The Cane Corso is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Italy for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
Cane Corso
Also known as Cane Corso Italiano, Italian Mastiff
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Origin
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Apulia and Southern Italy
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Size
- Height
- Male 64–70 cm · Female 60–66 cm
- Weight
- Male 40–50 kg · Female 35–45 kg
Coat
- Type
- short
- Length
- short
- Colours
- black, gray, light gray, slate gray, fawn, light fawn, dark fawn, red, brindle, chestnut brindle (nonstandard)
Traits
- intelligent, protective, majestic, powerful, noble, affectionate with family