All about can Corso

Cane Corso is the pride of Italian dog breeding. Representatives of this breed are distinguished by a beautiful appearance and excellent protective qualities. Despite the fact that Canes Corso look quite menacing, their temper is actually very friendly. They are gentle and kind. Today we will take a closer look at this breed and learn all about its main characteristics.

The ancestors of Cane Corso are Molossian dogs that live in ancient Rome. It should be noted that the Molossians are descended from the Macedonian quadrupeds, the dogs of the Etruscans and the fighting dogs. Corso's ancestors carried both guard and military service. They were large and fearless in nature.

The Italians were able to combine in one form many useful abilities and skills. Cane Corso and guarded the property of their owners, and protected them from any dangers, and helped during the hunt for large animals. Such pets were truly universal and indispensable. They are often mentioned in various works of Italian culture. They have always been treated with respect, because they brought the man only benefit.

Images of Cane Corso were put on the tombs, they made figures in the form of these animals. Some authors devoted poems to these pets. From various kinds of literary sources that belong to the XV century, you can learn about the first mention of the representatives of this breed. With the Corso Canal, the Italians went hunting for bears. The way of life of people in general was directly connected with representatives of the described breed. They are mentioned in folklore.

In ancient Rome, breeding work was carried out only at a primitive level, but in special nurseries. However, the fall of the empire is not the best effect on the breeding of such dogs. At this point, they were used primarily as hunters, which did not have a very good effect on the next generations of Can Corso. The main factor for this breed was that it was not recognized by the new aristocracy, which refused to keep at the courts of these large animals. Unfortunately, since Corso Italian began to be considered as pets rural and common people.

As a result, this led to the fact that once a single breed began to inevitably divide into subspecies. There was confusion with other dogs. As a result, the original appearance of the Corso canoe was gradually eroded. This is especially affected by the characteristics of the nature of these pets. Many owners began to breed Cane Corso, pursuing their goals. For example, in some cases they developed excessive aggressiveness and anger.

Initially, the subspecies of this breed were intended to be kept in the open in the conditions of villages, which is why, with the growth of cities, Cana Corso gradually became less and less popular and widespread. Most likely, this breed would have disappeared altogether, if not for the efforts of Italian enthusiasts who decided to revive it. To this end, they literally had to collect the necessary material bit by bit, traveling throughout Italy in search of the best representatives of the disappearing species.

Interest in Can Corso was able to awaken the researcher Berber. He spent a lot of time studying the history and traditions of Italian villages, and the dogs of the described breed were inseparable from the life of the villagers.In 1976, Berber published an article that led to the emergence of the Society of Can-Corso Fans.

At the same time, a lot of work was done by enthusiasts who organized breeders meetings, summoned experts from the Italian Kennel Club. As a result, their actions came to good results - the breed Cane Corso was officially recognized. The society of lovers of these dogs tried to do everything so that Cane Corso again became popular and relevant. Fortunately, they did it well.

True, there was no adequate reaction to the agitated interest in the breed, which is why people began to buy puppies who were very far from the ideas of high-breed breeding. There was a real race for the number of young dogs. Not the best representatives of this breed were involved in breeding. Decent candidates, on the contrary, often did not take part in breeding. With great difficulty, the revived breed was put into production with the loss of the best qualities and characteristics.

At the same time, the breed recognition stage was already active. Formed in Italy, the Can-Corso Association immediately set itself the main goal: to prevent deviations of standards and the formation of other parameters for breeding outside Italy. Certain studies were carried out, based on which the breed standards, which entered into force in 2003, were adjusted.

Handsome Canoe Corso looks very interesting and mildly, although it has impressive dimensions. That is why the representatives of this famous breed are so in demand and enjoy an enviable popularity. Often people fall in love with them at first sight and immediately want to get such a pet. However, this should not be rushed. First you need to familiarize yourself with all the characteristics of Cane Corso.

Consider the description of these dogs.

