The Cane Corso breed is a mastiff-type dog breed from Italy. Breed standards vary among organizations.
The Cane Corso's Behavior
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Recommended for: pet, guarding dog, working
The Cane Corso dog breed is greatly influenced by its breeding. It will be aggressive with strangers unless Canes Corso are trained and socialized from a young age. Proper training must be stressed for them. They never fall back from a fight.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Cane Corso's Physical Characteristics
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Here are some of the characteristics of the Cane Corso breed as determined by the Cane Corso Association of America's published breed standard.
- Size: males 25 1/2 - 26 1/2 inches; females 24 1/2 - 25 1/2 inches
- Coat: short, not smooth, vitreous texture, shiny, stiff, very dense
- Color: black, plumb-grey, slate, light grey, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn, tubby
- Eyes: medium size, well spaced, dark for black muzzles, light brown for gray muzzles
- Ears: mid-size, short-haired, triangular shape, pointed apex
- Muzzle: length is 30-40% of head length
- Nose: voluminous, flat on top, wide nostrils, black or dark grey
- Tail:
The Cane Corso's Origins and History
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Country/Region of Origin: Italy
Original purpose: guarding, herding
Name: Also known as Cane de Macellaio, Italian Mastiff, and Sicilian Branchiero
Historical notes: Cane Corso dogs were recreated by Sicilian breeders in the 16th Century to revive the extinct herding dog called Cane di Macellaio. They were used for herding droves but might have been used for dog fighting too.