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Cane Corso
Breed origin: Italy
Original purpose: Property watchdog and hunter of difficult game such as the wild boar.
AKC recognized: Not yet
AKC group: Miscellaneous Class
Size:
Height: males 25 to 27½ inches;
females 23½ to 26 inches
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Color: Black, gray, and fawn or red with a black or gray mask.
General characteristics/temperament: The Cane Corso is intelligent, noble, powerful, and an unequaled protector of his property and owners. They are easy to train, docile and affectionate to their owners, and loving with children. However, they can be reserved and sometimes aggressive toward strangers. Because of their large and powerful built, as well as their tendency to be strong willed and dominant, it is extremely important to provide consistent and extensive socialization and training beginning from early puppyhood.
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Good with children? Yes, but because of their very large size, training and proper supervision are very important.
Good watchdog? Yes
Protective? Yes
OK for inexperienced owners? No
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Intelligent? Yes
Easy to train? Yes
Known health problems: Hip dysplasia, Demodex mange, entropion, ectropion, cherry eye, gastric dilatation volvulus.
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Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Cane Corso Association of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Cane Corso Association of America Rescue
DogBreedMatch