• Usually males have a mass of 45 to 50 kg. Bitches lighter - their average weight is 40-45 kg.
• In withers, the growth of a dog can be 64-68 cm, and females - 60-64 cm.
• The color of these pets is very beautiful. It can be either monophonic or diluted with spots of contrasting colors. All colors Cane-Corso look spectacular and shimmer in the light.
• The nature of these pets is simply wonderful. When starting a Corso dog, one must take into account the fact that they are emotionally dependent on their masters. Their temper is very calm, they behave in a balanced way. No extra sounds are made and are considered “silent” animals, the voice is given in exceptional cases. Characterizes cane-corso and patience. Described four-legged positive attitude towards children, tolerate their pranks. Parting with the owner of the Cane-Corso is extremely difficult because they are Monogamous.
• The intelligence level of these animals is at a very high level. They are very obedient and in a short time acquire new information. Easy to train. Keep your strength under constant control. Socialized surprisingly fast.
• The security and watchdog potential of these pets is also at a good level. They easily recognize the owners, family members, friends, but they treat others with caution.

The historical tradition is the procedure for cupping the ears and tail of any representatives of the harsh fighting breeds. Such actions are necessary to help the dog in battle and even in some situations to save his life. However, in accordance with modern European standards, stopping is prohibited.

On the territory of Russia and the CIS countries, it is not necessary to arrest the ears of Corso. The decision on such procedures takes only the owner of the animal of this breed.Some people basically follow traditions and turn to similar cosmetic surgeries. If the breeder wants to see only a devoted friend and companion in the Corso dog, then you can not touch the ears - leave them hanging. Such actions usually have no effect on health.

Dog breeders do not stop arguing when the question arises about cupping the ears and the tail of the Corso. Some people think that this elegant Italian mastiff should not be subjected to such procedures, as they are too cruel and merciless towards animals. Other breeders cannot present their pet without docking. Before you decide whether to stop his dog, you should consider some features.

• The correct shape of the ears. In Corso, they are usually stopped in such a way that they have the appearance of an equilateral triangle. They should not be excessively wide or narrow, too short or elongated. Only an experienced specialist and a true professional will be able to give the ears the perfect and correct shape. Unfortunately, not all veterinarians are exactly what their ears should be from representatives of this Italian breed. For this reason, it is required to select a specialist as carefully as possible, to consult with other breeders.
• Age limits. It is allowed to do the cupping no later than 4 months from the day the puppy is born and until the end of the period of changing teeth. It is extremely important to take into account the age of the dogs, since not very large and rather dense ears are best of all raised. Also it is necessary to take into account that an excessively mobile and active grown puppy may begin to rip off the seams.
• Seam processing. After the operation is completed, the puppy will need to wear a special collar that will prevent the pet from touching the ears, for example, scratching them. It is permissible to remove the seams for about 10 days, and after another week it will be possible to refuse to wear the collar. Seams should be treated with hydrogen peroxide or other similar drugs. This will have to be done daily. When the stitches are removed, the inside of the ears should be glued with a plaster to fix the position correctly.

If you wanted to buy a baby Cane Corso, then you need to familiarize yourself not only with his external data, but also with all the positive and negative characteristics. First, consider what the main advantages of these pets are.

• Representatives of the Italian breed have an excellent level of intelligence. They are smart and smart for the joy of the owners.
• Canoe Corso training is surprisingly easy. They quickly learn everything new. Teams these individuals perform perfectly.
• It is impossible not to note the fact that Cane Corsos have a beautiful appearance. They look stately and rich.
• The hunting instincts of these beauties are developed at an excellent level. In the distant past, people took them with them to the hunt, where canoe Corso turned out to be very useful and necessary.
• Inherent in this type and good guard quality. And preliminary preparation for their development is not required. Cane Corso are initially good guards.
• For children, these animals are carefully and gently. Tolerate any of their pranks, not showing aggression and anger.
• These dogs are incredibly loyal. They will be faithful to one family for the rest of their days.
• These dogs will not demonstrate their leadership. Cane Corso is not the chief of the flock, but an infinitely loyal companion to his family.

