Has anybody ever seen or had anything to with Cane Corso's ? Pinched a couple of shots from the web of a Cane Corso (the black/grey one) playing with a Bullmastiff. This particular one has had his ears done though. STOP PRESS Amazing Bone shape on chest !!!!
I've never seen one either - just came accross a picture so looked them up on the web. Did you notice the perfect bone 'shape' marking on his chest in the 1st photo ?
Cane Corso seem to be gaining in popularity in our area at the moment. I think we have about 7 or 8 on our books (vets) at the moment! In actual fact I microchipped a 10wk old corso pup last monday - wasn't fazed by the vets or the chipping - just sat there munching on a biscuit! They seem like nice dogs...but think will stick to my nice little munster
Swiped from the web.. The Cane Corso is a very rare and ancient Italian breed that has been derived from the now extinct Roman Molosser. It is believed that, in ancient times, this historic Roman Molosser gave rise to two very different breeds of dog. One dog was massive and became known as the Neapolitan Mastiff, the other was a taller, lighter more agile mastiff which has become known as the Cane Corso. As the Romans bred dogs based on their usability, the Cane Corso was used primarily for hunting big game such as wild boar, wolf and bear and also guarding property and livestock from large predators such as wolves and human cattle thieves. Over the years, as big game hunting declined, the Cane Corso was used by farmers to herd cattle, protect the livestock and as a guard for the family home. The breed prospered with the flourishing agricultural economy during the 19th century and the years between World War 1 and World War II. After World War II, farms became increasingly modernised and there was little need for Corsos thus breed numbers decreased and the breed almost became extinct. Luckily, there were a few specimens which existed in isolated parts of Southern Italy where traditional activities were carried out. In these isolated places, the breed lived on, less used as working dogs but maintained for passion and tradition. It was due to the desire of a few families who wished to conserve the dogs inherited from their ancestors that the breed survived.
One of my favourite breeds:smt049 unfortunately they seem to be becoming more and more popular in the wrong hands
Yes - spent a bit of time reading about them tonight and what you say seems true. It's a shame people go for these 'macho' dogs for all the wrong reasons.
Corsos are wonderful dogs - but they are not for first time owners - they are dominant and need proper training. They are also very althetic and can easily clear a 6ft fence Jackie is the lady who runs the cane corso uk site. She also runs cane corso and molosser rescue http://canecorsoandmolosserrescue.com/
I have to agree with all the positives about the Corso I own 2, a rescued bitch and a recently purchased pup. I also have to agree with the negatives of bad breeding and ownership and ownership for all the wrong reasons Great with the family, but good protectors too. Although I have to say that my bitch is all front, and is a real softie at heart. No, if you are willing to do your breed and breeder research, before contemplating ownership, have experience of large dominant dogs and are prepared to put in the training miles, the Corso is a truly awesome dog. For those of you interested in the Corso as a breed, there is a Discovery Day in Manchester on August 3rd, at the Pet Resort and Care Centre, Denton There will apparently be at least 40 Cane Corsos there So for all those who want to know what they look like in the flesh heres your chance.
