Cane Corso Dog
INTRODUCTION
Cane Corso Dogs are Affectionate, Intelligent and Majestic dogs. They are from the Working group. These breeds are excellent hunters and watchdogs. They are very muscular and extremely loyal but need early socializing and they love to please their human companions. Cane Corso Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic.
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- UPDATE: 20/04/2022
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Stable, Reserved, trainable, even-tempered, quiet, calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Miscellaneous. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Italy
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The breed’s name comes from the Latin for “bodyguard dog” or “robust dog”
2- The Cane Corso stands about 28” at the shoulder and can weigh more than 110 pounds
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Cane Corso Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Fawn, Black Brindle, Grey, Chestnut Brindle, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 105 - 140cm (41.5 - 55in)
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TAIL
Long size tail
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WEIGHT
Female: 40 - 45 kg
Male: 45 - 50 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Larger breeds such as the cane corso come into season every 8 to 12 months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Four to six puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Neapolitan Mastiffs
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FARM ANIMAL
The Corso became a versatile farm dog
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Cane Corso, was formed in 1983
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ORIGIN
Italy
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Cane Corsos can be aggressive as they do have a territorial, possessive, and guarding nature
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AS A PET
Yes Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
