Cane Corso (Italian)
Suited For Cold Weather
Alert
Independent
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.