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The direct ancestor of the modern Cane Corso Italiano is the old Roman Molossian. Formerly scattered all over Italy, in the recent past, the breed was only prevalent in the Province Apulia and in the adjacent regions of Southern Italy. His name derives from the Latin "cohors," which means "protector, guardian of the farmyard." The Cane Corso is medium to large-sized
dog, robust and sturdy, but elegant at the same time. An outstanding guardian of property, family and livestock, he is extremely agile and responsive. In the past, it has been used for herding cattle and hunting big game. The Cane Corso is also known as Italian Mastiff.
An intelligent and powerful dog, he can make a fine companion, when properly raised. However, this is not a breed for everyone. The breed need a good deal of attention and physical exercise. The breed is sometimes described as an aggressive dog, and this is true to a certain extent. However, a well-raised Cane Corso will never show aggression without a good reason. With his own family, the Cane Corso is a grand companion, usually gerring along with children and pets. Although he is usually gentle with children, he should not be given a job of baby-sitting. Small children can try his patience by giving him pain.
Owners should realize that these powerful dogs can become difficult to control if not properly socialized from early age.
Because of his intelligence and background as working dog, the Cane love to work and makes a good hunting and police dog.
Coat
The coat is short, shiny, very dense with a light undercoat.
Color
The colors are black, lead-gray, slate-gray, light gray, light fawn; stag red and dark fawn; brindle (stripes on different shades of fawn or grey); in fawn colored and brindle dogs the black or gray mask on the muzzle should not go beyond the line of the eyes. A small white patch on the chest, on the tips of the feet and on the bridge of the nose is acceptable.
Size
23.5-27 inches at shoulders.
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