Cane Corso Italiano

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The Cane Corso Italiano is a direct descendent of the Canis Pugnax, the Roman Dog of War.  Cane is Latin for "dog" and pronounced "kah-nay".  Corso means "course" or "chase".  Another latin connection made to the Cane Corso is "Cohors" meaning "proctector" or "bodyguard".

 
The Cane has served many purposes, namely, hunting large game, a war dog, a gladiator, keeping away predators of all kinds and a protector of the house. Not only has the Cane been used to protect livestock from both humans and those of the four-legged kind, but they would also assist in the butcher process.  If a bull became aggressive with the farmer, the Cane would take the bull down by its face, preferably the nose, to it's knees and hold it in place until the bull became docile.  Their power, courage, agility and tracking ability made them especially valuable with wild boar, stag and bear.

The Cane Corso enjoys being included in its family's activities.  With its high level of athleticism, it is not a good idea to get a Corso and just throw it in the yard and forget about it. It can handle the weather but cannot handle being isolated from its family.  To the children they are playful, protective, yet gentle, always aware of a child's helplessness and innocence. Regardless of what some reports say, the Corso is very animal friendly and will get along with any of your other pets. 

(This is the current litter available born March 5th 2008)

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