Cane Corso Growth Chart

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The Cane Corso (also known as the Italian Mastiff) is a large, muscular dog that weighs over 100 pounds and stands 27.5 inches tall.

If you’ve just brought a new baby Cane Corso home, you may wonder, “How big will my dog get?” This breed grows fast, and knowing how big your Cane Corso gets can help you properly plan.

This article provides a detailed Cane Corso growth chart to help you know your dog’s height and weight during its different stages. We’ll also examine Cane Corso’s diet, crate size, and more.

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How Big Will a Cane Corso Dog Get?

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On average, a full-grown male Cane Corso weighs around 99 to 110 pounds (45 to 50 kg). In terms of height, male Cane Corsos will stand at 25 to 27.5 inches (64 to 70 cm).

A full-grown female Cane Corso weighs around 85 to 99 pounds (37 to 45 kg). They can reach a height of 23.6 to 26 inches (60 to 66 cm).

Remember that your male or female Cane Corso may be slightly smaller or bigger than these estimates due to feeding, environment, and the Cane Corso’s genes.

However, if your dog grows significantly heavier or lighter than the average weight, contact your veterinarian to ensure your dog grows at a healthy rate.

With such weight and size, you can rest assured of raising a true giant at home. And unlike smaller breeds that can adapt to smaller spaces, a Cane Corso requires enough space at home.

It’s advisable to raise a Cane Corso in a home with a fenced yard so it can have enough space to move around.

You can estimate how big your Cane Corso will get in several ways.

Genetics, diet, and exercise play a significant role in determining how big your dog gets.

The first thing you want to consider before bringing a new Cane Corso puppy home is its parents. Your Cane Corso breeder should take you through the history of your puppy’s parents.

If the puppy comes from healthy, large, and masculine parents, you can rest assured your baby Cane Corso will grow big. A reputable breeder should provide you with an ICCF Cane Corso that’s easy to train and socialize without much trouble.

Feeding your Cane Corso a proper diet and the right amount will also determine how big he becomes. As a dog that grows fast, you should be ready to feed it more than you do other smaller breeds.

Cane Corso is a working dog. It needs to remain active daily. If you’re not ready to take your Cane Corso out for exercise, you should probably consider bringing a different breed home. Through vigorous exercise, Cane Corso dogs grow muscular and powerful.

Lastly, you can estimate how big your puppy Cane Corso will get by looking at its paws. Your pup will grow bigger if the paws appear disproportionate to its legs and body.

So, how big should you expect your full-grown male or female Cane Corso to be?

An ideal way to keep track of your pup’s weight and size during its different stages is by checking the Cane Corso Growth Chart. Below is a detailed growth chart for Cane Corso.

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Cane Corso’s weight and height make it an assertive dog that most first-time owners may find difficult to handle. However, you can use the Cane Corso growth chart to know what to expect at each stage.

The chart helps Cane Corso’s owners determine the training and socialization the dog needs from a young age to adolescence.

These charts help you get a rough idea of the weight and size of your Cane Corso from one month to two years. So, how much do Cane Corsos weigh?

Cane Corso Weight Chart

	Male	Female
Age	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (kg)
1 month	20 – 28	9 – 13	16 – 25	7 – 11
2 months	30 – 36	14 – 16	26 – 32	12 – 15
3 months	35 – 40	16 – 18	30 – 37	14 – 17
4 months	42 – 46	19 – 21	36 – 43	16 – 20
5 months	48 – 55	22 – 25	42 – 50	19 – 23
6 months	60 – 65	27 – 29	55 – 60	25 – 27
7 months	65 – 70	29 – 32	60 – 65	27 – 29
8 months	70 – 80	32 – 36	65 – 72	29 – 33
9 months	80 – 90	37 – 41	68 – 75	31 – 34
10 months	85 – 95	39 – 43	75 – 82	34 – 37
11 months	90 – 100	41 – 45	80 – 90	37 – 41
1 year	90 – 105	41 – 48	85 – 95	39 – 43
2 years	99 – 110	45 – 50	88 – 99	40 – 45

Cane Corso Height Chart

The following Cane Corso’s height numbers provide estimates from the floor to the dog’s highest point at its shoulders.

AGE (months)	HEIGHT (inches)	HEIGHT (cm)
2	12 – 15	30 – 38
3	14 – 17	36 – 43
4	16 – 20	41 – 51
5	21 – 22	53 – 56
12	23 – 26	58 – 66
24	23.5 – 27.5	60 – 70

How Big Should My Baby Cane Corso Be?

Cane Corso newborn puppies start with a similar weight, around 0.8 to 1.1 pounds (0.35 to 0.5 kg).

You’ll see a weight difference between the second and third months. Puppies grow around 2 to 4 pounds (1 to 2 kg) per week. This growth rate varies from puppy to puppy, depending on genetics and environment.

By week three, much growth is occurring, and you can easily tell the difference between a male and a female puppy.

Here’s what you should expect from your three and four-month-old Cane Corso:

3-Month-Old Cane Corso

Male Cane Corsos, at the age of three months, can weigh between 35 to 40 pounds (16 to 18 kg) and reach a height of 14 to 17 inches (36 to 43 cm). Females can weigh between 30 to 37 pounds (14 to 17 cm) and reach 14 to 16 inches.

