The Cane Corso or Italian Mastiff is a large breed dog type moloso. Its origin is Roman and since ancient times it stands out for its majestic appearance and intelligence. This breed is faithful protector of its masters, it will be a good companion if you are looking for a guard dog.
You need to know a lot about it before adopting it, because its character is dominant and not suitable for anyone. Being almost essential, have previous experience educating dogs. Do you want to know all the details of the breed? Let’s go there!
Index of contents
- 1 What is a Cane Corso physically like? characteristics
- 2 Cane Corso character and personality
- 3 What care does the Cane Corso breed require?
- 3.1 Coat feeding and care
- 4 How is the health of a Cane Corso? Possible illnesses
- 5 Cane Corso origin and history
- 6 Donate to buy a Cane Corso and how much does it cost?
What is a Cane Corso physically like? characteristics
You are facing a plus size dog. The International Cynological Federation (FCI) standard states that the body must be robust, but elegant and proportionate. Its torso is rectangular and long, finished in a large and imposing head.
Cane Corso’s muzzle is short, the lips are U-shaped and hang. The truffle is black and proportionate. The breed’s jaw is large and imposing, while her eyes are ovoid with dark irises. The ears, meanwhile, are triangular in shape and fall on the sides of the head.
The coat is short and shiny, the coat colors vary: black, different shades of gray, tawny in various colors, and tabby. Some dogs have a mask on their face or a white spot on their chest.
Were you wondering if your Caner Corsican is purebred? Check the breed standard to check it.
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Height of between 64 and 68 cm in males and between 60 and 64 cm in females |
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Weight between 45 and 50 kg in males and between 40 and 45 kg in females |
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Short, shiny and dark hair |
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Affectionate and intelligent character |
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Good health but with a tendency to suffer from congenital diseases |
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Estimated life expectancy between 9 and 12 years |
Cane Corso character and personality
Many people think that it is a dangerous breed, since for centuries fierce specimens were bred for war; In this way, no effort was made to socialize it correctly.
Following this, they are a bit dominant, proud and stubborn dogs, characteristics that can complicate coexistence if you don’t train it well. Further, remember it’s a watchdog, so you tend to make decisions on your own.
Despite this, the Italian Mastiff is an intelligent, loyal and affectionate dog with its masters. He controls his emotions very well and does not feel fear easily, because it is quite balanced.
He is receptive to orders, especially if he is well trained. It is recommended for active families and even with children, as it is usually very affectionate with them. Remember to teach little ones how to treat the dog with respect and watch when they play together.
- Tips for the education of children who live with dogs
At home, a well-educated and socialized Cane Corso is calm, respectful and faithful. You will not have barking problems with him, as he is a loving and patient dog.
What care does the Cane Corso breed require?
Starting training and socializing as a puppy is crucial to live with the Cane Corso, thus preventing it from becoming an aggressive dog.
Obedience training is essential to prevent dominance, teach him to come to your call, get up and sit down when you order it, and stop when you tell him, among others. Well run, the Cane Corso is a dog who likes to please and can be very affectionate, he just needs the right guidance from puppy.
- How to prevent a dog from being dominant
He prefers positive reinforcement to congratulate him and avoids scolding, as they are only detrimental to the learning process.
The Italian Mastiff it is an energetic dog that requires a lot of exercise. His muscle mass needs at least three daily departures, in the morning, at noon and in the afternoon, during which he prefers to run rather than walk. If you are a marathoner, you practice running or you use the bicycle, it will become your ideal partner to train.
To be healthy, you need games and daily stimuli to distract yourself; otherwise, it will develop destructive behaviors. If you are interested in Agility, canine jumping races and other similar circuits, the Cane Corso is the ideal candidate for these activities.
Coat feeding and care
The Cane Corso you need quality feed formulated for large dogs. If you want to feed it with homemade food, remember to make balanced recipes.
Thanks to its short coat, requires brushing per week most of the year. In the period of hair shedding, it is advisable to brush it once or twice a week to remove dead strands more easily.
Bathing and nail trimming is recommended monthly, depending on your dog’s activity and the speed of nail growth.
How is the health of a Cane Corso? Possible illnesses
Despite an imposing size, the Cane Corso has a tendency to suffer from the following diseases:
- Hip dysplasia
- Gastric torsion
- Elbow dysplasia
- Heart problems
- Epilepsy
Cane Corso origin and history
The Cane Corso is a descendant of an ancient Greek dog named Molossus ; for this reason, the races that appeared from it are called molossees or molosoides. Along with the conquests of the Roman Empire, the first dogs of this breed they returned to Italy and crossed paths with local races.
These early descendants were used in the conquest as war dogs. In these tasks they were fierce and brave. According to records, these Italian mastiffs would be larger than the current ones.
From the 5th century on, the Cane Corso began to work as a hunter, guardian, muleteer and protector of farms. It was a typical country dog and for centuries it was part of families.
During the 20th century the breed was on the verge of extinction, but during 1970 a group of breeders managed to recover it. The first specimens of the breed arrived in the United States in 1988.
Donate to buy a Cane Corso and how much does it cost?
Remember that there are thousands of dogs waiting for a home in the protectors and kennels of your locality, of all breeds, sizes and ages. If you still want to buy a Cane Corso, we leave you info that can help you.
The average price of a Cane Corso puppy ranges from € 300 to € 600 in Spain. Remember to always ask for the pedigree certificate of the puppy and its parents.
Or if
you want to talk to people who already have a Cane Corso to express your doubts, you can do so from the Facebook group of this breed :
- Cane Corso’s FB friends page
Now that you know the breed and all its characteristics in depth, do you want to live with one?