How long does a Great Dane Cane Corso Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).

Is a Great Dane Cane Corso 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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Great Dane Cane Corso Mix

A Great Dane Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Cane Corso. Most grow into giant dogs of 100–140 lb and live 8–11 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, 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.

Weight100–140 lbcan be 88–175 lb

Height26–30 inat the shoulder

Lifespan8–11 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Cane Corso Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix100–140 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

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

Height runs 26–30 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane 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

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

Grooming

Very low

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

Temperament

The Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. 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.

Great Dane vs Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	110–175 lb	100–140 lb	88–110 lb
Height	28–32 in	26–30 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	8–11 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Working

Questions about the Great Dane Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Great Dane Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 100–140 pounds and 26–30 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 88–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 8–11 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Great Dane 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 Great Dane Cane Corso Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Great Dane mixes

Other Cane Corso mixes

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