Cane Corso Italiano: Dog food and breed portrait
The Cane Corso Italiano is a big dog from Italy. The FCI leads the breed in group 2, section 2.1 (standard 343). The Cane Corso Italiano is used as a guard dog among other things and is characterised by its eager and docile nature. Although it is not a dog for beginners, the Cane Corso Italiano is also suitable as a family dog.
Origin of the Cane Corso Italiano
The exact origins of the Great Dane, as Cane Corso Italiano is sometimes called, cannot be traced today.
What is certain, however, is that it is a very old dog breed and similar dogs lived in Sicily and southern Italy as early as the fourth century, where they were used as shepherd dogs.
Apart from this, the Roman Molosser dogs, which were used as herding and war dogs in the Roman Empire for centuries, are considered the ancestors of today's Cane Corso Italiano.
Despite its long history, the FCI has only recognised it as an independent breed since 1996.
Characteristics of Cane Corso Italiano
Cane Corso Italiano is a large breed of dog with an imposing appearance. Male dogs reach a shoulder height of up to 70 centimetres with a maximum weight of 50 kilograms and bitches can reach 66 centimetres and weigh 45 kilograms.
The Cane Corso Italiano has a strong build with a deep chest and muscular shoulders. His head is broad and the stop is clearly visible. The high set ears of Cane Corso Italiano have the shape of a triangle and hang down at the sides. His medium-sized, round eyes are usually dark, although their exact colour may vary depending on the coat colour.
A Cane Corso Italiano has a dense, short and shiny coat with little undercoat. The breed is bred in different colours with black or grey mask.
The breed standard of Cane Corso Italiano allows the following coat colours:
- Black
- Deer Red
- Slate Grey
- Light Grey
- Lead grey
- Brindle
- Colours
Cane Corso Italiano essence and character
Cane Corso is a calm and confident dog. He is considered to be alert and normally behaves quite calmly. As a classic guard and protection dog, he meets strangers at a distance and attaches great importance to protecting his family.
In order to avoid behavioural problems, good socialisation, as well as a consistent upbringing, are very important. If this is the case, Cane Corso Italiano proves to be a friendly and pleasant companion, who builds up a very close relationship with his owners.
Its hunting instinct, which is sometimes present, can normally be controlled quite well so that there should be no significant problems when walking. Nevertheless, the Cane Corso Italiano is on the breed list in some federal states, which means that there is a higher dog tax as well as certain requirements regarding keeping.
Activities with the Cane Corso Italiano
The Cane Corso has a strong protective instinct, which is why it can be used as a guard dog and can be trained as a protection dog. In addition, it is quite often used as a service dog, at least in Italy.
However, most of the dogs in the breed are nowadays purely family dogs, which are kept without special tasks. Not least because of its size; it is very important to provide enough employment in this case. In addition, in many cases, the support of a dog trainer can be useful for their education.
Despite its comparatively calm nature, the Cane Corso Italiano needs enough exercise. However, dog sports that put a lot of strain on the joints are not suitable for him. Instead, it is advisable to keep the dog busy by cycling, long walks or even obedience.
Cane Corso Italiano diseases
Cane Corso Italiano is generally considered to be robust and healthy. However, it can also suffer from various health problems. Like many large dogs, Cane Corso Italiano is susceptible to stomach torsion, hip dysplasia and other joint disorders.
There is also an increased risk of heart muscle disease, which can manifest itself in symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue and exhaustion.
In addition, the Cane Corso Italiano has very sensitive eyes, so dogs are prone to conjunctivitis and other eye problems.
The life expectancy of Cane Corso Italiano
A healthy Cane Corso Italiano from a reputable breeder will live on average about 10 to 12 years. However, as with all breeds, diseases and poor husbandry conditions can, of course, reduce the life expectancy of Cane Corso Italiano.
The right nutrition of Cane Corso Italiano
For a long and healthy life, it is very important that you provide your Cane Corso Italiano with high-quality dog food that meets their needs.
For this purpose, we recommend our cold-pressed dry dog food without cereals. This is because food produced using the cold-press method swells less in the stomach of the four-legged friend, which helps to reduce the risk of your dog's stomach turning.
In addition, the following care products and food supplements may be useful for Cane Corso Italiano if required:
- Eye Care Drops from Bellfor for the gentle cleansing of sensitive dog eyes.
- Bellfor joints & bones as support for the health of the musculoskeletal system
With the Bellfor nutritional concept, you can provide your Cane Corso with high-quality products from an early age and thus make a decisive contribution to the healthy development of your dog.
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