The Breed
BREED HISTORY
As a recently recovered breed, the Cane Corso's history is shrouded in mystery and differing opinions. It is generally agreed that the Cane Corso is a farm dog which has been used for stock control, property and personal protection and big game hunting throughout its history. The breed was recovered from near extinction through the efforts of enthusiasts in the 1980's, the Corso is now popular globally.The Corso is likely derived from the same root stock as the
Neapolitan Mastiff; the historically documented
Roman war dog "
Canes Pugnaces". The Corso favours agility and speed, where the Neapolitan is known for power and strength.
At their October 2009 meeting the American Kennel Club Board of Directors approved a proposal that made the Cane Corso eligible for full AKC registration on June 1, 2010 and eligible to compete in all AKC competitions as a part of the Working Group starting June 30, 2010.
TEMPERAMENT
Cane Corso are considered to have an even, stable temperament. They are easy to train, generally good with children, and calm with their primary guardians. They can be reserved, suspicious and may be aggressive toward people they do not know, if not properly socialized. Corsos tend to be a quiet breed.
The true Corso should be indifferent when approached and should only react when a real threat is present.
The Standard
Please read the information within the link below for more information about the Cane Corso. This will help you in determining if this breed is right for you.
Note: These dogs are not labradors which means you must take full responsibility in proper training your Cane Corso. Corso are very easily trained.
