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 CANE CORSO
Description Temperament Height and Weight Health Problems
Ideal Living Conditions Exercise Life Expectancy Litter Size
Grooming Origin Group Color
Breed Clubs Breed Rescues

Description
The strength and power of the Cane Corso are evident in its appearance. It is average in size and has a lengthy torso that is muscular. Its head is large and square in shape. The muzzle is wide and deep. It has a definite stop. From its profile the thick and well-muscled neck angles to the muscular back. This breed's coat is thick, close to the body, and dark in color. The legs are well muscled and somewhat short in comparison to the length of its body.
Temperament
The Cane Corso has an intimidating appearance, but it is actually a gentle and easy-going breed. The breed is an excellent watch and guard. It is protective of its family and their property. It will do fine with children, but it is not a suitable playmate for very young or small children due to its size. It generally gets along with other pets, The breed is typically reserved around people it doesn't know. It is a smart breed that responds well to training.
Height and Weight
The Cane Corso is an average of 23-25 inches and weighs about 88-110 pounds.
Health Problems
The Cane Corso is a very healthy breed that is not associated with any genetic conditions. Due to its size, the breed may develop hip dysplasia.
Ideal Living Conditions
The Cane Corso is most suitable for outdoor living conditions, but will do fine in an apartment or any other type of small living conditions.
Exercise
The Cane Corso has a high energy level. This breed needs a significant amount of exercise. If this breed resides outside it will obtain most of the exercise it needs. Indoor types will require more opportunities of exercise. The Cane Corso has an endurance level that enables it to keep up with an owner who runs or performs any other high energy-activity.
Life Expectancy
The Cane Corso has an average life expectancy of 9-12 years.
Litter Size
The Cane Corso typically has 6 puppies in a litter.
Grooming
The short coat of the Cane Corso does not require a significant amount of grooming. Brushing the coat on a regular basis will help to keep any loose hairs from accumulating. More brushing is required during shedding season, but this breed is only a light shedder.
Origin
The Cane Corso originates from Italy
Group
Mastiff
Color
A wide range of colors are acceptable for the coat of the Cane Corso. These colors include varying shades of gray, black, red. A combination coat of these colors is also acceptable. The breed may have minimal white markings.
Breed Clubs
Cane Corso Club UK http://www.canecorsoclub.co.uk Cane Corso Association of America http://www.canecorso.org Cane Corso Club of Italy http://www.canecorsoitaliano.com Cane Corso Club Nederland http://www.canecorsoclub.nl
Breed Rescues
International Cane Corso Rescue Organization http://www.canecorsorescue.org NYC Cane Corso Rescue Foundation http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NY80.html Bella Rosa Cane Corso Rescue http://bellarosacanecorsos.com/rescue.html Cane Corso Association of America Rescue http://www.canecorso.org/rescue.htm

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