How long does a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).

Is a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix

A Australian Shepherd Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Australian Shepherd and a Cane Corso. Most grow into large dogs of 65–90 lb and live 10–14 years.

Australian Shepherd, a purebred dog — Australian ShepherdPhoto: Christoph Aeschlimann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Cane Corso, a purebred dog — Cane CorsoPhoto: Topmoretta, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight65–90 lbcan be 40–110 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix get?

Australian Shepherd40–65 lb

The mix65–90 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 21–25 inches at the shoulder, against 18–23 in for the Australian Shepherd and 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Australian Shepherd rates very high and the Cane Corso moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Australian Shepherd is usually described as smart, work-oriented, exuberant. The Cane Corso as affectionate, intelligent, majestic. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Australian Shepherd vs Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	40–65 lb	65–90 lb	88–110 lb
Height	18–23 in	21–25 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–14 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 65–90 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–110 pounds.
How long does a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Australian Shepherd (12–15 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Australian Shepherd Cane Corso Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Australian Shepherd mixes

Other Cane Corso mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.