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About Cane Corso / Italian mastiff:
Cane Corso is definitely not a breed for first-time owners. This is a headstrong breed that will need a good leader to be a pet. Cane Corso or Italian mastiff breed is different from the retrievers and the spaniels of the dog world.
They will not like to cuddle in fact they might acknowledge your presence but do not expect this breed to come to you just for petting or affection. This is a muscular and smart-looking dog but just a word of caution that they will not be for everyone.
You always have to remember that this breed loves his or her family but will not be demonstrative of it. They might come as aloof at times and will never respond well to strangers or people other than their immediate family members so you will have to introduce him or them to strangers well.
They will need regular exercise and will not make good companions in an apartment environment. They do best in the home with yards.
Cane Corso Profile
Grooming
Easy to groom
Grooming required minimal
Personality
Guarding Potential
Highly Intelligent
Veterinarian Visits
Frequent
Cane Corso Breed Information:
Country of Origin: Italy
Dog Group: Working
Origin of Name: The name Cane Corso derives inspiration from the old term that was used in rural activities such as boar hunting and bear fighting, which indicates the catch dog and was kept as a bodyguard.
Monthly keeping cost of Cane Corso: Premium: Rs.5,000 | Standard: Rs.2,000
Shedding: A bit low
Size: Large
Tendency to Bark: Very high
Life Span: 11 to 12 years
Availability: Rare
Cane corso bite force: 700 psi
Can Corso Maintenance:
- Visits to Groomer: Low
- Drooling: No
- Bath: Rare
- Tolerance to heat: Basks in it
- Tolerance to cold: Need warmth
- Exercise Requirement: Lots
Hair & Coat
- Under Coat: No
- Colour: Black
- Coat Type: Short
- Hair Length: Short
- Hair Density: Sparse
Health
Cane Corso is generally a healthy breed but you have to remember when getting a puppy home that almost all and every breed has a chance of developing genetic disorders and they can also get any of the common diseases.
- Joint problems
- hip dysplasia
- gastric dilation volvulus
- bloating
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
Temperament
The Cane Corso is an extremely intelligent breed, which is quiet and is always willing to please its owner by being the best guard dog. The one thing that differentiates them from the other breeds is that it will not be the petting that he gives to his or her owner. This breed is an excellent guard dog and this is how they will please their owner by ensuring that the property is guarded.
Training & Intelligence
The Cane Corso is an intelligent breed that will be ready to learn but you have to keep in mind that they can be stubborn at times so you have to ensure that you have an effective training program. The most important thing to start training your Cane Corso is to remember that you will need to establish yourself as the leader very early in the training program otherwise it can become an uphill task to train your pet.
Breeding
Litter Size: 6 to 9 puppies (approximately)
Complication in Breeding: No
Procreation
This perfect guard does not have many complications attached to its breeding. They are adorable as puppies and grow up to be a friendly and handsome dog. You just have to remember that their large heads can make the C section a very common affair.
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