The Cane Corso is a large Italian mastiff with a noble and imposing presence, historically used as a guardian of property and livestock. Deeply loyal and protective of family, they are intelligent and trainable with experienced owners who provide firm, consistent leadership. They are not recommended for inexperienced owners and require early, thorough socialisation from puppyhood.
I got my Cane Corso thinking my previous dog experience with large breeds would translate. It did not fully. He tested my authority constantly for the first eighteen months and a professional trainer was essential. He is now reliable but it required more work than I anticipated. He is a wonderful do…
Read full review →My Cane Corso is the most impressive dog I have ever owned. He is one hundred and thirty pounds of calm, measured power. He does not bark unnecessarily, does not react impulsively, and never does anything without purpose. With my family he is soft and gentle, following the children around and lying …
Read full review →We have five acres and my Cane Corso has taken ownership of every square inch of it. He patrols regularly, investigates disturbances, and has deterred multiple would-be trespassers just by appearing at the fence. He is completely calm and friendly once we introduce someone as a welcome guest. With o…
Read full review →I have owned Rottweilers and Dobermans previously and the Cane Corso is in a different league of commitment required. He needs daily training maintenance, not just as a puppy but always. He needs significant socialization. He needs an owner who projects calm confidence. When all of that comes togeth…
Read full review →My children were eight and five when we got our Cane Corso puppy. Watching them grow up together has been one of the great joys of my life. He is enormous and my kids are still small but he calibrates his movements perfectly around them, moves slowly, and lies down to be at their level. He is protec…
Read full review →I want to be honest with anyone considering a Corso. This is not a dog for the faint-hearted. My girl is wonderful in the right hands but the wrong hands would be dangerous with a dog this powerful. I did two years of obedience work, socialization classes, and worked with a specialist trainer before…
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