How long does a Border Collie Cane Corso Mix live?

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

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Cane Corso Mix

A Border Collie Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Cane Corso. Most grow into large dogs of 60–80 lb and live 10–14 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.

Weight60–80 lbcan be 30–110 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Border Collie Cane Corso Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix60–80 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Border Collie 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 18–22 in for the Border Collie 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

Very 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 Border Collie rates very high and the Cane Corso moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to moderate

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

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	30–55 lb	60–80 lb	88–110 lb
Height	18–22 in	21–25 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	10–14 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the Border Collie Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Border Collie Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 60–80 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–110 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

Other Cane Corso mixes

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