The Cane Corso

Appearance

A medium to large sized dog, solid, robust with lean powerful muscles but nevertheless elegant. Alert and reactive the Corso, should show expressions of strength, agility and endurance. Moves with considerable ease, and adaptable and woker, of proverbial loyalty. Its look is bold and noble. The dog is somewhat longer than high.

History

This very old breed is native to Italy, and was introduced to the rest of the world only fairly recently. The breed is believed to have descended directly from the Roman Molosser. It was initially bred for big game hunting and did a very brave and good job at taking on wild boars and bears. When big game hunting declined the Italians thought up other uses for the breed. They were used on farms to drive cattle, protect livestock and humans.

In the relatively short period of its recognition, the breed has carried on its traditional ability working in military, cattle farms, shutzhund and family companion.

The Corso we know today is the best evidence of theory that when a breed exhibits certain physiological and behavioural characteristics relating to the work it is required to do, then that breed shows harmony of form and character. Therefore it thrives.

Temperament

Athletic, intelligent, active, dominant, a balanced temperament, brave, docile and affectionate. Extremely loyal to its family and quietly aloof with strangers.

It has a very protective nature and yet is able to discern friend from foe. The Corso loves attention from its family, it is gentle with childred seemingly aware of their vulnerability.

Care / Grooming

Double coat - short undercoat with light outercoat, making the coat water repellent to the natural oils but not oily to feel. The breed fares well in extreme weather conditions. Bathing every 3 to 4 weeks with a brush is all that is needed.

As Corso's have soft leathers that fold over their ears, this restricts the natural airflow. Regular cleaning once a month ensure the ears are always kept "DRY"

Health

A good fresh diet is important, refer to the breeder for a diet program. General health is good and sound, not uncommon to mastiff's typical bone and joint problems such as hip/elbow dysplasia.

As it's such a new breed incidence of these conditions can not be reported, however breeders should assure that they have selected healthy dogs from the country of origin.

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