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Cane Corso

cane corso dog
adult Cane Corso
cane corso dog

    height of a cane corso dog
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:

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:  
ideal for: companion, security, city life, guard dog, watchdog
good with kids? supervise as with any large dog
of interest:  
life expectancy: 10-15 yrs  
kennel clubs: arba-(working dog group)
rescues:    
health issues:    
books on this breed: Cane Corso (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
     
cane corso dog
 
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