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- AKC group
Working
- Size
Large
- Height
61–71 cm (AKC)
- Weight
32–45 kg (FCI)
- Energy
High
- Energy notes
High. The AKC standard calls the Doberman energetic and built for great endurance and speed, and the FCI classes it as a working dog with a working trial.
- Trainability
Very high
- Coat
The coat is short, hard, thick and close-lying.
- Origin
Germany
- Temperament
The AKC standard sums up the Doberman's temperament as energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient, and tells judges to dismiss any dog that is shy or vicious. The FCI describes a friendly, calm dog, very devoted to its family, with medium temperament and alertness and good contact with its owner; it is easy to train, enjoys working, and should be self-confident and fearless.
- 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.