Unfortunately, there were some shortcomings here. Consider what are the weaknesses of Can Corso.

• Dogs are large in size, which is why they need to provide enough space for life.

• Representatives of this breed are great fans to run and play, so they will need a lot of attention from the owner. Pet lifestyle should be mobile.

• When such a dog gets bored, it begins to play pranks and shkodit.Most often, Cane Cornos are taken from boredom to gnaw furniture or shoes, which never pleases the owners. This is very important to consider if you want to acquire such a beast.

• Cane Corso are slobbering pets. The amount of saliva increases when the animal drinks or shakes off. Rubbing slobbery tracks from clothes and furniture is not so easy.

• Cats and other small animals Cane-Corso are considered as their prey. The only exceptions are when the animals grew up together. In such circumstances, the dog will not conflict with its neighbors in the territory.

• Puppies of this type are quite shy. They can be frightened by harsh and loud sounds, by strange objects. As a rule, with the provision of timely socialization, this behavior of dogs comes to naught. If you do not address this issue, then eventually a large and powerful dog grows, startled by a cat rushing past or a rustling bag.

• It should be borne in mind that Cane Corso does not have a regular undercoat. The wool itself looks like small and sharp needles. They can be showered in those areas where the pet passed. Shed canoe-corso year-round.

• Pets of the Italian breed eat quite a lot. Their content is often costing the owners a tidy sum.

• If you are a very busy person who has little free time, then Cane Corso will not suit you. These pets need a lot of attention. Staying at home alone, they also do not like.

• In sedentary and elderly people, these pets are also hardly suitable.

• Cane Corso puppies are not easy to grow. It is very important to correctly select the right food, make a table with all the indicators of the growth of the animal, in which it is worth noting its development by months. Walking the dog immediately after feeding is impossible, because it leads to a backbend. Small puppies, whose age is less than 4 months, it is necessary to descend from the stairs only on their hands.

Usually Cane Corso live for about 10-11 years. Of course, a lot here depends on the conditions in which the animal is contained, what is its nutrition. A dog can live longer if it provides a comfortable living environment.

As mentioned above, all the colors of the Cane-Corso look beautiful and rich. Most often there are individuals whose color is:

• fawn;
• ginger;
• gray;
• blue;
• tiger;
• black
• black and brindle.

If the pet has a red or tiger color, then on its face there will be a black or dark gray “mask” contrasting with the main background. White spots may be present on the body of the animal. As a rule, they are on the legs and chest.

We must bear in mind all the peculiarities of the nature of the representatives of the Italian breed, before starting its representatives. Speaking frankly, the appearance of a can-corso inspires respect and even timidity. And true powerful body structure, coupled with a serious expression of the muzzle confuses many people who are not familiar with this breed.

One of the main properties of the character Cane-Corso - is the ability to clearly distinguish all people in the environment on their own and on others. It must be borne in mind that these dogs do not possess a fierce and burning temperament. They behave calmly and balanced. Increased aggression and malice cane-Corso usually do not show - this is an unusual feature. For no reason, such a dog will never bite anyone, much less pounce.If Cane-Corso understands that an invasion has occurred on its territory, then the pet can become very angry and act on its own initiative, without giving the owner.

Cane Corso are extremely intelligent and intelligent animals. They are carriers of a combination of nobility and a strong constitution. This combination seems to many non-standard. Cane Corso has always been closer to the people. Dogs never behaved cold and aristocratic. In them the living soul and the Italian temperament are noticeable.

Cane Corso with incredible trepidation refers to the family in which he lives, especially to children. These dogs are wholeheartedly faithful to the owners and always demonstrate full readiness to serve under any circumstances. These pets love to be obedient. They implicitly execute commands (they learn very quickly too).

Cane Corso in all cases keep the situation under control. As soon as they notice hints of impulsive movements made by a stranger, they immediately make it clear that they will not take their eyes off them. Unlike most other large breeds, Cane Corso are well aware of all their power and strength, so they are allowed to be allowed to play with small children. These dogs will not knock the baby down, do not scare him. Cane Corso is considered the most serious signal by the crying of a child who is currently under their immediate protection.

