Cane Corso

Cane Corso
Other names
  • Cane Corso Italiano
  • Italian Mastiff
OriginItaly
Traits
Height Males
62–70 cm (24–28 in)
Females
58–66 cm (23–26 in)
Weight Males
45–50 kg (100–110 lb)
Females
40–45 kg (90–100 lb)
Kennel club standards
Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff. It is usually kept as a companion dog or guard dog; it may also be used to protect livestock. In the past it was used for hunting large game, and also to herd cattle.

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