Cane Corso breed information

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The Cane Corso Italiano is a medium-big size powerful dog; it is strongly built but elegant, very distinguished, expresses strength, agility and endurance. Its name derives from the Latin "Cohors" which means "Guardian", "Protector". It is a highly intelligent, affectionate dog breed, which makes a perfect companion to children. It makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog. The Cane Corso Italiano is a very loyal and docile dog breed. This dog is protective yet gentle. It is highly intelligent and trainable. It is very affectionate with the owner and great with children. It is willing to please and quiet around the house. It sticks close to its masters, will not wander from the home. The Cane Corso is active, even-minded and has a very stable temperament. It should be carefully socialized as a puppy. It is highly recommended that this dog become fully obedience trained, requires an experienced owner. If necessary it becomes a terrible and brave protector of people, house and property. It makes an unequalled watch and protection dog. It can be aggressive with strangers and other dogs. When raised correctly, the dog should be submissive to all members of the family

Cane Corso

Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years
Color: black, plumb-grey, slate, light grey, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn, tubby
Eyes: medium size, well spaced, dark for black muzzles, light brown for gray muzzles
Coat type: short, not smooth, vitreous texture, shiny, stiff, very dense
Size: males 25 1/2 - 26 1/2 inches; females 24 1/2 - 25 1/2 inches
Health issues: Hip and elbow dysplasia, heart disorders, torn cruciates, gastric torsion ("bloat"), demodex mange (red mange), eyelid abnormalities.
Living conditions: The Cane Corso will do okay in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. It will be content to live outdoors provided they have adequate shelter. This is a very athletic breed it needs a lot of regular exercise. It makes an excellent jogging companion.

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