Hi! I'm not sure I can express my thoughts about this in english, but I'll try.. Since I'm not very familiar with the American Cane I can't see the differences or similarities, but I can tell you about the Corsos I have. [list]Temperament[/list:u] My CC:s are very loyal to our family, but not at all aloof with strangers (except one of our 4 months old females). Their guarding insticts are well developed and I can be sure there's something outside our land whenever they bark and growl. Overall easygoing familymembers, who rest when nothing happens and are very energic in the forrest or whereever we go. [list]Working ability[/list:u] I haven't trained them to something in particular, but it doesn't matter what you tell them to do, they will do their best and a little more to please you. [list]Size and Structure[/list:u] Well all my CC:s have been within the FCI-standard, eg not over 70 cm in height and not more than 50 kg in weight. Best regards, Suedicca's Kennel in Sweden