If you like dogs and are thinking of starting a pet, a better breed than a cane corso, it's hard to even imagine.
Characteristics of the cane corso
It is a balanced species, very stable mentally. If the dog still becomes aggressive, then in relation to the true danger, he will not rush at each counter; affectionately and tenderly relates to children, with great desire assumes the role of nurse-bodyguard.
The Cannet Corso breed has a kind character. There are, of course, some difficulties - the dog needs fresh air and loads. It will take a very good physical form and preparation of the master himself, so as not to lag behind the dog for a walk.
The usual colors of cane corso are black, brindle, fawn, blue, red, black and brindle. Tiger and red dogs can have a face mask that does not overlap the eyes. There are white markings on the ends of the paws, the back of the nose, and the chest. This dog is a smooth-haired breed.
Cannet Corso externally powerful, muscular-developed, with a broad chest, "Molossian" face. Her height fluctuates, in males 64-68 centimeters, in bitches 60-64, and the weight reaches in males from 45 to 50 kilograms, in bitches from 40 to 45.
A bit of history
Originally from Italy, Cannet Corso has recently become an official breed, but very quickly gained widespread popularity. This breed of dogs developed almost naturally without blending species and breeding. Ancestors were ancient molasses and mastiff-like dogs, used mainly for warfare, property protection of the owner and livestock. Naturally, outwardly the dogs were not at all like Cannet Corso, but there was something in common. For example, strong and broad bones, powerful but short paws, large and massive head, as well as thick fur. They are not afraid of anything and are able to protect, this is also an inheritance from ancestors.
There are several amusing hypotheses about the origin of the name of the breed. The most probable is deciphering "cannes corso" as "a dog guarding a courtyard, a fenced territory". It was in this vein for the first time in the middle of the 16th century that the name of this breed sounded. But the Italian peasants needed a pet not so much for protection as for grazing cattle. These special foundations of farming and created their own conditions for the formation of the breed. Dogs were always near their master, and their psychological dependence was much greater than that of other species.
Only the working qualities were appreciated, namely, on the basis of them, and the animals were selected. A concrete type of Cannet Corso was obtained, moreover, the dogs of different provinces often differed greatly, but had common characteristics, characteristic only for them.
Home and devoted
Cannet corso can be kept in the apartment and in a private house. Keep a dog at home will be easy, it is best for a role of bodyguard. She has a great reaction, a short powerful jump, a strong grip due to the massive jaws and bulldog bite. It is easy to train, quickly learns commands .
When you take a puppy cane corso, you should know how many these dogs live. About ten to twelve years, but this is on average.
Caring for Cane Corso will not be difficult or burdensome for you. The dog has a small undercoat, however it does not protect from forty-degree frost, therefore, it is not worth keeping the dog year-round outdoors. And the role of the Cerberus is not suitable for the corset, because of the lack of communication can get sick, besides, it is very freedom-loving.
Although the dog is trained easily, do not be careless. If such an animal does not obey the master, in any case, there will be problems. Of course, you need to seriously take her upbringing .