Everything you need to know about the Cane Corso
Overview
The Cane Corso is an impressive looking mastiff type dog that's
native to Italy where they were originally bred to godhood and hunt although
there are also highly comprised as companion dogs - they are still a very popular
choice in their native Italy thanks to their impressive looks and kind loyal
nature.
Cane Corso less popular in the UK simply because the breed is
less known in this part of the world.
The breed is not recognized by the Kennel Club but these
impressive dogs are recognized by the American Kennel Club and anyone wanting
to share their home of a cane corso would usually have to agree to go on a
waiting list because very few puppies are available every year.
Origin
The cane corso is a descendant of ancient breeds native to Italy
both of which were massive type breeds that in turn were descendants of the
canis punar C which was a dog that was around in ancient Roman times.
In fact the Neapolitan Mastiff as well as the cane corso a
descendants of this dog a war dog that boasted a renowned reputation for being
strong courageous and loyal.
The Cane Corso is a lighter type of Mastiff and a very adept
hunter and working dog whereas the Neapolian mastiff was that much heavier.
In stockier there are records of the Cane Corso that go back
to as early as 1137 AD and their name describes a lighter type of Melissa and
dog and one that was robust and sturdy with this said the breed has been known
by other names which includes a Dogo Dupree, ghoulia and they were also highly
prized that they are often used to describe men who were proud with strong
attitudes in ancient Roman times.
The cane corso accompanied legions in battle and on their
forays into foreign lands which included Britain it was in Britain that the Romans
found native dogs known as the phangan ease Britain a which they taught back to
Italy with them in which they crossed with their own native dogs which are
thought to be responsible for the undershot door of the Cane Corso.
The Cane Corso faced extinction by the 1970s with dogs only
being found in there are motifs areas of the land which included the most
southern regions of Italy where local still used and train their dogs to hunt
and work as farm dogs.
The breed was saved by sig Bonetti who was an enthusiast of
this type of dog and was keen to save an ancient together with a student by the
name of Stefano Gandolfi he set up a center in mantova to save the breed from
vanishing altogether they used a black dog called Dao which was crossed with a
female called tipsy and they produced the first important litter for the
recovery of the breed in modern times.
By 1983 a breed Club was established called the Society amatory
cane corso and the breed was officially recognized by the e NCI two years later
in 1996 the cane corso I was given a CI recognition breed numbers started to
rise although some people believe that dogs we see today are not like the dogs
of yesterday being that much heavier and larger today than they were in the
past
The cane corso was finally recognized as a breed in its own
right by the UK sea in 2008 but as of June 2016 they have not been recognised
by the Kennel Club here in the UK these large and impressive dogs are very
popular choice in America and have gained a big fan base in the UK thanks to
their handsome looks and loyal intelligent natures.
Temperament
The Cane Corso is known to be a reliable, trustworthy and
loyal dog that forms strong bonds with their families becoming totally devoted
to them their boast having a strong protective instinct although they are
gentle and affectionate by nature as well they tend to be a little aloof and
wary when they're around people that they do not know but would rarely show any
sort of aggression towards a stranger preferring to keep their distance and
just let their owners when they are around once they get to know someone.
They are generally fine around them and it is worth noting
that Cane Corso matures slowly and never really reach full maturity until they
around four years old.
They are not the best choice for first-time owners because
they're the sort of dog that needs to be trained and handled by someone who's
familiar with the needs or them of the breed of this similar type of intelligent
large dog.
Without the right sort of socialization and training the
Cane Corso can become an unruly dog that's hard to manage and live with these
dogs are never happier when they know who the boss is in the household and will
happily accept their place in the pack as long as they have been well-handled
right from the word go.
The cane corso tends to form a strong bond with one person
in the household although they are always devoted to everybody in the family
there are a good choice of people who lead active outdoor lives and who live in
the country as firemen impose large secure back Gardens there are good choice
of people where one person is usually around when everyone else is out of the
house because he's large dogs fry on human company and do not do well if left
on their own for longer period of time if They are left their own devices they quickly
become bored and this is where things can lead to developing all kinds of
unwanted behavioral issues which includes being destructive around the home and
they're not a good choice of people who lead more sedentary lifestyles and who
live in apartments although lovely dogs to have in a home environment it's
worth noting that because they are brassy a phallic the Cane Corso doesn't have
a tendency to snore quite loudly and they do drool quite a lot they're also
known to pass wind a lot which paired to the fact that they shed considerably
for or in spring and then again in the autumn means they're not the best choice
of people who are very house proud.
