Cane Corso Italiano
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General Description
(Sicilian Branchiero, Italian Mastiff, Cane di Macellaio) The Cane Corso Itliano is a comparatively large breed with a powerful and graceful presence. The breed’s body is well-muscled and strong, and they are very agile and possess high stamina. The length of their frame is slightly longer than it is high at the withers. Their build is compact and their skin is thick. Their head does not have wrinkles. Their muzzle is broad and deep, with a width that is almost the same as its length. Because of the parallel sides of the muzzle and because of the fullness of the jaw, the anterior face of the breed’s muzzle is square-shaped and flat. Their stop is very pronounced and their oval-shaped, brawny neck is somewhat arched. The eyes, noses, nails, and soles of this breed are dark in color. The short-haired coat of the Cane Corso Italiano is rough, thick, and very dense. A thicker layer appears during winter. The hair is slightly longer on the rear, the back of the thighs, and the tail. The hair is shorter and smoother on the dog’s muzzle. This breed’s coat exists in a number of colors including black, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn, blue gray, plumb gray, and tubby. Tubby is a coat color that consists of well-marked stripes across various shades of gray and fawn. A black mask may be present on fawn or tubby coats.User added info
A Cane Corso without a mask may not be shown in competition. AKC standards regard this as a show ring fault.
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Character
The Cane Corso Italiano is a devoted, loyal breed that is calm and quiet around the house. They constantly aim to please and make excellent watchdogs. Because of their even temper and high intelligence, they are comparatively easy to train. They get along well with children and are very loving towards their master(s). They will not wander from the home, and they will courageously protect their territory and family. This working dog will not go out in search of a fight, but they will defend themselves fiercely if threatened. Proper training and socialization of this breed will ensure the development of a wonderful companion. While they are leery of strangers, they will tolerate visitors once they are introduced.*
This breed is loyal, loving and sometimes klutzy. They love people and other dogs and generally do well with children.
Size
23 – 27 inches
Weight
88 – 110 pounds
General Health
Because of the Cane Corso Italiano’s large size, the breed is susceptible to many of the bone and joint problems of the giant breeds. They have an extremely high pain tolerance, so it can be difficult to tell when they are sick or need medical attention. The Cane Corso Italiano typically lives for 10 to 11 years.*
A Cane Corso lives up to 12-14 years on average. If the dog is kept in a perfect shape with daily exercise, they should not have problems with hips and joints.
History
The Cane Corso Italiano originated in Italy, and it is considered to be the original Cane Corso breed. The breed is a direct descendant of the “Canis Pugnax”, the old Roman Molossian. They are lightweight and capable of hunting large wild animals. For hundreds of years, the breed has been a prized companion of the people of Italy. The Cane Corso Italiano has a number of natural talents, and they have been heavily utilized as property and cattle guards. In the recent years, this breed has been preserved in Southern Italy, predominately in the areas of Puglia, Lucania, and Sannio. The name “Cane Corso Italiano” is derived from the Latin word “Cohors”, meaning “guardian” and “protector”.
Maintenance
The dense, short-haired coat of the Cane Corso Italiano is easy to groom and care for. An occasional brushing and combing will keep the coat free of dead and unwanted hair. This breed sheds lightly.
Ideal Environment
The Cane Corso Italiano is content to live in a small household or apartment if he is sufficiently exercised. They are capable of living outdoors if they have adequate shelter. They are an athletic breed and require a great deal of regular exercise. They enjoy running and going for long walks.
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Help! We bought our second Cane Corso puppy in August after our first had to be put to sleep due to health issues at 9 1/2. Macey is very friendly towards people and dogs, much more than our first Cane. We got her at 6 weeks old (whcih we found out later is bad and illegal in NYS). She was very mouthy and jumpy the first few months, but has settled down. She had intestional infections, and could not get with other puppies for awhile. When she was better in the fall, she went to several puppy play dates and spent an afternoon at a dog day care. She did well with the other dogs. She loves everyone that comes to our house or she sees out walking, but is often very excited when visiters first come and she takes awhile to settle down.
Macey is now 7 months old, spayed a month ago. Early on, we had a trainer come to our house to help us work with her as she could not be with other dogs yet. She sits, stays, and down. She went to her first group lesson last week, and did well after she settled down from the excitement of the other people and dogs. The trainer used her to demonstrate heeling as he said she is a fast learner. We had been heeling with her, but she hadn't walked much for 2 weeks in Jan. due to her surgery.
PROBLEM: 2 days ago she started biting me (I am the 40 something mom that does the most with her). Yesterday, she did the same thing. Both times she was outside, near the road, and already had been for a short walk in the morning. She just started jumping and pulling, and bit my left hand (luckily I had gloves on). I shortened her lease, tried to get her in control by sitting, but she was not cooperating.
