How long does a Lab Cane Corso Mix live?

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

Is a Lab 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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Lab Cane Corso Mix

A Lab Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Cane Corso. Most grow into large dogs of 70–95 lb and live 10–12 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, 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.

Weight70–95 lbcan be 55–110 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Cane Corso Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix70–95 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso.

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

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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. 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.

Lab vs Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	55–80 lb	70–95 lb	88–110 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	22–26 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–12 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	high	low to high	low
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Lab Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 70–95 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–110 pounds.
How long does a Lab Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Lab Cane Corso 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 Lab 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 Lab mixes

Other Cane Corso mixes

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