Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Cane Corso Versus Harrier: Introduction
- Cane Corso versus Harrier: Overview
- Cane Corso versus Harrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cane Corso and the Harrier
- The Similarities Between the Cane Corso and the Harrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Cane Corso versus Harrier
- Lifespan of Cane Corso versus Harrier
- Adopting the Cane Corso versus Adopting the Harrier
- The Popularity of Cane Corso versus Popularity of Harrier
- Health Problems of Cane Corso versus Health Problems of Harrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Cane Corso versus Harrier
- Do Cane Corsos shed more than Harriers?
- Which one drools more, the Cane Corso or the Harrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Cane Corso or the Harrier?
- Does the Cane Corso Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Harrier?
- Do Cane Corsos Bark and Howl? What about Harriers?
- Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Cane Corso vs. Harrier
- Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cane Corso or the Harrier?
- Are Cane Corsos good family dogs? What about Harriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Cane Corsos and Harriers?
- Is the Cane Corso Easier to Train than the Harrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cane Corso
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Harrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Cane Corso versus Harrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Cane Corso Versus Harrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cane Corso and the Harrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Cane Corso and the Harrier 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 Harrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cane Corso and the Harrier 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 Harrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Cane Corso and the Harrier.
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 Harrier.
Cane Corso versus Harrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Cane Corso and the Harrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cane Corso is a large-sized dog while the Harrier is a medium-sized dog.
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 Harrier belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Cane Corso versus Harrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Cane Corso to the Harrier 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.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Cane Corso and the Harrier
| Factor | Cane Corso | Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Weight | 90 to 120 pounds | 45 to 60 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2020 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2500 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 37 | 183 |
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 Harrier. 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 the Cane Corso is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Harrier is 81 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Harrier is a better pet than the Cane Corso. So, you should get the Harrier!
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 Harrier 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 Harrier
Below is a list of where the Cane Corso and the Harrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Cane Corso and the Harrier
The Cane Corso and the Harrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cane Corso and the Harrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Cane Corso versus Harrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cane Corso and the Harrier.
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, Harriers weigh 45 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Harriers are 19 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Cane Corso versus Harrier
The lifespan of Cane Corsos is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Cane Corsos is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Harriers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Harriers is 11.0 years.
Adopting the Cane Corso versus Adopting the Harrier
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Cane Corsos and many Harriers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Cane Corso named Creed that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Cane Corsos like Creed on pefinder.com.
Also, like Cane Corsos, Harriers are also available for adoption. For example, Pilot is a Male Harrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Harriers like Pilot that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Ares is the name of another Cane Corso (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Bailey is an adorable Male Harrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Cane Corsos and Harriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Cane Corso versus Popularity of Harrier
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Cane Corso and the Harrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Cane Corso is more popular with dog owners than the Harrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Cane Corso is 37 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Harrier is 183 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Cane Corso
Popularity of Harrier
| Year | Cane Corso Popularity Rank | Harrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 50 | 173 |
| 2014 | 48 | 181 |
| 2015 | 35 | 183 |
| 2016 | 40 | 186 |
| 2017 | 37 | 183 |
| 2018 | 32 | 189 |
| 2019 | 30 | 186 |
| 2020 | 25 | 190 |
Health Problems of Cane Corso versus Health Problems of Harrier
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Cane Corso and the Harrier 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 Harrier.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cane Corso than for the Harrier.
7 health tests are recommended for Cane Corso while 2 tests are recommended for the Harrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cane Corsos and in Harriers.
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.
Harrier Health Problems
Harriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Harrier 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 Harrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Harrier 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 Harriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Harriers here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Cane Corsos and Harriers
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Cane Corso Breed is Shoulder problems.
This is because the Cane Corso ranks 7 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 57 Cane Corsos, 1 of them had Shoulder problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Cane Corsos, and how common these diseases are in Cane Corsos relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Harrier Breed is Hips problems.
This is because the Harrier ranks 76 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 375 Harriers, 58 of them had Hips problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Harriers, and how common these diseases are in Harriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Cane Corso and in Harrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Cane Corso and the Harrier:
| Disease | Cane Corso Rank | Harrier Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder problems | 7 out of 22 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Hips problems | 17 out of 198 dog breeds | 76 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | 19 out of 144 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Advanced Cardiac problems | 24 out of 71 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Thyroid problems | 35 out of 115 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Patella problems | 93 out of 145 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Eyes problems | 156 out of 182 dog breeds | Not Common |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Cane Corso versus Harrier
Cane Corsos do not like to be left alone.
Harriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Cane Corsos shed more than Harriers?
Cane Corsos shed moderately.
Harriers shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Cane Corso or the Harrier
Cane Corsos have a very high tendency to drool.
Harriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Cane Corso or the Harrier?
Cane Corsos are very easy to groom.
Harriers are very easy to groom.
Does the Cane Corso Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Harrier?
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.
Harriers 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.
Do Cane Corsos Bark and Howl? What about Harriers?
Cane Corsos bark and howl, but not very much.
Harriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Harriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Cane Corsos can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Harriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Cane Corso vs. Harrier
Cane Corsos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Harriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Cane Corsos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Harriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Cane Corsos can tolerate hot weather.
Harriers can tolerate hot weather.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cane Corso or the Harrier?
Cane Corsos get along fairly well with other dogs.
Harriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Cane Corsos good family dogs? What about Harriers?
Cane Corsos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Harriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Cane Corsos and Harriers?
Cane Corsos do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Harriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Cane Corso Easier to Train than the Harrier?
Cane Corsos are very easy to train.
Harriers are not easy to train.
Is the Cane Corso Better for Apartment Owners than the Harrier?
Cane Corsos do not adapt well to apartment living.
Harriers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cane Corso or the Harrier?
Cane Corsos are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Harriers are OK for new dog owners.
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 Harrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Harrier 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 Harrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Cane Corso and how the Harrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cane Corso and of the Harrier to other breeds:
Cane Corso Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Harrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Harrier versus Kerry Blue Terrier Harrier versus Kooikerhondje Harrier versus Bedlington Terrier Harrier versus Japanese Spitz Harrier versus Brussels Griffon Harrier versus French Spaniel Harrier versus Airedale Terrier Harrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo Harrier versus Bouvier des Flandres Harrier versus French Bulldog Harrier versus Patterdale Terrier Harrier versus Skye Terrier Harrier versus Goldador Harrier versus Swedish Vallhund Harrier versus Great Pyrenees Harrier versus Frenchton Harrier versus Beaglier Harrier versus Border Collie Harrier versus Bluetick Coonhound Harrier versus Briard Harrier versus Spinone Italiano Harrier versus Maltese Harrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever Harrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo Harrier versus Affenhuahua
Conclusion: Cane Corso versus Harrier. 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 Harrier better suits you and your family.