The Cane Corso Italiano is the original Cane Corso breed. It originated in Italy and is closely related to the Neapolitan Mastiff. A robust breed strongly built but elegant with powerful muscles. He expresses strength, agility and endurance. The name Cane Corso means “Running Dog” in Italian. Cane means “Dog” and Corso means “Course”.

The Cane Corso does not require much grooming. Occasionally comb to remove dead hair. Some Cane Corso may drool or slobber, especially in hot weather or after getting a drink.

Very loyal, willing to please and quiet around the house, the Cane Corso is highly intelligent and very trainable. Active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection dog. The Cane Corso is great with children in the family. Docile and affectionate with the owner, they are protective yet gentle. The Cane Corso has a very stable temperament. It makes an excellent guard and watchdog. It will not wander from the home. They stick close to their masters. If necessary they become a  terribly brave protector of people, house and property. The Cane Corso is not a fighting dog. They were bred as powerful working dogs for hundreds of years. Therefore they will not go out looking for a fight, but on the other hand they will not back down from other dogs who try to dominate them.

The Cane Corso requires an experienced owner who knows how to display a natural authority over the dog. They can be aggressive with strangers and other dogs if not socialised or if they see themselves above humans in the pecking order. They should be carefully socialised when a pup. It is highly recommended that these dogs become fully obedience trained. If a Cane Corso is fully trained with an owner who is firm, confident and consistent, setting rules the dog must follow, clear limits to what he can and cannot do, along with providing the proper daily mental and physical exercise, the Cane Corso will be an amenable companion. Learn what makes the Canine animal tick and treat his breed accordingly. Suspicious of strangers, but wonderful with the family a well balanced Corso will put up with strangers if the owner is present. When raised correctly the dog should be submissive to all members of the family.