Scottish Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Cane Corso has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Scottish Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Cane Corso is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Alert
Quick
Playful
Selfish

Cheerful
Loyal
Social
Courageous
Quiet

Scottish Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Cane Corsos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Scottish Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Cane Corso if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Scotland

Italy

skye, cairn, west highland white terriers

roman molassian

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club

1800s

unknown

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Working (AKC:2010)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brindle

Black
Gray
Red
Fawn

Scottish Terriers have medium-length coats.

Cane Corsos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

A Scottish Terrier can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cane Corso can have a litter of 10-11 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Scottish Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cane Corsos may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Von Willebrand's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Bloat

Scottie Cramp
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Bone And Joint Problems

Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination

Elbow
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Scottish Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Cane Corso drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Fetch

Catch, Walking, Sniffing, Walk, Dog Parks, Hike, Run, Fetch, Play time, Trick, Play keep away, Bubbles, Ball, Swim, Snuggle, Swimming, Hide & Seek, Running, Playing, Sleeping, Go to Park, Exercise

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cane Corso, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scottish Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Cane Corsos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Scottish Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Cane Corso is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Scottish Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Cane Corso should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 19-22 pound (9 - 10 kg) Scottish Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 99-110 pound (45 - 50 kg) Cane Corso feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Scottish Terrier is somewhere $1.20 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Cane Corso is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cane Corso is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Scottish Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Cane Corsos are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Cane Corsos have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Scottish Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Cane Corsos can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Scottish Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cane Corsos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Scottish Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Cane Corsos are not cat friendly.

Scottish Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Cane Corsos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Scottish Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cane Corsos are not very stranger friendly.

Scottish Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Cane Corsos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.