Another thing to bear in mind is a Cane Corso must be taught
that being left on their own is not a problem and the best way of doing this is
to start leaving them around their own devices for short periods of time if a
dog stresses out and becomes destructive around the home they're not ready to
be left which means starting all over again and leaving them for a few minutes
before returning all the while remaining very calm and to gradually build up
the time over a few days it must be said that some kind of course hoes never
accept being on their own which is why they are better suited to people who
work from home or in households where one person stays at home when everyone
else is out.
The Cane Corso is not a good choice for first-time dog
owners because they need to be handled and trained by people familiar with the
specific needs of a large and intelligent dog because they can show a more
dominant side to their natures.
If not well trained and socialized of course they might get
the better of anyone who is not used to this type of mastiff breed.
The Cane Corso was trained to hunt and to God but they are
not known to have high prey Drive and providing they have been well socialized
from a human of age they usually tolerate being around over animals with this
said care should always be taken when walking a dog off the lead especially in
areas where wildlife and livestock might be there just to be on the safe side.
The cane corso is a serious dog although when they are
puppies like all puppies they are boisterous and playful they thrive in a home
environment and love nothing more than to be involved in everything that goes
on around them which include which includes playing interactive games or their
family and their kids.
The Cane Corso needs enough space to express themselves and
being such large dogs they benefit from being how to run around and a secured
back garden as often as possible as such.
They're not adaptable and would not be happy living in apartment
setting.
The Cane Corso is not known to be a Barker although any dog
that's unhappy or left on their own for any length of time marks might start showing
barking incessantly as a way of getting attention with this said a dog would
quickly let an owner know when something they don't like is going on in their
environment but would not generally bark for no reason.
Some Cane Corso is like swimming and will take to the water
whenever they can more especially when the weather is hot however if anyone
owns a dog that does not like water they should never force them to go in
because it would just end up with scaring them with this said cash should
always be taken when walking a cane corso off the lead anywhere near more dangerous
water courses just in case the dog decides to leap in and then these rescuing
bearing in mind that they are brassy a phallic breed and dogs with shorter
muzzles often have trouble breathing especially in water.
The cane corso was a natural watchdog was a trait that's
deeply embedded into a dog's psyche this together with their need to protect
make some formidable and impressive watch dogs who would put any wrongdoer from
coming onto a property that they live on.
Intelligence
The cane corso is very intelligent and they're like nothing
better than to please their owners as such in the right hands.
With the correct amount of socialization they are easy to
train an easy tandel however these large smart dogs need to know their place in
the pack and who to look for for direction and guidance to be truly well rounded
obedient dogs.
Without this a dog would quickly take on a more dominant
role making them a lot harder to live with it cannot be stressed enough the
importance of early socialization with these dogs and their training has to
start early and be consistent throughout their lives to prevent them from
showing a more dominant side to their natures.
This could lead to a cane corso also becoming unruly and
therefore unmanageable to the point of being quite dangerous however in the
right hands with the correct amount of training and exercise.
The cane corso grows up to be an obedient mature dog that's
a pleasure to have around.
Puppies must be taught the limits boundaries and ground
rules right from the word go so they understand what an owner expects of them.
A cane corso puppy may be cute but they are also intelligent
,quick-witted and strong-willed which means that with the right sort of handling
a direction they could quickly become unruly and willful.
Breed standard
Cane corso males can grow 62 to 70 centimeters weighing 40
to 45 kilos with females being 58 to 66 centimeters and weighing a similar
amount.
The cane corso was a large dog and one that boasts a great deal
of muscle tone which adds to their very powerful and athletic appearance.
They are quite imposing but the same time they are well
proportioned even though they have large heads typical of Mastiff type breeds
their scrools are broad but get flatter just behind the dog's forehead and
towards the back of their heads making them brascia phallic there is quite a
deep furrow at the front of a dog's head and their stop is well defined when
seen from the front a dog's scrool is slightly curved and wide whereas when
seen from the side it appears to be an irregular curve.
