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.

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

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Cane Corso Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Black, Fawn, Black Brindle, Grey, Chestnut Brindle, Red

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    10 - 12 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 105 - 140cm (41.5 - 55in)

  • TAIL

    Long size tail

  • 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

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    Four to six puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Neapolitan Mastiffs

  • FARM ANIMAL

    The Corso became a versatile farm dog

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    Cane Corso, was formed in 1983

  • ORIGIN

    Italy

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    Cane Corsos can be aggressive as they do have a territorial, possessive, and guarding nature

  • AS A PET

    Yes Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

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