Cane Corso Lookalikes: 13 Breeds You Need to Know!

1) Presa Canario
Lets start with two spanish breeds. The first one is the Presa Canario, which is a robust dog from Canary Islands. It share similar color, body type, head shape and basically all the aspects of its appearance are very similar to Cane Corso. Known for its protective nature, this breed has a confident demeanor and a reputation as an excellent guardian, much like the Cane Corso.

​2) Villano de Las Encartaciones
A lesser known spanish breed, but equally formidable is Villano de Las Encartaciones. It is a working dog from the Basque Country. With its powerful build and courageous attitude, this breed has an appearance and temperament that rivals that of the Cane Corso.

3) Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff, just like the Cane Corso, is an Italian breed and it is actually believed that they share common ancestry. tracing back to ancient Roman molossers, specifically the Roman war dogs, which were used for guarding, hunting, and in warfare. Even though these two breeds are still quite similar, over time some major differences emerged. While the Cane Corso retained its function as a versatile working dog, the Neapolitan Mastiff became more specialized in guarding and defense due to its bulkier build. Not only that the Neo is bigger and bulkier, but it is also much more wrinkled.

4) Rottweiler
I guess everyone expected the Rottweiler on this list. I would personally say that the three previous dogs looks much more like Cane Corso, but there are definitely some similarities between the Cane Corso and Rottweilers as well. The Rottweiler is a strong and athletic dog with a commanding presence. Its muscular frame and natural guarding instincts make it one of the most recognizable breeds, sharing the Cane Corso’s power and imposing appearance

5) Alano Español
The Alano Español is a breed that exudes strength and agility, traditionally used for hunting and guarding. With its broad chest and strong build, this Spanish breed has a look that is often compared to the Cane Corso.

6) Dogo Sardo
The Dogo Sardo is one of the rarest breeds on this list, but just like each breed here, it does look quite similar to Cane Corso with its mastiff appearance, great size and similar color. The Dogo Sardo is a dog breed from Sardinia and much like the Cane Corso it has protective nature and it is excellent guardian.

7) Boerboel
The Boerboel, a South African mastiff, is renowned for its protective instincts and large, muscular frame. Bred to guard homesteads, this breed shares the Cane Corso’s ability to be both a fierce protector and a gentle companion.

8) Bullmastiff
If i mentioned the Boerboel, i just must mention the Bullmastiff as well. These two breeds are extremely similar together and both are pretty similar to Cane Corso as well. The Bullmastiff is a large, powerful dog bred for guarding estates

9) Serbian Defense Dog
Lets go back to some lesser known breeds! This time to the Serbian Defense Dog, which was developed for guarding and protection. Its large size, muscular build, and fierce loyalty make it a breed that resembles the Cane Corso in both appearance and function.

10) Tosa Inu
The Tosa Inu, a Japanese breed, is known for its strength, endurance, and calm demeanor. Its imposing size and serious expression are similar to the Cane Corso, making it a breed that commands respect wherever it goes.

11) Cimarron Uruguayo
The Cimarron Uruguayo, native to Uruguay, is a hardy and resilient breed known for its bravery and toughness. Its muscular build and strong jawline give it a Cane Corso-like appearance, and it’s equally reliable as a protector.

12) Great Dane
While taller and more elegant, the Great Dane shares the Cane Corso’s commanding presence. Known as the "gentle giant," this breed may have a more refined look, but its size and strength are unmatched. Initially, I wasn’t sure about including the Great Dane on this list, as their overall appearance is quite different. However, many people tend to confuse the two breeds, especially those unfamiliar with dog breeds, so I decided to feature the Great Dane as well.

13) Dogo Argentino
Last but not least dog on this list is the Dogo Argentino. While it does not share the color with the Cane Corso, they are very muscular, they have kind of similar head and they are just as good protectors as Cane Corso, so i believe they deserve a spot in this video as well!

And there you have it—13 incredible dog breeds that share the same majestic, powerful look as the Cane Corso. Whether you're searching for a loyal protector with a Cane Corso-like appearance or you're simply fascinated by these stunning dogs, I hope this video helped you discover some new favorites.