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	Great Dane	Cane Corso
General information
Origin	Germany	Italy
FCI group	2	2
Build	Giant	Giant
Height at the withers	70–85 cm	60–68 cm
Weight	45–70 kg	40–50 kg
Coat	Short, smooth and shiny	Short, dense
Life expectancy	8–10 years	10–12 years
Average price	€1,000 – €1,500	€1,000 – €1,500
Monthly budget	≈ €221	≈ €221
Compatibility
Families and children	Very good	Very good
Daily exercise needs	Moderate	High
Apartment living	Good	Fair
First-time owners	Limited	Limited
Other pets	Good	Very good
Tolerance of being alone	Limited	Fair
Guarding instinct	Excellent	Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
	Low risk of running away Good health Not very obedient High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior Barks a lot High-maintenance coat Sheds a lot Drools a lot	Obedient Low risk of running away Robust health Easy to care for Rarely drools High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior Barks a lot Sheds a lot

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