Cane Corso
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 23.5-26 in, Males 25-27.5 in
Weight
Females 85-100 lbs, Males 95-110 lbs
Life Expectancy
9-12 yrs
History
The Cane Corso's ancestors came about during the height of the Roman Empire's power, when mollosers (big-boned guard dogs) were brought back from the Greek Islands to Italy. They were bred with native breeds, producing the close ancestor to the Cane Corso and the Neapolitan Mastiff. The Cane Corso was developed as a military dog, has since been employed as a boar hunter, farm and house guard, cattle drover, and cart-puller.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Cane Corsos will display the exact characteristics typical of the breed, most share a personality and temperament can be generalized by the characteristic rankings below.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Intelligence
★★★★★
Affection Towards Family
★★★★☆
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★☆☆☆
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★☆☆
Exercise Needs
★★★★☆
Energy Level
★★★★☆
Sensitivity
★★★☆☆
Noise Level
★★★☆☆
Prey Drive
★★★★★
Shedding
★★★☆☆
Common Traits
Loving and loyal to family but generally don't show interest in anyone else
Like to "talk" to their caretaker with various grunts and sounds
Will try to assume the alpha role in the house if not taught otherwise- firm, consistent, but kind training is a must
Make great guard dogs due to their strong protective instincts
Highly intelligent and can become destructive when bored or underexercised- they're happiest when they have a job to perform