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WORKING DOGS

St. Miguel Cattle Dog Cane Corso

HEIGHT 19–24in (48–60cm) Gray brindle HEIGHT 24–27in (60–68cm) Gray May have
WEIGHT 44–77lb (20–35kg) WEIGHT 88–110lb (40–50kg) Stag-red white markings.
LIFE SPAN About 15 years LIFE SPAN 10–11 years Brindle

Also known as the Azores Cattle Dog, this robust cattle herder Descended from Roman fighting dogs, the Cane Corso is now
and guard dog originally came from the Azorean island of São used mainly for guarding and tracking. More graceful in build than
Miguel. The breed is quiet and obedient with a trusted owner but many types of mastiff, this is nonetheless an extremely strong and
needs careful handling where children or strangers are concerned. robust breed. It can make a good house dog, but experienced
and responsible ownership is essential.
Short, Typical mastiff-
smooth coat Thick, slightly shaped head
Wide mouth curved, high-set tail
with powerful Short,
jaws Black glossy coat
Loose-hanging
flews

White markings
on chest Fawn brindle
Dark muzzle Fawn
Triangular
drop ears

Powerful body

Oval feet
PUPPY

Dogue De Bordeaux

HEIGHT 23–27in (58–68cm)
WEIGHT 99–110lb (45–50kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years

This old French breed was once used for hunting and fighting.
The Dogue de Bordeaux’s instincts make it a natural guard dog Muscular,
but, lacking aggression, it is easier to train and socialize than Short, fine-haired, loose-skinned neck
soft coat
some mastiff types. Experienced handling is still necessary, Fawn
however, if this powerful and
Head furrowed
athletic dog is to fit with wrinkles
comfortably into
Brown nose
a family home.
Thick tail
carried low
at rest
Dewlap from
throat to chest

Heavily
muscled legs

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