Cane Corso

Other names: Branchiero Siciliano, Italian Courtyard Dog, Italian Corso Dog

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Italy
Template	Giant
Head shape	Square

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 40 kg to 45 kg	From 60 cm to 64 cm
Male	From 44 kg to 50 kg	From 64 cm to 68 cm

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History of the breed

The Cane Corso is still very present in the south of Italy today. In the ^20th century, the race of the Cane Corso is close to extinction, but she will be saved by a few passionate that create an association in the 1970s Italy recognizes the breed in 1979.

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Physical features

His hair: short.
Its color: black, lead gray, slate, light gray, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn, brindle: hence the term cane corso blue for some of them.
His head: the skull is wide and slightly arched, the stop very marked. The muzzle is very wide and deep.
Its ears: triangular and fall towards the front of the head. Usually chestnut colored, they can also be white or spotted.
His eyes: medium size.
His body: compact, robust and muscular.
Its tail: inserted rather high on the croup, it is large at the level of the root then tapered.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

Intelligent, the Cane Corso is also energetic and very balanced . Excellent guard and defense dog , docile and affectionate with his master , he also loves children and their families. He only becomes a formidable defender in case of necessity. Fairly easy to train if you adopt the right reflexes, he can however prove to be a little stubborn : he needs to be entrusted to a determined and experienced hand. When he is truly convinced of the usefulness of his work, he accomplishes it with dedicated commitment. The Cane Corso is above all a guard dog . He excels in this area and will be a perfect protector for his master and his adoptive family. It is above all a deterrent .

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Education

The education of the Cane Corso should be rigorous but not severe . He is known for his robustness and strong temperament : if you are a beginner in training, calling on a dog trainer would be appreciated. His master must not be overwhelmed. He must be confident and have a confident gait, otherwise this canine will feel the opportunity to gain the upper hand and do as he pleases. In general, this dog has the intelligence to listen when it understands the value of exercise.

Living conditions

The Cane Corso can live indoors , but preferably outdoors . His hair does not fall much and he barks wisely . In addition, it does not drool, so it is very clean. The Cane Corso is a great sportsman . He needs spaces to play and run . Thus, it will be much more at ease in the country or in a house with a garden . It must be able to be taken out very regularly, often for a long time. He can also accompany his master in his jogging or bike rides.

Health

Strong and sturdy , he does not present any particular problems , but some dogs of the same breed suffer from hip dysplasia , a condition that should be watched closely.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Cane Corso has two moulting periods a year. The maintenance of the Cane Corso is reduced to its strict minimum: a little brush stroke from time to time , an inspection of the hair after returning from each walk will be more than enough.

You have to get the Cane Corso used to brushing and cleaning the eyes from an early age so that it gets used to it in a natural and lasting way.

Teeth should be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. To avoid potential pain and problems walking and running, the nails have to be trimmed regularly as well. It is best to seek advice from a veterinarian, especially because of the blood vessels in dogs’ fingernails. The eyes and ears should be checked frequently for any signs of infection.

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Food

The diet of this dog can be based on industrial food . High quality croquettes suit him perfectly. It will be necessary to regulate its diet according to its daily energy expenditure. His food is divided into 2 meals per day .

Physical activity

The work of the master is important so that the puppy can then adapt to his adult life: regular walks for this sporty dog are necessary so that he has a satisfactory balance and that he feels good with the whole family. . He can thus practice several canine activities such as agility, obedience, sports or utility tracking . Its flair is excellent since it was used in the past as a hunting dog for big game. He can accompany his master on bike rides or jogging . This will strengthen the relationship between him and his master.

The famous Cane Corso breed dogs

Gandalf : this Cane Corso, belonging to dog trainer Adeline Jalade , appeared in the French film Dans la cour , directed by Pierre Salvadori and released in 2014. The dog filmed alongside actress Catherine Deneuve , who was charmed by the very affectionate and mischievous animal during filming sessions.

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