Cane Corso: origin, size and character

With a powerful physique the

Cane Corso

is a very robust and solid dog.

Devoted to his family, he will not hesitate to put his life in danger to protect them.

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Cane Corso: its origins

It has long been used as a guard dog and herd.

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The

Cane Corso

or "

Italian court dog

" is a dog originating in Italy.

It is the result of a cross between great Roman mastiffs and Canis pugnax.

This dog is part of

group 2

, Pinscher and Schnauzer type dogs, mountain and Swiss mountain dogs.

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Its name in Latin means "

protector

 " and "

guardian of the farms"

.

It has long been used as a guard and herding dog, given its powerful physique and endurance.

In the 20th century, the Cane Corso breed was close to extinction, but today it is very present, especially in southern Italy.

Today it is recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) as an Italian breed.

Cane Corso: his character

With its

docile character, the Cane Corso

is a fairly easy dog ​​to train.

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This intelligent and lively dog ​​is a

very good guardian

who will not hesitate to defend his territory and protect his masters.

It can also be used as a herding or hunting dog.

With his

docile character

, he is quite easy to train, although he can sometimes be stubborn.

Being a very protective dog, he knows how to be docile and affectionate, especially with children.

With its imposing build, the Cane Corso is not really suitable for apartment living.

He will be more fulfilled in a large house with a garden.

In addition, this very athletic dog needs to exercise daily.

Cane Corso: his physique

The Cane Corso is a breed of dog with an

imposing physique.

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The Cane Corso is a breed of dog with an

imposing physique

, even dissuasive.

A male measures between 64 and 68 cm at the withers for a weight of 44 to 50 kg while a female measures between 60 and 64 cm at the withers and weighs between 44 and 50 kg.

This medium-large dog can have different coat colors: black, lead gray, slate, light gray, light fawn, deer fawn or even dark fawn.

This dog has a large and very marked skull with a very wide muzzle and drooping lips.

Its triangular ears drop towards the front of its head.

Finally, its tail is thicker at the level of the body and becomes thinner along the length.

Cane Corso: its price

The

price

of a Cane Corso varies according to the breedings and the pedigree of the line.

Male and female will not cost you the same price.

It takes an average of

1000 €

for a dog registered in the LOF (French Book of Origins).

The highest lines with specificities can be sold for over

€ 1,500

.

Cane Corso: his health

The Cane Corso is a

strong and robust dog

, which does not present any particular problem.

However, he may suffer from hip dysplasia and epileptic seizure.

Adopting an animal commits you, it's a decision that you will have to think carefully. Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian or the shelter closest to you before starting. They will be able to give you advice on which cat breed is best for you.