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    The Cane Corso is a large Italian dog breed that was historically used for guarding property and hunting large game. It descends from ancient Roman war dogs. The Cane Corso was close to extinction in the late 20th century but was recovered through breeding programs. It is a powerful and athletic dog with a large, blocky head and a brindle or solid black/fawn coat. Temperament requires strong leadership and socialization, as the breed can be protective and not suited for novice owners.

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    he Cane Corso, pronounced kha-neh kor-so [ˈkaːne ˈkɔrso] from Italian cane (dog) and latin

    "cohors" (close space,usually for domestic animal) or from "coorte" (a small part of a Roman
    Legion,but after in time it also takes the meaning of bodyguard) also known as the Italian
    Mastiff, is a large Italian breed of dog, for years valued highly in Italy as a companion, guard
    dog, and hunter.

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     1Description
    o 1.1Appearance
    o 1.2Temperament
     2History
     3References
     4External links

    Description[edit]

    Black Cane Corso


    Formentino Cane Corso puppy

    Black Cane Corso puppy

    Appearance[edit]
    The Cane Corso is a large Italian Molosser, which is closely related to the Neapolitan Mastiff.
    In name and form the Cane Corso predates its cousin the Neapolitan Mastiff. It is well
    muscled[1] and less bulky than most other Mastiff breeds. The breed is known as a true and
    quite possibly the last of the coursing Mastiffs. The official Fédération Cynologique
    Internationale (FCI) standard expects ideal dogs to stand 58–70 cm (23–28 in) at the withers,
    with females in the lower range (58–66 cm (23–26 in)) and males in the higher (62–70 cm (24–
    28 in)). Weight should be in keeping with the size and stature of these dogs, ranging from 45 to
    50 kg (99 to 110 lb) for males and from 40 to 45.4 kg (88 to 100 lb) for females.[2] The overall
    impression should be of power, balanced with athleticism. A Corso should be moderately tight
    skinned; however, some dewlap on the neck is normal, and the bottom of the jawline should be
    defined by the hanging lip.
    The head of the Cane Corso is arguably its most important feature. It is large and imposing.
    The forehead should be flat and convergent to the muzzle. The muzzle is flat, rectangular
    (when viewed from above), and generally as wide as it is long; approximately 33% the total
    length of the skull (a ratio of 2:1). The eyes are almond in shape, set straight and when viewed
    from the front, set slightly above the line of the muzzle. Darker eyes are preferred, however,
    the color of the eyes tends to emulate the shade of brindling in the coat.[3] Traditionally the ears
    are cropped short in equilateral triangles that stand erect, however, as cropping is no longer
    legal in many jurisdictions, Cane Corso with ears are becoming more common, and should
    hang smoothly against the head, coming to at or slightly below the level of the eyes.
    The tail of the Corso is traditionally docked fairly long, at the 4th vertebra. Again, with trends in
    cosmetic surgeries for dogs changing, many Corsos now have full tails, which should be
    carried erect, but never curled over the back.
    Cane Corso appear in two basic coat colours: black and fawn. This is further modified by
    genetic pigment dilution to create "blue" (grey, from black) and frumentino or formentino (from
    fawn, where the mask is blue/grey) colours. Brindling of varying intensity is common on both
    basic coat colours as well, creating tigrato (black brindle), and Grigio Tigrato (blue brindle).
    White markings are common on the chest, tips of toes, the chin, and the bridge of the nose.
    Large white patches are not desirable.
    The average life expectancy is 10 to 12 years.

    Temperament[edit]
    The Cane Corso is not recommended for novice dog owners. As a puppy, it requires strong
    leadership and consistent training and it is highly encouraged to begin socialization as soon as
    possible. Ideally the Cane Corso should be indifferent when approached and should only react
    in a protective manner when a real threat is present.
    Cane Corsos can also be loyal, loving family pets who are good with strangers who do not offer
    a threat to the family.

    History[edit]
    The Cane Corso is a descendant of the canis pugnax,[3] dogs used by the Romans in warfare.
    Its name derives from cane da corso, an old term for those catch dogs used in rural activities
    (for cattle and swine; boar hunting, and bear fighting) as distinct from cane da camera which
    indicates the catch dog kept as a bodyguard. In the recent past, its distribution was limited to
    some regions of Southern Italy, especially in Basilicata, Campania, and Apulia.[3]
    The Cane Corso is a catch dog used with cattle and swine, and also in wild boar hunts. Cane
    Corso were also used to guard property, livestock, and families, and some continue to be used
    for this purpose today. Historically it has also been used by night watchmen, keepers, and, in
    the past, by carters and drovers. In the more distant past this breed was common all over Italy,
    as an ample iconography and historiography testify.
    As life changed in the southern Italian rural farms in the 20th century, the Corso began to
    become rare. A group of enthusiasts began recovery activities designed to bring the dog back
    from near extinction in the late 1970s. By 1994, the breed was fully accepted by the Italian
    Kennel Club (ENCI) as the 14th Italian breed of dog. The FCI provisionally accepted the Corso
    in 1997, and ten years later was fully recognised internationally. In the US, the American
    Kennel Club first recognized the Cane Corso in 2010.[1] The popularity of the breed continues
    to grow, ranking in 50th place in the United States in 2013, a jump from 60th place in 2012.[

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