Very loyal, willing to please and quiet around the
house. The Cane Corso is highly intelligent and very trainable. Active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection
dog. The Cane Corso Italiano is great with children in the
family. Docile and affectionate with the owner.
They are protective yet gentle. The Cane Corso has a very
stable temperament. It makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog. It will not
wonder from the home. They stick close to their masters. If necessary he becomes a terrible and brave protector of people,
house and property.The Cane Corso is not a fighting dog.
They were bred as powerful working dogs for hundreds of years. Therefore they
will not go out "looking" for a fight, but on the other hand they will not back
down from other dogs who try to dominate them. It should be carefully socialized when
it is a pup. It is highly recommended that these dogs become fully obedience trained. If a Cane Corso is fully trained,
with an owner who is firm, confident and consistent, setting rules the dog must
follow and placing clear limits to what he can and
cannot do, along with providing the proper daily mental and physical
exercise, the Cane Corso will be an
amenable companion. Learn what makes the canine animal tick and treat his breed
accordingly. Suspicious of strangers, but wonderful with the family. A well
balanced Corso will put up with strangers if the owners are present. When raised correctly, the dog should be submissive
to all members of the family. Corso ears were originally cropped to help them
ward off wolves while protecting livestock. Their ears are much more sensitive
than the rest of their bodies. Generally, they're practically impervious to pain
otherwise, so many Corso owners are often disappointed to find that electrical
"invisible fence" containment systems don't deter their dogs. Height: Males 24-27 inches (64-68 cm.) Females
23-25 inches (60-64 cm.) Weight: Males 99-110 pounds
(45-50 kg.) Females 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg.) This very athletic breed needs a
lot of regular exercise. They make excellent jogging companions, and if not
jogged daily, should be taken on at least one long, brisk daily
walk.Life
ExpectancyAbout 10-11
years.GroomingThe Cane Corso does not require
much grooming. Occasionally comb and brush to remove dead hair. This breed is a
light shedder.OriginThe Cane Corso Italiano is the
original Cane Corso breed. It originated in Italy. Its direct
ancestor is the "Canis Pugnax" (the old Roman Molossian) of which he is the
light version employed in the hunting of large wild animals and also as an
"auxiliary warrior" in battles. For years he has been a precious companion of
the Italic populations. Employed as property, cattle and personal guard dog and
used for hunting purposes too. In the past this breed was common all over Italy
as an ample iconography and historiography testify. In the recent past he has
found a excellent preservation area in Southern Italy, especially in Puglia,
Lucania and Sannio. His name derives from the Latin "Cohors" which means
"Guardian", "Protector". The Cane Corso was accepted into the AKC's
miscellaneous class in 2008.GroupMastiffRecognitionFCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, AKC,
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