How long does a Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix

A Pit Bull Cane Corso mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Cane Corso. Most grow into large dogs of 65–90 lb and live 10–14 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight65–90 lbcan be 40–110 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix65–90 lb

Cane Corso88–110 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 23.5–27.5 in for the Cane Corso.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Cane Corso vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix	Cane Corso
Weight	40–70 lb	65–90 lb	88–110 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–23 in	23.5–27.5 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–14 yr	9–12 yr
Shedding	low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix get?: Most grow to 65–90 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–110 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Cane Corso (9–12 years).
Does a Pit Bull Cane Corso Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Cane Corso mixes

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