Cane Corso Italiano

The Cane Corso Italiano (also known as the ‘Italian Mastiff’ or ‘Cane Corso Mastiff’) is a war and hunting dog which originated in southern Italy. It likely descends from the Neapolitan mastiff and the Roman ‘Canis Pugnax’, a powerful war dog, though the Cane Corso Italiano is a lighter, more agile breed which was used by troops for hunting or as an auxiliary force (‘Corso’ comes from the Latin for ‘guardian’). The Cane Corso Italiano was also used in bull baiting, a gambling ‘sport’ wherein one or more dogs were matched up against a chained bull. The Cane Corso Italiano had declined to near extinction by the 1980’s, but since then an intentional effort to rescue the breed has increased the dog’s numbers substantially. It is most prominent in southern Italy.
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Cane Corso are considered to have an even, stable temperament. They are easy to train, generally good with children, and calm with their primary guardians. Make sure to socialize it with babies, other dogs and humans of both sexes. Corsos tend to be a quiet breed.
A true Corso should be indifferent when approached and should only react when a real threat is present. Corsos are historically working dogs that need excersise, a strong owner, boundaries and training.
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Cane Corso Italiano Dog Club Directory
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• About Time Cane Corso Italiano

- Raising dogs for show or companions. Photographs, pedigrees, and breed information. New Mexico.

• Bohemia

- Photographs, pedigrees, kennel news and show results. Vlkoš, Czech Republic.

• Czech Kennels

- Photographs, news, and articles. Czech Republic.

• Bel Monte

- Background, photograph album, information on their stud dogs, mailing list sign up form, and litter announcements. Pine Bush, New York.

• Bella Conbrio

- Pedigrees, photographs, references, breed information and kennel history. Milaca, Minnesota.

• Bellissima Cane Corsos

- Contains photos and profiles of their dogs, and litter announcements. Kingsport, Tennessee.

• Blue Ridge

- Show results, photographs, pedigrees and past litters. Brooksville, Florida.
Itacor - Features photos, breed history and videos. Australia.

• La Grazia Di Dio Cane Corso Italiano

- News, photographs, information on socialization of their dogs, litter announcements, and a webcam. Heerlen, The Netherlands.

• La Potenza E L'amore

- Breed standard, photographs, pedigrees, show results, and past litters. Available in Dutch. Buitenkaag, The Netherlands.

• Majoshaza Reme

- Photographs, breed standard, and news. Hungary.

• Timoniere

- Kennel information, photographs, and litter announcements. Hungary.

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