Today, I tried "trade" with her when she took a pillow from the chair for the second time. SHe bit me on my forearm! Again, just a bruise as I had on a sweater. Also, she was jumping on me in the kitchen, and I turned my back to ignore her when she ignored my "off." She actually jumped on my back! Then, later outside she started freaking out again near the house, tried grabbing my foot, and bit the back of my heal.
QUESTION: Does this sound like a play for dominance, or does it sound like true agression? Our first Cane had chewing issues and seperation anxiety, but never biting or anything like this.
Thank you for any help! I'm also talking with our "one on one" trainer, but she is not well versed on this breed, and thought it was young for a big dominance push.
I have a 3 year old Corso which attempts to mount all other animals male and female, I thought it was a show of dominance, but because of the continued mounting even while playing I am not sure.
Hi I have a 4 month old cane corso named Sheba and I feed her eukanuba puppy food mixed with rice and salmon oil for her coat. My question is how do I make her gain weight? She's been dewormed and had all her shots and she is gaining weight as she gets taller. She is 56 pounds but her waist is very thin and I can't get any meat on those bones. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Dogs are omnivorous not carnivorous, wolves readily eat root vegetables and various grasses...do your research and youll find several different types of diets available...too much protein leads to liver and kidney problems.
Avoid feeding grains in general. this does only applly to the Cane Corso, but to canines in general. Dogs are Carnivores, they do not need veggies nor carbs. Dogs do n ot digest grains so why feed them what they do not need? The best diet for any canine is a RAW diet. I have a 2 1/2yr old male corso Zeus as well as a 4 mth old pup Venus. LIf you really just can not see doing raw, feed a dog food that is grain free such as Taste Of The Wild.Remember, dogs are decendents of Wolves,can you see them going out looking for berries or a veggie garden? No, they hunt meat. On a raw diet, the should as a pup get around 3-5% of there adult weight per day and the break down is 80% meat, 10% bone 10% organ. This is the best diet for them and what they are ment to eat. Pups till 8 months should have ther meals spit up. to 5 months 4 times a day 5-8 3X then till a year 2X nd at a year can switch to once a day. i can say at my vet has said that my dogs are in the best heath she has seen and have no allergiy issues which many do because of ingredints and fillers in kibble. Feed your dog as nature ment remember Kibble was not even commenly given and available till the 1960's!
Feed your dog pork cooked well done and go to meat locker ask for cracklins mix that with your dog food.
Hi, I am a single mother of six my children range from ages 7 to16 years of age and I have never been one that desired to have a dog. There have been several break-ins in my neighborhood so my children's father purchase us a cane corso because I refuse to own a fire arm in my home. Do you think that having this aggressive animal in my home is a good idea? I ask this because so many people are discouraging me from keeping her. I received her just today and she is still a puppy. Not to mention I fell in love with her at first sight.
I have both a male and female corso.These dogs are not vicious nor are they mean.But they are very protective of there family and property,They do not tolerate strangers,Unless you welcome them. My canes love my 5 year old grandson they play with him let him tug and pull ,My female will go to extremes to make sure my grandson doesnt fall..?.She lays on his lap and they sit and watch tv.lol.There very wonderful with kids.My female just had 9 beautiful pups 3 people can see them me my daughter, and my grandson, any one else she lets them know to keep away. I would take a cane corso [La Grazia Di Dio] over a pit.bull dog shepard rottweiler any of them, ive had them all and the canes are by far the best dog ive had ..My home was broken into 5 x in 2 months i got my female and male,now no one will come near my home.There a rare breed to see in my area and people are very weary of them.Its there looks.My female is such a baby when she knows you.Read up on them there alot of reading on them.understand them,youll learn there great guard dogs there intimadating and no one will get into your home.but because of there protrctiveness you have to always be on guard with them.They will back the postman or cop from your yard they dont back down.
Cane corso's are perfect family dogs. They will behave in the manner they are treated i have a corso and three children he is wonderful. Ignorance is what makes people suggest not to keep her. I am not sure how old this post is but i hope you keep her and you can do some research on her to find out all the things you can about the breed.
Let me help here. Cano Corso's are NOT aggressive!!! UNLESS they you don't belong there. They are great with childern and all family members. You need to socialize them, however I do not recommend letting everybody and thier brother around him/her. They will go through a phase where they will become aware of the security it is to provide (noramlly arounf 10 months). Don't let others mislead you if they do not understand the breed. I have owned 4 of them and presently have 2.
It would be stupid to listen to what other people say. You are the mother and you know what's best for your children. I, as well, am a single mother of six (ages 7-18) and my children have been brought up around American PitBull Terriers their entire life. I couldn't have asked for better dogs. They are loyal, intelligent, and are excellent with children. If I had a penny for everytime somebody said something about how crazy it is to have Pitbulls around children, I'd be able to retire.
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