The Corso was the watchdog of the Romans

Solid, muscular, robust, and resistant. A dog with a very long history, which must be trained.

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Cane Corso
The Cane Corso was used for centuries by the Romans as a working, fighting, and guard dog. Its name, which derives from the Latin cohors (which in Italian means "protector" or "guardian"), indicates its initial functions, which later expanded to include herding livestock and hunting wild boars. But today the Cane Corso, related to the Neapolitan Mastiff, is also considered a faithful companion dog.

History

Several scholars believe that the Roman Molosser there were two types: a heavy one, from which the the napoletan mast; the other, more agile, lighter, and quicker, is thought to be the ancestor of the Cane Corso. When its functions—for wild boar hunting, for accompanying cattlemen while transporting cattle and pigs, and even in dog fighting—waned, the Cane Corso risked extinction. And thanks to a group of enthusiasts, united in the Cane Corso Amateur Society, this breed was recovered and saved.

Appearance and character

This is a dog of bold, strong and tenacious character, which is often used as a guard dog. Very attached to his family and his owner, with whom he is very sweet and desperately needs help. The Cane Corso Italia website describes him as a "alert, reactive dog, with great temperament and strong territoriality"and "of a sweet and calm nature“. As for the appearance, it is a medium-large sized dog, strong and agile, which can weigh up to 50 Kg and reach up to the 68 cm of height.

  • Il neck it is particularly muscular.
  • La forehead è corta e long
  • Il government basically squarish, slightly prognathous, with a straight and rather flat nasal bridge.
  • - eyes, of medium size, are dark in proportion to the color of the coat. The look is proud, noble and expressive.
  • Le ears I'm from medium size and covered with short hair.
  • La queue è big at the root and tapered at the tip.

This is a dog of bold, strong and tenacious character, which is often used as a guard dog. Very attached to his family and his owner, with whom he is very sweet and desperately needs help. The Cane Corso Italia website describes him as a "alert, reactive dog, with great temperament and strong territoriality"and "of a sweet and calm nature“. As for the appearance, it is a medium-large sized dog, strong and agile, which can weigh up to 50 Kg and reach up to the 68 cm of height.

  • Il neck it is particularly muscular, strong and robust, as long as the head.
  • La forehead è corta e long, the upper axes of the skull and those of the muzzle are slightly convergent.
  • Il government basically teamact, slightly prognathic, with a straight and rather flat nasal bridge. The jaws are very broad and robust.
  • - eyes, of medium size, are dark in proportion to the color of the coat. The look is proud, noble and expressive.
  • Le ears I'm from medium size and covered with short hair.
  • La queue è big at the root and tapered at the tip.
  • The forelegs have a long, muscular shoulder; the hind legs have a broad, long thigh, with a lean lower leg.

Colour

The most common color of the Cane Corso is the Grey, with different shades. But the colors of its coat can also vary. Specifically:

  • Lead grey
  • Light Grey
  • Slate gray
  • Light tawny
  • Dark tawny
  • Black
  • Deer Red
  • Dark wheat, also known as wheat-colored
  • Brindle

Quality

The Cane Corso is very affectionate, intelligent and sensitiveParticularly attached to its owner and family, with whom it is very sweet. It is also friendly with children, provided it is accustomed to their company from an early age. It is also particularly alert and reactive, as well as having a strong temperament.

Defects

Since it was born as a guard dog, the Cane Corso tends to be wary of strangers and other dogsThis characteristic, however, is influenced by how it is trained: if socialized from a young age, it is much more open. In general, it struggles to be alone and requires the constant company of its owners. Physically, it tends to gain weight easily, so be careful to monitor its diet.

Is the Cane Corso dangerous?

No dog is dangerous in itself, not even the Cane Corso., despite its appearance, which may seem intimidating. The problem, if anything, lies in the way its owners train it. If you train it to be aggressive, the dog will obviously behave accordingly. And being large, it could be more dangerous than a smaller, less physically strong dog. However, it's important to clarify that this isn't an innate temperament; it depends on how you train it.

How to train a Cane Corso

Educating the dog The course is not difficult, the important thing is to start when he is a puppy by establishing precise rules during thetraining, demonstrating a certain firmness. But be careful not to resort to punishment; it's wrong and completely useless. The well-known technique of positive reinforcement is useful.

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How much does a Cane Corso cost?

The Cane Corso has a high price but purchasing is not the only possible way, in fact many purebred dogs, possibly also born from crossbreeding, can be adoptedAnd we absolutely recommend you opt for this second option. While there are reputable specialized breeders, there are many others that aren't at all, not to mention the very high number of dogs in need.

Where do you adopt?

Rather than buying it, it is better to adopt it. In fact, it happens that even purebred dogs like the Corso are abandoned or for some reason find themselves alone. Where to find them? By consulting the Facebook groups of Rescue Centers dedicated to purebred dogs or specifically the Cane Corso and crossbreeds. You can find more information at the Cane Corso Lovers' Association.

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