Cane Corso: Everything You Need To Know

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Cane Corso: Everything You Need To Know

Table of Contents

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Brief History

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Facts

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Mixed Breed Cane Corsos

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Cane Corso Care Needs

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Cane Carso Care Tips

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How to Train A Cane Corso?

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Conclusion

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Brief History Cane Corso is a descendant of large Roman war dogs brought to Italy to breed with native Italian breeds. It is now one of two Italian Mastiff breeds that gained widespread popularity in the US after 1987.

It is also often confused with the American Pitbull Terrier. Initially, it hunted wild boars, helps farmers in guarding livestock and farmhouses. Now, they are excellent watchdogs.

Facts Average Height: From 24 to 27 inches tall Weight: From 88 to 120 pounds Temperament: Reserved, Confident, Territorial, and Keenly Alert to its surroundings Characteristics: Highly-Intelligent, Easy-to-Train, Extremely Loyal, Quiet Dog, Colors: Black, Grey, Black Brindle, and Red Nature: Dominating if not trained right as a puppy Cane Corso Price: Average ranges from $900-$2,000. The topquality Cane Corso price (with exceptional breed lines) can even range from $2,500 to as high as $8,500.

Mixed Breed Cane Corsos

American Pit Corso

Blue Blood Cane Corso

The mix of Cane Corso & American Pit Bull Terrier

The mix of Cane Corso & Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Cane Corxer The mix of Cane Corso & Boxer

Cane Corso Care Needs Bathing & Grooming

It sheds minimally and is easy to groom. It has a short thick coat that needs brushing occasionally. Usually, it needs bathing every 20 – 30 days. But if it gets dirty, do not hesitate to bathe it again.

Living Conditions

Cane Corsos are flexible with living arrangements. You can keep them outdoors with adequate shelter if you live in apartments. But, you cannot leave them outdoors in high temperatures or severely cold weather.

Exercise

Cane Corso needs daily exercise and long brisk walks. They are an excellent jogging companion and suitable for those with an active lifestyle.

Best Suitable

It’s best for families with older kids and no other pets.

Cane Carso Care Tips Cane Corso puppies (2months – 1.5 years) need nutrition growth, particularly for the development of bones and muscles. Give attention to their diet and feed food specifically suitable for large dog breeds.

Cane Corso puppies have a lot of energy. Exercise them regularly, but be gentle during playtime to avoid injures.

Adult Cane Corsos (2-4 years) are prone to develop an eye condition called cherry-eye. Keep a watch for eye infections, irritated, red, or teary eyes in them. Consult an eye doctor immediately to avoid the spread of other eye problems.

Senior Cane Corsos (8-12 years) are prone to hip dysplasia, arthritis, eye issues, and bloating. Therefore get them checked by the vet regularly to catch the symptoms early.

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How to Train A Cane Corso?

Biting & Dog Food Aggression Cane Corso puppies can bite during teething.

They are overprotective of their belongings and can show dog food aggression.

Give chew toys and sternly command them ‘NO’ if it begins to bite.

Try walking away or abruptly stop playing to help them identify biting as unacceptable behavior.

If they start growling or defending food, place down their empty food bowl and show them who has the authority. Then you decide when to fill the bowl.

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Barking & Jumping on People Cane Corsos are big dogs; people can freeze up around them when it barks. They can even jump on people to show their joy.

Train it to be a great leash walker.

Invest in adjustable Corso’s pieces of equipment as they grow fast, till 18 months.

Take them on lots of sniffs and exploring environment walks.

Socialize Cane Corso puppies like adults to reduce their shyness and aggression towards strangers.

Avoid eye contact and do not show excitement when they jump. Turn your body on the side so they cannot grip you.

Conclusion

Conclusion It is not a dog for first-time pet parents.

You must train your Cane Corso puppies accurately to handle them well.

Additionally, invest in pet insurance to give the best health care and cover expenses if it bites someone or damages their property.