Cane Corso
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Cane Corso, also know as the Italian Mastiff, is a very impressive animal with a large body mass, which was required when they were used to assist with pig hunting in the past. These days they are not used as much for hunting, but have found their way into our homes as a pet.
Some Cane Corsos still have some have an immense prey drive, which needs to be well managed through a capable handler. This breed will be happiest when having lots of space to run around and isn’t made for city living, or for the novice dog owner.
The Cane Corso needs a human who is a good leader that can go with him on long walks, and will also willingly share their couch with him! . They love affection and will try to impose their body mass of up to 80kg on you when they feel like it! Their impressive facial expressions will tell you exactly what they feel and express their current moods.
Cane Corsos make fantastic watchdogs and can easily keep unwanted guests away. You can rest easy that their overall presence and majestic statute will scare away any intruder.
| Weight: | 45-50 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-11 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | very high |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Low |
There are many sources to get your Cane Corso from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Cane Corso to adopt:
To help your rescued Cane Corso to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Cane Corso from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
