| Akita | Cane Corso | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10-14 years | 9-12 years |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Weight | 70-130 lb | 84-110 lb |
| Energy | Moderate | High |
| Grooming | High | Low |
| Shedding | High | Moderate |
| With kids | Not ideal for young kids | With supervision |
The AKC's own breed standard warns that Akitas 'may be intolerant of other dogs, particularly of the same sex' — that's not a rare temperament quirk, it's written into the official standard, and it's a major reason the breed is refused or surcharged by roughly 4 in 5 home-insurance breed-restriction lists.
This is a serious guardian breed bred for bite work, not a family pet that happens to be big — Cane Corsos need early, extensive socialization and an experienced, confident handler, and without it their natural wariness of strangers can become a real liability; several insurers and some jurisdictions already restrict or exclude the breed.
Akita ·
Cane Corso
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.