{"id":170,"date":"2023-05-18T15:25:52","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T20:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/?p=170"},"modified":"2023-05-18T17:28:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T22:28:00","slug":"the-cane-corso-large-strong-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/the-cane-corso-large-strong-smart\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cane Corso: Large, Strong &#038; Smart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Cane Corso is an incredible breed for the large dog lover! O<\/strong><strong>riginating in the country of Italy, the Corso, despite its formidable appearance, is also known to be affectionate, gentle and intelligent!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Keep reading to learn more about this dog breed!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Cane Corso: Meet the Breed<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With origins going as far back as ancient Roman times (in the southeastern region of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Puglia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puglia<\/a><\/span>), this Italian breed of Mastiff was formally recognized by the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150519054359\/http:\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/cane-corso\/#standard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AKC in 2010<\/a><\/span> into the Working Group after arriving in the USA in 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/cane-corso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">history<\/a>, this incredible and fearless breed has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carried buckets of flaming oil (strapped to their backs) into enemy lines.<\/li>\n<li>Protected livestock and herded cattle; and<\/li>\n<li>Hunted large game (including wild boars).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Corso breed is also popular for guard dogs as well as companion dogs because of its attentive and protective nature and the ability to develop deep bonds with its humans.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Proper Way to Say \u201cCane Corso\u201d<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the AKC, the proper pronunciation of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/dog-breeds\/how-to-pronounce-breed-names\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cane Corso<\/a><\/span> is \u201cCAH-ne\u201d meaning \u201cdog\u201d in Italian.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Translated from Latin, the breed name roughly means \u201cbodyguard dog.\u201d<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Want to shorten the name? Use \u201cCorso\u201d (but never \u201cCane\u201d).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Talking about more than one? Use the plural term, \u201cCorsi\u201d (COR-see).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Characteristics<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-171\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-171\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HarleyAndBubbaCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=300%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Two Lovable Cane Corsi Dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HarleyAndBubbaCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HarleyAndBubbaCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=1024%2C740&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HarleyAndBubbaCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=768%2C555&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/HarleyAndBubbaCaneCorsi-min.jpg?w=1340&amp;ssl=1 1340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harley and Bubba, Can Corsi (Courtesy: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Da Boyz Cane Corso<\/a><\/span>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite its often-intimidating appearance, the Cane Corso has a plethora of <strong>desirable<\/strong> K9 characteristics, including being:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intelligent.<\/li>\n<li>Confident.<\/li>\n<li>Affectionate.<\/li>\n<li>Docile.<\/li>\n<li>Playful.<\/li>\n<li>Protective.<\/li>\n<li>Extremely loyal.<\/li>\n<li>Eager to please\/trainable.<\/li>\n<li>Versatile.<\/li>\n<li>Majestic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But, with the wrong owner or lifestyle, these canines can <strong>also<\/strong> be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assertive.<\/li>\n<li>Willful.<\/li>\n<li>Destructive.<\/li>\n<li>Dominant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Responsible breeding, early socialization, regular physical and mental exercise, and proper training are all <strong>critical<\/strong> for a well-balanced Corso companion. Remember, as a member of the working group, Corsi are natural athletes who need <strong>constructive<\/strong> and <strong>adequate<\/strong> ways to release their energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Owners also need to <strong>create<\/strong> and <strong>enforce<\/strong> strong boundaries (with <strong>confidence<\/strong> and <strong>assertiveness<\/strong>) to reinforce their alpha status; if they do not, the Corso will step into the alpha role.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The American Kennel Club: The <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/cane-corso\/\"><strong>Cane Corso<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Size and Lifespan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This breed typically weighs <strong>over 100 pounds<\/strong> with a shoulder height of almost 28 inches all lending to its overall imposing presence. As with most large to giant dogs, the Cane Corso has a shorter life span than the smaller K9 breeds, usually ranging from 9-12 years.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-172\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-172 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AKCCaneCorsoSizeAndLifeExpectancy.png?resize=800%2C85&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cane Corso Size and Longevity Image\" width=\"800\" height=\"85\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AKCCaneCorsoSizeAndLifeExpectancy.png?resize=1024%2C109&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AKCCaneCorsoSizeAndLifeExpectancy.png?resize=300%2C32&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AKCCaneCorsoSizeAndLifeExpectancy.png?resize=768%2C81&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AKCCaneCorsoSizeAndLifeExpectancy.png?w=1368&amp;ssl=1 1368w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/85;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Size and Longevity of the Cane Corso (Courtesy: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/cane-corso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Kennel Club<\/a><\/span>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Physical Traits of the Corso<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-174 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BubbaHarleyDanteCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=300%2C191&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"3 Cane Corsi: Bubba, Harley and Dante Sitting on the Ground looking up at the Camera\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BubbaHarleyDanteCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BubbaHarleyDanteCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=1024%2C651&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BubbaHarleyDanteCaneCorsi-min.jpg?resize=768%2C488&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BubbaHarleyDanteCaneCorsi-min.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/191;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">3 Cane Corsi: Bubba (Gray), Harley (Black Brindle) and Dante (Black) Cane Corsi (Courtesy: Da Boyz Cane Corso)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For those looking for a large, low-shedding dog that only requires monthly grooming, the Cane Corso is your dog! With a short and thicker coat, the Corsi coat is waterproof. Their thick undercoat also protects them in the colder months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This breed has <strong>7 recognized coat colors<\/strong> including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Black<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Black Brindle<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chestnut Brindle<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fawn<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gray<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gray Brindle<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Red<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition, the breed standard also has two standard <strong>markings or masks<\/strong>: the <strong>black<\/strong> mask and the <strong>gray<\/strong> mask.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the right dog parent, the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourpurebredpuppy.com\/reviews\/canecorsos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cane Corso<\/a><\/span> is an amazing dog breed!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But before adding one to your family and life, it\u2019s critical to understand and accept the need for extensive socialization and training from a very early age (not to mention the ability to overlook a lot of drooling, slobbering, loud snoring, and gassiness!).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But, for those who <strong>do<\/strong> invest substantial time and effort into their Corso, the <em><strong>rewards are limitless<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzCaneCorsoLogo-min.jpeg?resize=244%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Da Boyz Cane Corso Logo\" width=\"244\" height=\"209\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 244px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 244\/209;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We hope you enjoyed learning about the incredible dog breed, the Cane Corso!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Subscribe to follow our brand-new blog for more great canine information to give <strong>your<\/strong> dog its very best life!\u00a0New blog posts are posted bi-weekly each month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Looking to add a Cane Corso to your family? <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Reach out to us at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:Info@DaBoyzCaneCorso.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info@DaBoyzCaneCorso.com<\/a><\/span>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cane Corso is an incredible breed for the large dog lover! 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