What is the difference between a cane corso and a bull mastiff?

Answer 1

While I'm no authority on either breed, I have become somewhat familiar with each. My son just purchased a 2 yr old South African Boerboel and I am currently seeking a Cane Corso. The Boerboel is also known as a South African Mastiff while the Corso is an Italian mastiff. Both breeds are large dogs with the Boerboel being the larger of the two. Both are reputed as being excellent guards, and loyal family pets for those who are dominant enough to establish themselves as the pack leader. I am heeding the advice offered by many on the intrenet, carefully researching as much information as I can, and visiting as many breeders possible. These dogs must be of the best temperment for they are a very powerful breed. I have raised several Rottwielers but typically both the Boerboel and the Cane Corso physically dwarf the Rottie. If you are not accustom to handling large Dog Breeds it is advised that you start with another breed. If you are insistant on starting with either of these two breeds then I would highly recommend that you start with a puppy that is submissive. Unless you intend to use the dog for what it was breed to do (WORK), a submissive speciment should serve you well since their physical presence is more than enough to deter any suspicious callers. I hope that this helps and good luck however you decide!

Answer 2

The boerboel and bull mastiff seem a lot alike but they have very different heritage. The boerboel has quite a few more breeds in its makeup than the bullmastiff. Some basic differences are that the Boerboel tends to be a bit larger than the bullmastiff. Both are muscular, but a male boerboel can reach 200 lbs, and aren't much taller. Most don't reach that weight, but it's not uncommon for them to weigh in at over 160 lbs. At that weight they are surprisingly agile. Bull mastiffs tend to be closer to the 120lb to 150lb range. Bull mastiffs also tend to have more of a "smashed" face look to them.

As far as temperament Boerboels are probably a little more of a dominant breed than the Bull mastiff and is probably a little more territorial, but both are great guard dogs for families. These are just a few of the differences.