Cane Corso (Italian)

Suited For Cold Weather Independent Alert Protective For Experienced Owners

Breed Snapshot

Weight range: 45-60kg
Height range: 62-70cm
Breed size: Large
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Dog breed group: Working dog
Shedding level: Average to high

Description

The Italian Cane Corso is powerful and distinguished, has thick skin but no wrinkles, has short hair and comes in a wide range of colours.

Characteristics

Devoted, willing to please, very smart and active, this breed is an excellent watchdog. It's great with kids and family members and is not a fighting dog.

Health Problems

This breed is pretty healthy.

Exercise

Give this dog lots of regular exercise. It makes a good jogging companion.

Grooming

Occasionally brush the coat. This breed is a light shedder.

Living Environment

Apartment living is fine if it gets enough exercise. Living outside is also fine, as long as it has enough shelter.

Did you know...

The Italian Corso Dog is directed related to the Canis Pugnax, the old Roman Molossian.