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- AKC group
Working
- Size
Large
- Height
~58–64 cm
- Weight
~34–39 kg
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
Stamina for hauling rather than speed. AKC's standard asks for a gait that is "steady, balanced, tireless and totally efficient" and says the breed "is not intended as a racing sled dog.
- Trainability
Moderate
- Coat
A thick, coarse guard coat, "never long and soft," over a dense, oily, woolly undercoat one to two inches deep (AKC).
- Origin
United States (Alaska)
- Temperament
AKC and FCI use the same words: "The Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, friendly dog, not a 'one man' dog. He is a loyal, devoted companion, playful in invitation, but generally impressive by his dignity after maturity.
- AKC group
Working
- Size
Large
- Height
58–70 cm (FCI)
- Weight
40–50 kg (FCI)
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High. The FCI classes the Cane Corso as a versatile utility dog with a working trial and calls it extremely agile and responsive.
- Trainability
High
- Coat
The coat is short, stiff, shiny and dense, with a light undercoat that the AKC notes grows thicker in cold weather.
- Origin
Italy
- Temperament
The AKC standard describes the Cane Corso as an unequaled protector of its property and owners: intelligent and easily trained, noble and majestic, and docile and affectionate with its owner, loving with children and family. The FCI calls it a guardian of property, family and livestock, extremely agile and responsive, and disqualifies dogs that are aggressive or overly shy.
