Cane Corso
Also called Cane Corso Italiano and Italian Mastiff
- Needs space
The Cane Corso is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Italy for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
- Weight
- 77–110 lb (35–50 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–28 in (60–70 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Apulia and Southern Italy, Italy
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Very wary of strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Affectionate with family
Intelligent
Majestic
Noble
Powerful
Protective
Coat colours
Black, brindle, chestnut brindle (nonstandard), dark fawn, fawn, gray, light fawn, light gray, red and slate gray
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 88–110 lb (40–50 kg) | 77–99 lb (35–45 kg) |
| Height | 25–28 in (64–70 cm) | 24–26 in (60–66 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Cane Corso
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the Cane Corso - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Facts About the Cane Corso That You May Not Know - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- FCI-Standard N° 343 CANE CORSO ITALIANO (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Cane Corso Italiano - United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Cane Corso Lifespan: Understanding and Extending Your Dog's Life (opens in a new tab)
- Cane Corso Lifespan: How Long Do Cane Corsos Live? - Canine Journal (opens in a new tab)
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