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Cane Corso Italiano
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Cane Corso Italiano
(Cane di Macellaio) (Sicilian Branchiero)
(Italian Mastiff)
Italian Champion Duce
Photo Courtesy of BURGWALD KENNEL, Since 1995
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Description |
The Cane Corso Italiano is a medium-big
size dog, strongly built but elegant, with powerful and long muscles, very
distinguished, he expresses strength, agility and endurance. The general
conformation is that of a mesomorphic animal whose body is longer than the
height at the withers, harmonious as regards the form and disharmonious as
regards the profile. The Muzzle is very broad and deep. The width of the
muzzle must be almost equal to its length which reaches 3.4/10 of the total
length of the head. Its depth is more than 50% the length of the muzzle. Due to
the parallels of the muzzle sides and to the fullness and the width of the whole
jaw, the anterior face of the muzzle is flat and square. The nasal bridge has a
rectilinear profile and it is rather flat. The lower side profile of the muzzle
is determined by the upper lips, the suborbital region shows a very slight
chisel. The stop is very marked because of the very developed and bulging
frontal sinuses and because of the prominent superciliary arches. The
neck is slightly arched. The neck shape is of oval section, strong, very
muscular. The body is compact, strong and very muscular. The skin is rather
thick. The neck is practically without dewlap. The head mustn't have wrinkles.
The pigment of the mucous membranes is black. The pigment of the soles and the
nails must be dark. The coat is short hair but not smooth, with vitreous
texture, shiny, adherent, stiff, very dense, with a light layer that becomes
thicker in winter (but never crops up on the covering hair). Its average length
is approx. 2/2,5 cm. On the withers, the rump, the back margin of the thighs and
on the tail it reaches approx. 3 cm without creating fringes. On the muzzle the
hair is very short, smooth, adherent and is not more than 1/1,5 cm. Color -
Black, plumb-gray, slate, light gray, blue/gray, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn and tubby
(very well marked stripes on different shades of fawn and gray). In the fawny
and tubby subjects there is a black or gray mask only on the muzzle and
shouldn't go beyond the eye line. A small white patch on the chest, on the feet
tips and on the nose bridge is accepted. |
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Temperament |
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 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. The Cane Corso requires
an experienced owner. It can be aggressive with strangers and other dogs. It
should be carefully socialized when it is a pup. It is highly recommended that
these dogs become fully obedience trained. When fully trained, the Cane Corso
makes an amenable companion. Suspicious of strangers, but wonderful with the
family. It will usually 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. |
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Height, Weight |
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.) |
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Health Problems |
This is a robust dog, with typical bone and joint
problems of the giant breeds. |
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Living Conditions |
The Cane Corso will do okay in an apartment if it
gets enough exercise. They will be content to live outdoors provided they have
adequate shelter. |
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Exercise |
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 Expectancy |
About 10-11 years. |
| Grooming |
The Cane Corso does not require much grooming.
Occasionally comb and brush to remove dead hair. This breed is a light shedder. |
| Origin |
The 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". |
Group |
Mastiff |
| Recognition |
FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Cane Corso Italiano Puppy
Photo Courtesy of BURGWALD KENNEL, Since 1995
Photo Courtesy of Stormy Winns Kennel
Barone, the Cane Corso Puppy at 5 weeks
Barone, the Cane Corso Puppy at 12 weeks
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