Rottweiler vs Presa Canario vs Cane Corso vs Bull Mastiff: How to choose?
I am trying to figure out why a person would choose one of the breeds above over the others. Any way I look at it the Rottweiler looks like the better option for about any task I can think of - smarter and more energetic than the other breeds yet just as big and protective as any of them.
And still people choose the other breeds sometimes, they are nowhere near going extinct.
What am I missing here? What are the advantages of the other breeds?
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That's like saying "I don't like brunettes. Why aren't they extinct yet?"
People have different tastes and prefer different looks in dogs.
All these dogs originate from different regions and are traditionally used in those regions
All of them declined in numbers quite drastically until they found a new field of application in wars or police service
There are enthusiasts trying to maintain a healthy population
The different temperaments of these dogs makes some more appropriate for certain tasks than others
Rottweiler:
Originates from Germany
Used for herding and driving cattle and as police dogs
Some growers have found that Rottweilers are especially suited to move stubborn stock that simply ignore Border Collies, Kelpies, and others. Rottweilers use their bodies to physically force the stubborn animal to do its bidding if necessary.
Good natured and placid temperament, very devoted, obedient and eager to work, but high need to control
Presa Canario:
Originates from the Canary Islands
Used as watch dog, for protecting the herds (as opposed to herding), dog fighting, hunting wild boars (catch dog) and even as war dogs
More agile than the other dog breeds in this list
Requires early socialization and obedience training and can be aggressive toward other dogs and strangers, although they tend to display their agressiveness rather that act on it and bite
Cane Corso
Originates from Italy and Sicily
Used as guard dog for herds and families
Very affectionate and protective towards owners, loving with children and family, and easily trained
Extremely protective, which might manifest in agressiveness towards strangers
Bull Mastiff
Originates from England
Used as guard dog for people (as opposed to homes and herds), hound and police dog
Signales danger silently (frowning) and is therefore not suited to protect herds from wild animals or strangers
Training and socialization is of high importance, as the breed can be independent
Very calm and self-confident, even in hectic situations or when provoced
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