Cane Corso

Race's history and genesis

   The Italian-born Cane Corso dog is said to be a direct ancestor of the Roman Molossus. Its name is derived from the Latin words canis, meaning dog, and cohors, meaning guardian and referring to its past function. This working dog has historically served as a guard, hunter, fighter, and agricultural help.

This breed of dog was a success in protecting the home, livestock, and other valuables. This breed was on the verge of extinction during the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries as a consequence of significant climatic changes, agricultural automation, and most all as a result of continual economic and political upheavals in the territory of Italy at the time. Fortunately, a renowned dog enthusiast named Dr. Brenner authored an essay about this magnificent breed in 1976 that sparked interest among the general population.

The standard describes the Cane Corso as one of the greatest watchdogs since it has a lot of characteristics from its predecessors, such courage and intelligence.

Characteristics of the breed of cane corso 

One of the most well-known examples of the molossus is the Cane Corso dog. This particular breed of dog, originally from the south of Italy, is highly bright, kind-hearted, and fearless, and he needs a person to take care of all his requirements.

This breed may be highly dedicated to the owner and the entire family if properly raised and cared for.

Handling the race

The Kane Corso does not require a lot of maintenance. Regular physical activity, such as daily walks, is undoubtedly the first and most important component. However, this breed also needs to perform the duties necessary to preserve its mental stability, calm demeanor, and joyful disposition.

You only need to brush your dog once or twice a week, and you should use a high-quality dog brush for this. The shedding increases twice a year, in the fall and spring, necessitating more frequent brushing.

When he is young, he can be bathed once a week if necessary, and once or twice a month is sufficient when he is an adult.

The dog's teeth must be washed and cleaned two to three times a week in order to avoid tartar buildup and bacterial encrustation in the mouth.

This breed's ears should be examined once a week in order to identify and stop any potential infections in their tracks.

The nails of a dog need to be trimmed on a regular basis. Too-long nails can cause orthopedic issues, and broken nails might cause an infection. It is advised to clip them once or twice a month because of this. Dogs' nails are extremely delicate, and at their tips are blood vessels that are not apparent in this breed due to the pigmentation of the nails.

You should be extremely careful while trimming, and dedicate yourself to this area of care from a young age so that the dog becomes accustomed to it.

Cane Corso – training of a Cane Corso dog

Training won't be difficult for anyone who chooses a Cane Corso because of the breed's high intelligence and rapid learning. Given that dominance should be maintained throughout the training process in order for the dog to understand the fundamental principles from a young age, it is not recommended for novice owners.

The owner of a cane corso should be tough, determined, and uncompromising while teaching the breed. Of course, this does not indicate violence, which involves punishing the dog physically. Animal abuse is defined as striking a dog. Furthermore, when dealing with big, powerful breeds, every strike indicates that you have exhausted all other options and that you are actually weaker than them rather than stronger.

The secret to teaching this breed is to remain confident and calm. The dog will swiftly respond to your commands once he sees that you are persistent in demanding what you want, and he will grow up to be a noble and devoted creature. Praise and prizes are a key component of training, as are prompt corrections