4-Month-Old Cane Corso

A male Cane Corso, at the age of four months, can weigh between 42 to 46 pounds (19 to 21 kg) and reach a height of 16 to 20 inches (41 to 51 cm). Females can weigh between 36 to 43 pounds (16 to 20 kg) and reach a height of 16 to 19 inches (36 to 48 cm).

How Should I Feed My Cane Corso?

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For your dog to grow healthy and with the right weight, as per the Cane Corso weight chart, you should ensure you’re feeding it a healthy diet.

Follow the Cane Corso food chart to avoid guesswork when determining the schedule and amount to feed your dog.

Months	Cups Per Day	Frequency of Feeding Per Day
1 – 3	1 – 2 2/3	4 times
4 – 5	3 – 3 3/4	3 times
6 – 8	3 – 5 1/3	2 times
9 – 11	4 – 6	2 times
12 – 24	6 – 9	2 times

Feeding a Cane Corso raw diet allows for optimal growth. Whether you’re buying or making a DIY raw food for your dog, ensure the diet has the following:

Muscle meat such as gizzards, the heart, the tongue, trims, lunges, and green tripe.
Raw meaty bones such as animal heads, backs, necks, feet, frames, and wings
Organs such as liver, kidneys, pancreas, uterus, thymus, and brain.
Eggs
Cheese
Veggies
Seeds/nuts
Fruits

When Will My Cane Corso Reach Its Full Size?

Most Cane Corsos reach their full adult size at around one year, while others may require up to two years. At around one year, your Cane Corso has attained most of its expected height, and by its second birthday, your dog will only add a few inches.

The same applies to the weight of Cane Corsos. Your Cane Corso puppy will rapidly add more pounds in its first few months, but that changes after about one year.

Cane Corsos gain most of their weight by the first birthday. Expect your dog to continue adding more pounds, though relatively slowly, towards its second year.

If you’re raising a male and female Cane Corso puppy, you’ll notice that your female puppy will reach maturity faster than your male puppy.

You can look at your dog’s paws to tell if it’s still growing. Your Cane Corso has reached full adult size if its paws and legs are proportionate with body and legs.

How Should I Know if My Cane Corso Is at the Ideal Weight?

There’s no standard weight for Cane Corsos because each dog grows differently.

Your full-grown dog can be slightly heavier or lighter than the average size, which shouldn’t worry you. But by observing your dog, you can determine whether it’s at the ideal weight.

Inspect your dog’s waist and ribcage. Your dog should have a slight depression at its waist, and the ribcage should look obvious. If your dog’s hip bones are visible and have a noticeable inward curve from a bird’s eye view, your Cane Corso is underweight.

Your dog is overweight if your Cane Corso’s stomach appears swollen, with the whole body tapering to its head. Help your dog shed the extra weight through regular exercise and diet management.

You can use the Cane Corso food chart to ensure you’re feeding your dog correctly.

Then, view your dog from the side. Your Cane Corso should have an upward curve from its rib cage towards the hips. However, your dog is underweight if you see any bones or an abdomen that sits very high.

Lastly, inspect your dog’s spine and ribcage by running your hand across to feel the bones. If the knobs of its spine and the ribs are protruding or you can’t feel the cushioning of its skin as you run your hand, your Cane Corso is too thin.

If your dog is exceptionally underweight, take it to your vet or strictly follow the Cane Corso food chart. Your dog might be undergoing a health condition, or you might be underfeeding it.

What’s the Ideal Crate Size for Cane Corso?

When determining the crate size for your Cane Corso, measure the dog’s height when standing (from the floor to the top of its head).

Next, measure its length (from the tip of its nose to the base of your Cane Corso’s tail). Lastly, add 2 to 4 inches to the measurements you get to determine the ideal crate size for Cane Corso.

Generally, a Cane Corso’s crate size should be around 46 inches long. Cane Corsos have a full body length between 41.5 to 55 inches (105 to 140 cm).

How Should I Help My Cane Corso Reach Its Full Size?

If you’re a first-time owner of this breed, you may want to know how to raise your dog well. You can enable your Cane Corso to grow happier with proper care and attention.

Here’s what you can do to ensure your dog grows up well.

Provide the Right Diet

Your Cane Corso requires the right nutrients and amount from its early life. Your puppy will need a lot of vitamins, proteins, and minerals to help in muscle and bone growth. Use the Cane Corso food chart to help you determine how to feed your dog.

Regular Exercise

A Cane Corso is an active dog that needs regular exercise. It’s through feeding and exercise that your Cane Corso grows into a large, muscular dog.

Regular exercise will strengthen your dog’s bones and improve its posture.

Regular Vet Visits

Take your Cane Corso to your vet for regular check-ups to ensure early treatment for emerging health issues. The vet will assess your dog and recommend the right diet and exercise to ensure it grows healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a dog bigger than a Cane Corso?

The Boerboel is bigger than the Cane Corso.

What’s bigger, a Great Dane or a Cane Corso?

The Great Dane is bigger than the Cane Corso.

Are Cane Corsos bigger than pit bulls?

Cane Corsos are much bigger than pit bulls.