NAME: Cane Corso
OTHER NAMES: Cane Corz
ORIGIN: Italy
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Working dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 11 years
TEMPERAMENT: Quiet, Even Tempered, Calm, Reserved, Trainable, Stable
HEIGHT FEMALE: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)
MALE: 24–28 inches (62–70 cm)
WEIGHT FEMALE: 40–45 kg
MALE: 45–50 kg
COLORS: Fawn, Black, Red, Grey, Black Brindle, Chestnut Brindle
OVERVIEW
The Cane Corso Italiano is descended from the old Roman Molossian. Formerly scattered all over Italy, in the recent past the breed has only been popular in the Province Apulia and the adjacent regions of Southern Italy. The breed name is derived from the Latin ‘cohors’ which means protector and guardian of the farmyard. Today the breed is used as a guardian, protection, tracking and police dog.
BODY TYPE
The body is somewhat longer than tall, sturdily built but not squatty. The chest is well developed and reaches to the elbow. The withers are pronounced, rising above the level of the croup. The back is very muscular and firm. The loin is short and strong and the croup is long, wide and slightly sloping.
COAT
The coat is short, stiff, shiny, adherent and dense with a light undercoat that becomes thicker in cold weather.
COLOR
Black, all shades of grey and fawn, stag red and brindle. In fawn and brindle dogs, the black or grey mask on the muzzle should not go beyond the line of the eyes. A small white spot on the chest, white on the toes and on the bridge of the muzzle are acceptable.
TEMPERAMENT
The Cane Corso as a protector of his property and owners is unequaled. Intelligent, he is easily trained. Noble, majestic and powerful his, presence is impressive. He is docile and affectionate to his owner, loving with children and family.
GAIT
At a trot, the gait is extended, with a long stride.
OTHER NAMES: Cane Corz
ORIGIN: Italy
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Working dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 11 years
TEMPERAMENT: Quiet, Even Tempered, Calm, Reserved, Trainable, Stable
HEIGHT FEMALE: 23–26 inches (58–66 cm)
MALE: 24–28 inches (62–70 cm)
WEIGHT FEMALE: 40–45 kg
MALE: 45–50 kg
COLORS: Fawn, Black, Red, Grey, Black Brindle, Chestnut Brindle
OVERVIEW
The Cane Corso Italiano is descended from the old Roman Molossian. Formerly scattered all over Italy, in the recent past the breed has only been popular in the Province Apulia and the adjacent regions of Southern Italy. The breed name is derived from the Latin ‘cohors’ which means protector and guardian of the farmyard. Today the breed is used as a guardian, protection, tracking and police dog.
BODY TYPE
The body is somewhat longer than tall, sturdily built but not squatty. The chest is well developed and reaches to the elbow. The withers are pronounced, rising above the level of the croup. The back is very muscular and firm. The loin is short and strong and the croup is long, wide and slightly sloping.
COAT
The coat is short, stiff, shiny, adherent and dense with a light undercoat that becomes thicker in cold weather.
COLOR
Black, all shades of grey and fawn, stag red and brindle. In fawn and brindle dogs, the black or grey mask on the muzzle should not go beyond the line of the eyes. A small white spot on the chest, white on the toes and on the bridge of the muzzle are acceptable.
TEMPERAMENT
The Cane Corso as a protector of his property and owners is unequaled. Intelligent, he is easily trained. Noble, majestic and powerful his, presence is impressive. He is docile and affectionate to his owner, loving with children and family.
GAIT
At a trot, the gait is extended, with a long stride.