The Cane Corso

This Italian Mastiff was bred to hunt wild boar and today acts as a guard dog. Fiercely devoted to his family, he doesn’t care for strangers or small animals. More athletic and agile than other Mastiffs, a Cane Corso will sit at your feet with impressive weight.


The Cane Corso is a Mastiff breed from Italy. He is a complex, powerful dog with special needs. For starters, he is a giant breed, weighing up to 120 pounds. He was created to hunt big game and guard property. The Cane Corso has a massive head, heavy rectangular body, and a short coat in black, gray, fawn, or red.

 

Height: 2 – 2.4 ft. (Adult, At the withers)

Lifespan: 10 – 12 years

Origin: Italy

 

The Cane Corso is a very friendly dog that is very protective of its family and will do anything to look after them. Many people see this dog as aggressive and mean because of its size and appearance. This breed of dog is ideal for family's with children that are ten years old and older. As they get old they get white or grey hair around their muzzle and become a bit fatter. This dog is very strong and is strong willed; they wont stop doing something until they get their way that's why you must train them or else when they are bigger they will boss you around.