Bribing representatives of this breed with various goodies will hardly succeed. It will not work and divert the attention of dogs from their main purpose - the protection of family and home. These animals will go to the end, protecting the boundaries of those who love more than anything else. Since Cane Corso is incredibly loyal dogs that are attached to a person (these qualities take place from an early age of a pet), then they experience separation and separation from their owners very hard. It must be remembered that the Cane Corso are Monogamous. They may not survive the betrayals of the owners. Do not start such animals exclusively for prestige.

It should be borne in mind that for Cane Corso is characterized by an amazing intuition. These dogs feel great danger. They are able to instantly react to aggressive actions emanating from alien people or animals.

If you liked this breed, and you, considering all its features, advantages and disadvantages, decided to have a canoe Corso puppy, then you should choose it correctly. It is important to take into account the fact that fashion on the representatives of the breed made them incredibly popular around the world. Cane Corso have become prestigious animals. A large number of entrepreneurs took advantage of this to establish their own business of streaming production of trendy and popular breed puppies.

The preservation of the natural advantages of the character and the external qualities of a pure breed Cane Corso in such people goes by the wayside and plays no role. As a result, these entrepreneurs go to the fraud pedigree and turn to other similar techniques to circle the unprepared buyer around the finger.

If you would not like to give up on a new four-legged friend and buy instead of a beautiful purebred Italian an animal with behavioral characteristics uncharacteristic of the breed, you should pay special attention to the history of the nursery. Be sure to carefully examine the pedigree of the purchased pet. Be convinced and in legality knitting. Such caution measures can not be called insignificant, even for those breeders who will not use their dog in exhibitions and various competitions.

Often, having familiarized themselves with the large list of advantages of the Corso Corso character, people entrust these animals with the protection of their homes, property and younger family members. Who will be responsible if, through the fault of an unscrupulous breeder, you buy an animal with an absolutely uncontrolled and unbalanced psyche? That is why it is so important to choose the thoroughbred pet as carefully as possible.

It will be easy and simple to understand who you are dealing with - an enthusiast or an ordinary entrepreneur. It is worth paying attention to the immediate conditions in which pedigreed animals are kept. If you are a person who only makes money on dogs, you will see pens from the cages in which representatives of the Italian breed will languish. Often they are not cared for and fed poorly.

Experts strongly do not recommend buying such pets in the bazaars or, for example, near the subway. Yes, and to the shipment from other cities it is better not to apply, because such a transaction may not be the most pleasant surprise. If you are really serious about getting such a four-legged friend for many years, then you should visit the breeder yourself and pay due attention to all the listed criteria.

Cane Corso must be kept in a comfortable environment. It is believed that even small and medium-sized dogs can cause a lot of trouble if you keep them in an ordinary city apartment, to say nothing about the healthy people. It is Cane Corso that is the exception to this rule. Despite its impressive dimensions, these animals do not need too much free space. Cannes Corso spend a lot of time in a quiet state, and for this large territories are not needed.

If you live in a private house, then it is not recommended to lodge a dog in a booth and put it on a chain. It is necessary to take into account the freedom-loving nature of the Italians. In addition, they need to be constantly close to the owner, so putting them outside the door and placing them in the booth is not the best solution. An animal in such conditions will be sad and bad. These pets are not suitable for street maintenance because they do not have a standard undercoat.

You need to walk with a purebred dog every day. Do not take away his outdoor activities. When you leave home with your four-legged friend, you bring some variety into your life. Such actions have an exceptional good effect on the nervous system and mood of the dog. In addition, joint walks will strengthen the relationship between the host and Cana Corso.

Walks must last at least an hour. They should be sent 2 times a day. Quadruped Italians often suffer from diseases related to the musculoskeletal system (a typical problem for large individuals), therefore it is impossible to limit them in walks. If you do not walk your pet, then he may soon begin to seriously hurt, and the immunity of such animals as a whole weakens noticeably. If your dog is less than 2 years old, it is not necessary to load too long runs. To overcome the high barriers, four-legged at this age are also not suitable.

