Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
All about Cane Corso
All about CANE CORSO
Country of Origin: The Cane Corso Italiano (also known as the ‘Italian Mastiff’ or ‘Cane Corso Mastiff’) is a war and hunting dog which originated in southern Italy. It likely descends from the Neapolitan mastiff and the Roman ‘Canis Pugnax’, a powerful war dog, though the Cane Corso Italiano is a lighter, more agile breed which was used by troops for hunting or as an auxiliary force (‘Corso’ comes from the Latin for ‘guardian’). The Cane Corso Italiano was also used in bull baiting, a gambling ‘sport’ wherein one or more dogs were matched up against a chained bull. The Cane Corso Italiano had declined to near extinction by the 1980’s, but since then an intentional effort to rescue the breed has increased the dog’s numbers substantially. It is most prominent in southern Italy.
Size: The Cane Corso Italiano has a shoulder height of 64-69 cm (24-27 in) for males and 58-61 cm (23-25 in) for females. Males weigh 45-50 kg (99-110 lbs) and females 40-45 kg (88-99 lbs). The Cane Corso Italiano is large, lean, and athletic in appearance, with ‘V’-shaped ears that flop forward, a long wide, muzzle, pronounced stop, and arched neck.
Coat: The Cane Corso Italiano has short, dense, stiff hair in black, gray, fawn, or striped. It may have a black or grey muzzle or white markings on the chest and feet. The Cane Corso Italiano is a light shedder.
Character: The Cane Corso Italiano is a highly intelligent, loyal and protective dog that is very versatile and trainable. It is even tempered, alert, and confident, making an excellent guard or watchdog. Cane Corso Mastiffs are not aggressive, but will defend their owners fiercely when necessary. They are nearly unstoppable in a fight due to their unusually high pain tolerance.
Temperament: The Cane Corso Mastiff is loyal, docile, and affectionate toward its family, especially children. The Cane Corso Italiano should be socialized when young to minimize aggression with strangers and other dogs, but even with training Cane Corso Italianos are usually on edge around those they don’t know.
Care: The Cane Corso Italiano does not require much grooming—only an occasional brushing to remove dead hairs is required. Cane Corso Mastiffs don’t mind living outdoors as long as sufficient socialization and shelter is provided. Like other large breeds, the Cane Corso Italiano is susceptible to hip dysplasia. It is also prone to bloat, so avoid overfeeding and space meals throughout the day. The Cane Corso Mastiff has a life span of 10-11 years.
Training: The Cane Corso Italiano is intelligent and easily trainable. It is versatile and can quickly learn a wide variety of tasks. Cane Corso Italianos are a fairly large animal with a mind of their own, so inexperienced owners should think twice about selecting this breed. The Cane Corso Italiano must be taught to submit to all family members. Obedience training is highly recommended for the Cane Corso Mastiff.
Activity: The Cane Corso Italiano is athletic, requiring a substantial amount of daily exercise. It has high stamina, making it a great companion for long jogs or hikes. A fenced in yard is recommended; an apartment may not provide sufficient space.
Country of Origin: The Cane Corso Italiano (also known as the ‘Italian Mastiff’ or ‘Cane Corso Mastiff’) is a war and hunting dog which originated in southern Italy. It likely descends from the Neapolitan mastiff and the Roman ‘Canis Pugnax’, a powerful war dog, though the Cane Corso Italiano is a lighter, more agile breed which was used by troops for hunting or as an auxiliary force (‘Corso’ comes from the Latin for ‘guardian’). The Cane Corso Italiano was also used in bull baiting, a gambling ‘sport’ wherein one or more dogs were matched up against a chained bull. The Cane Corso Italiano had declined to near extinction by the 1980’s, but since then an intentional effort to rescue the breed has increased the dog’s numbers substantially. It is most prominent in southern Italy.
Size: The Cane Corso Italiano has a shoulder height of 64-69 cm (24-27 in) for males and 58-61 cm (23-25 in) for females. Males weigh 45-50 kg (99-110 lbs) and females 40-45 kg (88-99 lbs). The Cane Corso Italiano is large, lean, and athletic in appearance, with ‘V’-shaped ears that flop forward, a long wide, muzzle, pronounced stop, and arched neck.
Coat: The Cane Corso Italiano has short, dense, stiff hair in black, gray, fawn, or striped. It may have a black or grey muzzle or white markings on the chest and feet. The Cane Corso Italiano is a light shedder.
Character: The Cane Corso Italiano is a highly intelligent, loyal and protective dog that is very versatile and trainable. It is even tempered, alert, and confident, making an excellent guard or watchdog. Cane Corso Mastiffs are not aggressive, but will defend their owners fiercely when necessary. They are nearly unstoppable in a fight due to their unusually high pain tolerance.
Temperament: The Cane Corso Mastiff is loyal, docile, and affectionate toward its family, especially children. The Cane Corso Italiano should be socialized when young to minimize aggression with strangers and other dogs, but even with training Cane Corso Italianos are usually on edge around those they don’t know.
