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- Cane Corso Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
- Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
- Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- The Similarities Between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- Price of Cane Corso versus Price of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Health Problems of Cane Corso versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog
- How Kid-friendly are Cane Corsos and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Wanderlust Potential: Cane Corso vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
- Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Do Cane Corsos shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Do Cane Corsos Bark and Howl? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Are Cane Corsos good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
- Which one drools more, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Is the Cane Corso Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Does the Cane Corso Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cane Corso
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Cane Corso Versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Cane Corso and for the Estrela Mountain Dog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog
Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Overview
Both the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog are similar in size. The Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Cane Corso belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Estrela Mountain Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Cane Corso to the Estrela Mountain Dog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Cane Corso | Estrela Mountain Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the | 24 to 30 inches |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 11 to 15 years |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 90 to 120 pounds | 75 to 130 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $2020 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2500 | $2000 – $2000 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cane Corso in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Estrela Mountain Dog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Cane Corso is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Estrela Mountain Dog is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Estrela Mountain Dog is a better pet than the Cane Corso. So, you should get the Estrela Mountain Dog!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog
Below is a list of where the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog
The Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Cane Corsos weigh 90 to 120 pounds when fully grown. Cane Corsos are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.
On the other hand, Estrela Mountain Dogs weigh 75 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Estrela Mountain Dogs are 24 to 30 inches when fully grown.
Price of Cane Corso versus Price of Estrela Mountain Dog
The average price of the Cane Corso puppy is $2020. The price of the Cane Corso typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Cane Corso can be as low as $200 and as high as $7000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 751 Cane Corso puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Estrela Mountain Dog puppy is $2000. The price of the Estrela Mountain Dog typically ranges from $2000 – $2000. However, the price of a Estrela Mountain Dog can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Estrela Mountain Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Cane Corso is more expensive than the Estrela Mountain Dog.
| Cane Corso | Estrela Mountain Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2020 | $2000 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2500 | $2000 to $2000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Cane Corso and Estrela Mountain Dog. For different price points, the charts show how many Cane Corso puppies or how many Estrela Mountain Dog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Cane Corsos. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Estrela Mountain Dogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Cane Corso puppy or the Estrela Mountain Dog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Health Problems of Cane Corso versus Health Problems of Estrela Mountain Dog
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Cane Corso is prone to more genetic health problems than the Estrela Mountain Dog.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cane Corso than for the Estrela Mountain Dog.
7 health tests are recommended for Cane Corso while 4 tests are recommended for the Estrela Mountain Dog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cane Corsos and in Estrela Mountain Dogs.
Cane Corso Health Problems
Cane Corsos are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cane Corso puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Cane Corso puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cane Corso breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cane Corsos for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cane Corsos here.
Estrela Mountain Dog Health Problems
Estrela Mountain Dogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Estrela Mountain Dog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Estrela Mountain Dog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Estrela Mountain Dog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Estrela Mountain Dogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Estrela Mountain Dogs here.
Is the Cane Corso Better for Apartment Owners than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Cane Corsos do not adapt well to apartment living.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Cane Corsos are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are OK for new dog owners.
Tolerates Being Alone: Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog
Cane Corsos do not like to be left alone.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can be left alone only for a short time.
How Kid-friendly are Cane Corsos and Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Cane Corsos do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Wanderlust Potential: Cane Corso vs. Estrela Mountain Dog
Cane Corsos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Estrela Mountain Dogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Cane Corsos can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Cane Corsos get along fairly well with other dogs.
Estrela Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Do Cane Corsos shed more than Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Cane Corsos shed moderately.
Estrela Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Do Cane Corsos Bark and Howl? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Cane Corsos bark and howl, but not very much.
Estrela Mountain Dogs bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Estrela Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Cane Corsos can tolerate hot weather.
Estrela Mountain Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Are Cane Corsos good family dogs? What about Estrela Mountain Dogs?
Cane Corsos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Which one drools more, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog
Cane Corsos have a very high tendency to drool.
Estrela Mountain Dogs drool moderately.
Is the Cane Corso Easier to Train than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Cane Corsos are very easy to train.
Estrela Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Cane Corso or the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Cane Corsos are very easy to groom.
Estrela Mountain Dogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Cane Corso Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Estrela Mountain Dog?
Cane Corsos have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Estrela Mountain Dogs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cane Corso
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cane Corso that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cane Corso:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Estrela Mountain Dog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Estrela Mountain Dog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Cane Corso and how the Estrela Mountain Dog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cane Corso and of the Estrela Mountain Dog to other breeds:
Cane Corso Versus Other Dog Breeds
Cane Corso versus Manchester Terrier Cane Corso versus Akbash Cane Corso versus Standard Poodle Cane Corso versus Dogo Argentino Cane Corso versus Valley Bulldog Cane Corso versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Cane Corso versus Afador Cane Corso versus Shiranian Cane Corso versus American Eskimo Dog Cane Corso versus Braque du Bourbonnais
Estrela Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Estrela Mountain Dog versus Akbash Estrela Mountain Dog versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Estrela Mountain Dog versus Bordoodle Estrela Mountain Dog versus Redbone Coonhound Estrela Mountain Dog versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Estrela Mountain Dog versus Lagotto Romagnolo Estrela Mountain Dog versus Afador Estrela Mountain Dog versus Chinese Shar-Pei Estrela Mountain Dog versus Doberman Pinscher Estrela Mountain Dog versus Cockapoo
Conclusion: Cane Corso versus Estrela Mountain Dog. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Cane Corso and the Estrela Mountain Dog better suits you and your family.