Muzzles are short and deep yeah very powerful looking being
just as wide as they are long with dogs having a level bridge to their noses
their upper lips hang down so they cover the lower jaw.
The cane corso has a strong slightly under shot powerful jaw
and their noses are black and larger dogs having open nostrils their eyes are
oval medium in size and these dogs look directly forward.
These dogs always have a keen alert and intelligent look
about their eyes and that is a medium in size triangular shape and droop down
beset wide apart on a dog's head next a very muscular and strong being the same
length as a dog' head and shoulders a well-muscled and long being set obliquely
with dogs boasting powerful straight front legs.
Cane corso body is longer than these dogs are tall but they
are compact and sturdy with dogs having well-developed chests that reach to
their elbows rivers are nicely pronounced and are higher than the croup their
backs are firm and well-muscled with dogs having short powerful loins with
their groups is wide long and sloping their back legs are powerful dogs having
strong well-developed lower thighs they have cat-like feet with their back feet
being less compact than their front ones.
Tails are set quite high and a thicker at the root which
dogs carry high.
When it comes to their coat the cane corso has a short very
dense and glossy coat with a slight undercoat.
They come in a variety of colors which include
- Black
- Plum
- Gray
- Slate
- Light grey
- Light form
- Deer fawn
- Dark fawn and Toby
Breed health
The average life expectancy but cane corso is between 10 and
11 years when properly cared for a fed an appropriate good quality diet suit
their ages.
Like so many other breeds the cane corso is known to suffer
from a few hereditary health issues which are worth knowing about
If you're planning to share your home with one of these
large and impressive dogs the conditions that seemed to affect the breed the
most include
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Cherry eye
- Entropion—(which are issues that affect the eyelids)
- Cardiomyopathy epilepsy
- Wobbler syndrome
- Joint issues
- demodectic mange allergies
- bloat and cruciate ligament issues
Grooming
The cane corso boasts having a short dense glossy coat which
makes them low maintenance on the grooming front however they do need to be
regularly brush just to keep on top of things and to remove any dead and shed
hair from their coats like over breeds they tend to shed the most hair during
the spring and then again in the autumn where more frequent brushing is usually
necessary with this said over times of the year a weekly brush and at white
twice weekly wipe over with a chamois lever will keep their coats glossy and
tidy because the breed is known to suffer from skin issues So it's essential to
keep an eye out for any flares that they have treated sooner rather than later
because it turns into a real problem that can be hard to clear up.
It's also important to check a dog's ears on a regular basis
and to clean them when necessary if too much wax builds up in a dog's ear it
can lead to painful infections which can be harder to clear up.
In short prevention is often easier than cure
When it comes to ear infections having the right grooming
tools to keep a breed skin and coat in good conditions make the task that much
easier the tools needed to keep a dog's coat looking good or as follows and as
always.
The links to the best prices can be Found on the right side
I recommend a grooming glove a sham oil lever a slicker and
bristle brush a fine-tooth comb nail clippers a pair of round edges scissors
and dog specific shampoo and conditioner.
Exercise
The cane corso is an athletic dog and they like to be given
a regular amount of daily exercise combined with enough mental stimulation to
satisfy their active minds they enjoy many activities and this includes going
out with their owners on walks accompanying them on cycle rides and they enjoy
being with people that they are out and about even if that's are going out on their
bikes or even going along side with you on horse rides.
A good 60 to 80 minutes a day would be enough to keep a cane
corso happy ,fit and healthy with this said a shorter walk in the morning would
be fine but a longer more interesting one.
In the afternoon is a must these dogs also like to be able
to roam around a back garden as often as possible so they can really let off
steam however the fencing has to be extremely secure to keep these large
athletic dogs in because if they find a weakness in the fence so as soon
escaped out and get into all sorts of trouble with this said.
Cane corso puppies should not be over exercised because
their joints and bones are still growing too much pressure on them could result
in causing a dog a few problems later on in their lives they should not be
allowed to jump up or our furniture nor should they be allowed to run up and down
the stairs until they're around 18 months age.
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So in conclusion the positives include that
The cane corso is a loyal family pet and companion
They are protective of their families without being
aggressive
They're impressive watchdogs that don't need to be trained
They're better suited to people who have large secured back gardens
Their low maintenance on the grooming and moderate shedders
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