The four-legged Italian breed feels very good in a country house setting with a large plot. There, the pet will find where to walk, watch other "characters."

Feed the Cane Corso is necessary according to the rules. From nutrition depends on the health and activity level of the pet. In the food that this dog consumes, various vitamin complexes and useful trace elements must take place. If we consider the feeding of cane-corso as a whole, then here it is necessary to adhere to the same rules as in the case with the majority of other large breeds.

Breeders initially need to decide on how their pet will eat. When a puppy is 3 weeks old, it must be taught to a normal full-fledged diet. You can give dogs ready-made food, which are sold in stores, or give preference to natural products.

You should buy high-quality food, which contains all the necessary minerals and vitamins. It is advisable to get acquainted with the composition indicated on the package before purchasing.

To choose the right "drying", you can consult with a veterinarian. He will tell you what food will suit the animal more, and what better not to take. In some cases, it is required to add additional preparations to such food. This can be done only after talking to a veterinarian.

Less expensive will be natural nutrition pedigree dogs. The main advantage of this decision is that the owner has the ability to clearly control what his dog consumes. True, it is necessary every day to spend some time on cooking for the pet. The food must be warm and fresh. Excessively hot or too cold products are not allowed.

In the diet of a pet should be a place of lean meat products (chicken, turkey, beef), cereals, sea fish, vegetables and fruits. It should also be borne in mind what food cane Corso can not in any case:

• these dogs should not be given high fat meat — pork or lamb;
• it is not necessary to feed the animal with river fish, because there are many bones in it, sometimes parasites take place that will not benefit the health of the animal;
• smoked foods and fried foods should be excluded from the diet;
• sweets and pastries do not have any benefit in themselves (even if an animal demands such food intensively, it cannot be given because it can cause very serious damage to health);
• fatty dairy products are also better not to give.

Conducting procedures of hygienic kind is extremely important for dogs of this breed. From the owner will require the following actions.

• Cleaning every week. Despite the fact that canes Corso initially have a very short fur, this does not mean that you do not need to care for it. You will need to brush your pet with a special brush to remove all fallen hairs and dead skin cells. After that, the animal must be wiped with a slightly damp cloth. After the completion of such procedures, the pet's coat will be very soft and smooth.

• Bathing. At the end of the daily walks, it is necessary to wash the paws of the dog, especially if the weather in the yard is bad and muddy. As for the general swimming Cane-Corso - resort to it often should not be. It is enough to bathe the dog 1-2 times a year as it is polluted. If you keep the pet's appearance under control, you will not have to wash it too often.

• Claw care. We must not forget about the care of the claws of a purebred pet. Since Cane Corsos walk a lot, it is often not necessary to cut their claws, because they grind off on their own in such conditions. If the pet is lazy and does not walk much, then it is necessary to trim the claws at least once a month. It is necessary to teach the animal to such procedures from an early age.

• Eye care, ears and teeth. It is necessary to care for eyes, ears and teeth of canoe Corso in the same way as in the case of other large breeds. Always keep under control the condition of all listed areas. Contamination from the ears and eyes should be very carefully removed by special means or hydrogen peroxide solution on a cotton pad or swab. Often the selection indicates that the animal is sick with something.

• To keep the teeth of the animal clean, and on them the raid did not accumulate, it is worth buying special "stones". The pet will gnaw them and at the same time clean the teeth.

We should not forget about ticks and fleas, which often attack dogs with such short hair. These parasites can very seriously harm a pet if they are not detected and destroyed in time. Self-activity in resolving such issues is undesirable. Special means aimed at combating such parasites should be selected and prescribed only by a veterinarian, based on the age of the dog, its weight and general health.

True Corso canes are animals that are not used to showing their superiority over man. Thanks to this and training, they will succumb without any problems. Their character differs appeasability. They fully accept the leadership of the host and try to obey him. But here Cane Corso usually do not hurry.

