Loving
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Dominant
Strong
Trainable
Fearless

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

United States

United States

Neapolitan Mastiff and Olde English Bulldogge

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

2000s

2000

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Red
Brindle
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Italian Bulldogges have short coats.

Corteses are known for their coat length.

An Italian Bulldogge can have a litter of 6-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cortese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Corteses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Italian Bulldogges typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Cortese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Ectropion
Cherry Eye
Skin Fold Dermatitis

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Italian Bulldogge has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Cortese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Corteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Bulldogge, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Bulldogges usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Corteses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian Bulldogge has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-150 pound (54 - 68 kg) Italian Bulldogge feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Bulldogge is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Bulldogge is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Italian Bulldogge is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Corteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Italian Bulldogges are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Corteses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Italian Bulldogges are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Corteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Italian Bulldogges are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Corteses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Italian Bulldogges are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Corteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Italian Bulldogges are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Corteses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Italian Bulldogges may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Corteses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.