How long does a Cane Corso Pug Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Cane Corso (9–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).

Is a Cane Corso Pug Mix easy to train?

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

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Cane Corso Pug Mix

A Cane Corso Pug mix is a cross between a Cane Corso and a Pug. Most grow into large dogs of 50–65 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight50–65 lbcan be 14–110 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Cane Corso Pug Mix get?

Cane Corso88–110 lb

The mix50–65 lb

Pug14–18 lb

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

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso and 10–13 in for the Pug. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low to high

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

The Cane Corso rates moderate and the Pug moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Cane Corso is usually described as affectionate, intelligent, majestic. The Pug as charming, mischievous, loving. 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 Pug vs the mix

Trait	Cane Corso	Cane Corso Pug Mix	Pug
Weight	88–110 lb	50–65 lb	14–18 lb
Height	23.5–27.5 in	17–20 in	10–13 in
Lifespan	9–12 yr	11–14 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	low	low to high	high
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Cane Corso Pug Mix

How big does a Cane Corso Pug Mix get?: Most grow to 50–65 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 14–110 pounds.
How long does a Cane Corso Pug Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Cane Corso (9–12 years) and the Pug (13–15 years).
Does a Cane Corso Pug Mix shed?: Shedding is low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Cane Corso Pug Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Cane Corso mixes

Other Pug mixes

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