Dog
Group:
Working 
Cane Corso Italiano Champions
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Pronunciation:
(Kah-NAYE COR-so I-tal-i-an-o)
Breed Description:
The Cane Corso Italiano breed of dog has a stable temperament and are easy to train. They are usually good with children. They may be reserved with people they don’t know and should be well-socialized from a young age. They tend to be quiet dogs. They are very loyal and willing to please.
Height:
The Cane Corso Italiano breed of dog stands 23.6 to 26.7 inches tall at the withers.
Weight:
These dogs weigh between 88 and 110 pounds.
Exercise:
The Cane Corso Italiano breed of dog is an athletic breed and does require a lot of regular exercise to stay fit and to remain healthy.
Life Expectancy:
The Cane Corso Italiano breed of dog has a normal lifespan of 10-11 years.
Grooming:
The breed has minimal grooming requirements but does need regular brushing for good health and to reduce shedding. It is also necessary to clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
The Cane Corso Italiano breed of dog is a very old breed, probably the original Cane Corso breed of Italy and the ancestor of the old Roman war dogs which were used to hunt wild animals and used in battles. This breed was once common all over Italy but it was allowed to virtually die out. The current Cane Corso Italiano is a “recovered” breed. It has been brought back from the brink of extinction by devoted breeders since the 1980s. This modern day breed is recognized by the FCI. The breed will be eligible for full AKC registration in 2010. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