Often, the owners of these dogs refuse to appeal to professional dog experts for various reasons. Most often this is due to the high cost of services of the latter. As a result, people decide to bring up puppies on their own. In this case, it is necessary to take into account a number of features.

• It is necessary to raise a puppy from the very first day, when he appeared in a new house.
• The first thing you need to teach your child to cleanliness and going to the toilet at a certain place.
• Necessary commands that should not be neglected are: “Next!”, “Stand!”, “Lie down!”, “Location!”. It is they who need to train the baby first.
• If you are unhappy with the pet's behavior, then try to correct it. It is better to do it at the earliest stages.
• You can not punish puppies physically. Such actions will not lead to anything good.
• When you walk with your pet around the city or in the park, you should fill the leisure with sports games with elements of dressage.

If you want to put the ears of Cane Corso, you should definitely contact a good specialist with sufficient experience. Do not forget that after the operation, the animal must provide competent care with the correction of the shape of the ears for a year. If you do not want to do this, or you simply do not have time for this, then it is better to refuse such a procedure at all.

Pregnancy at Cane Corso lasts only 9 weeks. During this period, the diet should be changed only a couple of weeks before delivery. In order not to buy vitamin supplements separately, it is easier to pick up at the pet store a special balanced feed, the content of which contains all the necessary components. Portions should be increased daily. In the first 7 weeks of the pet should be fed in the usual way.

These animals need the attention and love of their owners, as well as a fairly moving lifestyle. If the dog will sit on the chain all the time, then in the end he will begin to behave more aggressively, and sometimes uncontrollable towards other family members.

Growing a healthy and intelligent Canoe Corso puppy should not be overloaded. It is enough to turn to simple daily walks. It should be borne in mind that these animals develop quite slowly. Excessive loads very quickly tired kids.

Take care of vaccinations for your pet if you are worried about his health. Vaccination should be carried out exclusively in a planned manner, namely: in the interval between 3 and 6 months of growth and development. After this period, the pet is vaccinated once a year. Every 3 months it is necessary to give a pet special drugs aimed at preventing various parasites, for example, worms.

Keep track of your pet's health. At the first suspicion that the dog is sick, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Do not delay the time and do not expect the pet to recover on its own. Absolutely any medication and medicinal feed should be prescribed only by a veterinarian. Owners should not be engaged in it.

So that the pet got used to the nickname chosen for it as soon as possible, you should call it only in a good tone. If you punish an animal, it is better not to call it by name. Otherwise, the dog’s own name will be associated with guilt feelings, causing stress.

It is advisable to buy puppies, whose age is one and a half months - this is the perfect solution.

Cane Corso are incredibly popular dogs that are chosen by people who are looking for a true devotee in an animal that they can rely on. In the network you can meet a lot of reviews about this breed.

Of the positive features, Cane Corso owners note the following:

• bright and attractive appearance;
• beautiful, stable psyche;
• balanced character;
• excellent workmanship;
• the dedication of these dogs truly amazes the owners;
• good attitude to children - according to breeders, cane corso can serve as a real “fluffy nurse” for younger family members;
• gentle and good-natured behavior;
• well-developed intelligence and intelligence;
• easy to train - this characteristic especially pleased many owners of such pets, because even the most intelligent and kind dog cannot be left without training;
• the absence of aggressive behavior - according to the owners of the Can-Corso, their pets never behave viciously without a good reason for that, they do not snapping on "their" people.

As for the minuses seen for this breed, here people emit:

• not the longest life expectancy (remember - a lot depends on the owner and conditions of detention);
• At some breeders, these dogs often get sick (other owners claim that their pets, on the contrary, have excellent healthy);
• these dogs grow long;
• need constant contact with the owner, and not everyone has time for this;
• slobbering;
• fade.

Many problems can be avoided if properly maintain and raise a pet. Before you start such a dog, you need to decide for sure whether you can become her best friend.

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