How long does a Cane Corso Akita Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Cane Corso (9–12 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).

Is a Cane Corso Akita 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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Cane Corso Akita Mix

A Cane Corso Akita mix is a cross between a Cane Corso and a Akita. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–120 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, 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.

Weight80–120 lbcan be 70–130 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Cane Corso Akita Mix get?

Cane Corso88–110 lb

The mix80–120 lb

Akita70–130 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso and 24–28 in for the Akita.

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

Grooming

Very low to high

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

Temperament

The Cane Corso is usually described as affectionate, intelligent, majestic. The Akita as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Cane Corso vs Akita vs the mix

Trait	Cane Corso	Cane Corso Akita Mix	Akita
Weight	88–110 lb	80–120 lb	70–130 lb
Height	23.5–27.5 in	24–28 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	9–12 yr	10–12 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Cane Corso Akita Mix

How big does a Cane Corso Akita Mix get?: Most grow to 80–120 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 70–130 pounds.
How long does a Cane Corso Akita Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Cane Corso (9–12 years) and the Akita (10–13 years).
Does a Cane Corso Akita 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 Cane Corso Akita 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 Cane Corso mixes

Other Akita mixes

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