Care: The Cane Corso Italiano does not require much grooming—only an occasional brushing to remove dead hairs is required. Cane Corso Mastiffs don’t mind living outdoors as long as sufficient socialization and shelter is provided. Like other large breeds, the Cane Corso Italiano is susceptible to hip dysplasia. It is also prone to bloat, so avoid overfeeding and space meals throughout the day. The Cane Corso Mastiff has a life span of 10-11 years.
Training: The Cane Corso Italiano is intelligent and easily trainable. It is versatile and can quickly learn a wide variety of tasks. Cane Corso Italianos are a fairly large animal with a mind of their own, so inexperienced owners should think twice about selecting this breed. The Cane Corso Italiano must be taught to submit to all family members. Obedience training is highly recommended for the Cane Corso Mastiff.
Activity: The Cane Corso Italiano is athletic, requiring a substantial amount of daily exercise. It has high stamina, making it a great companion for long jogs or hikes. A fenced in yard is recommended; an apartment may not provide sufficient space.
Dad playing with Salvo.
He cought a rabbit in my yard 2 days ago so I cooked it and he enjoyed his dinner.lol.
Monday, November 9, 2009
""Please be aware that I LOVE these Dogs - however...you MUST be dominate and very Alpha to own one. Please read below BEFORE choosing to get an adult, teenaged or puppy of this breed.
Very loyal, willing to please and quiet around the house. The Cane Corso is highly intelligent and very trainable. Active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection dog. The Cane Corso Italiano is great with children in the family. Docile and affectionate with the owner. They are protective yet gentle. The Cane Corso has a very stable temperament. It makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog. It will not wonder from the home. They stick close to their masters. If necessary he becomes a terrible and brave protector of people, house and property. The Cane Corso is not a fighting dog. They were bred as working dogs for hundreds of years. Therefore they will not go out "looking" for a fight, but on the other hand they will not back down from other dogs who try to dominate them. The Cane Corso requires an experienced owner who knows how to display a natural authority over the dog. It can be aggressive with strangers and other dogs if not socialized or if it sees itself above humans in the pecking order. It should be carefully socialized when it is a pup. It is highly recommended that these dogs become fully obedience trained. If a Cane Corso is fully trained, with an owner who is firm, confident and consistent, setting rules the dog must follow and placing clear limits to what he can and cannot do, along with providing the proper daily mental and physical exercise, the Cane Corso will be an amenable companion. Learn what makes the canine animal tick and treat his breed accordingly. Suspicious of strangers, but wonderful with the family. A well balanced Corso will put up with strangers if the owners are present. When raised correctly, the dog should be submissive to all members of the family. Corso ears were originally cropped to help them ward off wolves while protecting livestock. Their ears are much more sensitive than the rest of their bodies. Generally, they're practically impervious to pain otherwise, so many Corso owners are often disappointed to find that electrical "invisible fence" containment systems don't deter their dogs.""
Very loyal, willing to please and quiet around the house. The Cane Corso is highly intelligent and very trainable. Active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection dog. The Cane Corso Italiano is great with children in the family. Docile and affectionate with the owner. They are protective yet gentle. The Cane Corso has a very stable temperament. It makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog. It will not wonder from the home. They stick close to their masters. If necessary he becomes a terrible and brave protector of people, house and property. The Cane Corso is not a fighting dog. They were bred as working dogs for hundreds of years. Therefore they will not go out "looking" for a fight, but on the other hand they will not back down from other dogs who try to dominate them. The Cane Corso requires an experienced owner who knows how to display a natural authority over the dog. It can be aggressive with strangers and other dogs if not socialized or if it sees itself above humans in the pecking order. It should be carefully socialized when it is a pup. It is highly recommended that these dogs become fully obedience trained. If a Cane Corso is fully trained, with an owner who is firm, confident and consistent, setting rules the dog must follow and placing clear limits to what he can and cannot do, along with providing the proper daily mental and physical exercise, the Cane Corso will be an amenable companion. Learn what makes the canine animal tick and treat his breed accordingly. Suspicious of strangers, but wonderful with the family. A well balanced Corso will put up with strangers if the owners are present. When raised correctly, the dog should be submissive to all members of the family. Corso ears were originally cropped to help them ward off wolves while protecting livestock. Their ears are much more sensitive than the rest of their bodies. Generally, they're practically impervious to pain otherwise, so many Corso owners are often disappointed to find that electrical "invisible fence" containment systems don't deter their dogs.""
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Barcelona at IABCA dog show as puppy
Barcelona at a IABCA Urkunde Dog show back when she was a puppy. she was judged by 4 Judges and received 4 SG1 ratings. #1 best of breed, #1 best of breed puppy. I never got a chance to get out to any dog shows lately but looking forward to more shows with her and Salvo my other dog (sire).
This Photo is another Cane Corso that I own Salvo DEL ROSSO MALPELO and we brought him straight from Italy a few years ago. He was expensive to buy there but I went for it and brought him to the US. His pedigree was in perfect condition with Champion Bloodlines so I figured it was worth it. Good dogs are hard to find. Also a smart dog, listens, obeys, friendly, strong and healthy.
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