Cane Corso
adult Cane Corso
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group: working / molossoid |
height: 22-28"
/ 55.9-71.1 cm |
types: |
weight: 80-140
lbs /
36.3-63.5 kg |
colors: |
black,
blue, chestnut, brown, fawn, red or any of these brindled |
physical traits: |
well muscled |
hair type: |
short, dense |
personality/
temperament: |
strong, courageous, stable,
loyal, aloof with strangers, protective, self confident,
intelligent, alert,some can be shy, vicious, aggressive with
strangers, not good with other dogs |
maintenance/
special needs:
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little grooming, drools,
socialize early, patient and firm early training |
nicknames: |
Sicilian Branchiero, Cane
di Macellaio, Corso Dog |
origination: |
Italy (Sicily) |
bred for: |
cattle droving, hunt large
game-wildboar, stag, cattle |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
companion, security, city
life, guard dog, watchdog |
good with kids? |
supervise as with any
large dog |
of interest: |
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life expectancy: |
10-15 yrs |
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kennel clubs: |
arba-(working dog group) |
rescues: |
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health issues: |
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books on this
breed: |
Cane
Corso (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) |
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