Cane Corso

Italský corso pes (Cane corso)

Cane Corso – front view
Photo: Elmo24105mops, CC0, source
Cane Corso – front view
Photo: Wili15, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Cane Corso – side view
Photo: Topmoretta, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Cane Corso – side view
Photo: Wili15, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Cane Corso – front view
Photo: Willy1504, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Cane Corso – side view
Photo: Willy1504, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originItaly
CategoryGiant
Height at withers60–68 cm
Weight40–50 kg
Life span10–12 years

Recognition features

Purpose

An Italian guard dog and helper for hunting and cattle work; descendant of Roman war molossers.

History

The breed from southern Italy was nearly forgotten until enthusiasts revived it after 1970. FCI recognised it in 1996.

Coat

Short dense coat; black, grey, brindle, fawn.

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