Table of Contents
Introduction to the Cane Corso 11
Chapter 1 – Cane Corso History: How Did the Breed Emerge? 14
The Cane Corso and the Ancient Canis Pugnax
(Ancient Roman Dog): How the Cane Corso is also
known as the Roman Cane Corso 15
World War II: What Led to the Cane Corso’s
Decline? 17
How They Were Revived: The Incredible
Work of Dr. Breber .19
What is the Modern Cane Corso? 20
What is the Giant Cane Corso or King Corso? 20
Chapter 2 – What Modern Role Does the Cane Corso Fulfill? ..21
Cane Corso as a Coursing Mastiff .22
Cane Corso as a Catch Dog 22
Cane Corso as a Hunting Dog .22
Cane Corso as a Guard Dog 23
Cane Corso as a Working Dog 23
Cane Corso as a Police Dog 23
Chapter 3 – Can You Handle a Cane Corso? A Review 25
Qualities of a Cane Corso to Help You Decide if
It’s Right for You to Raise One 26
What are the Benefits of Getting a Cane Corso? 35
How Much Space Does a Cane Corso Need? 36
Cane Corso and Your family .37
Cane Corso and Your Kids: Will It Be a
Good Fit? ..38
Chapter 4 – What are the Cane Corso Standards and Colors?
What To Look for In A Cane Corso .40
Neapolitan Mastiff (Mastino Napoletano) and
the Cane Corso .41
Cane Corso Standards: Physical Characteristics
to Look Out For ..43
What are Cane Corso Faults? 48
Italian Cane Corso Standard. 49
American Cane Corso Standard: How Do They
Differ from the Italian Standards? .50
More About Colors 51
(Grigio Tigrato) Blue Cane Corso also Blue
Coat Cane Corso .52
Black Cane Corso .52
Frumentiono or Formentino Cane Corso 53
(Tigrato) Black Brindle Cane Corso 53
Red Cane Corso ..53
Chestnut Brindle Cane Corso .53
Gray Cane Corso.53
What are the Non-Standard Colors of the
Cane Corso? .54
White Cane Corso 54
Liver or Chocolate .54
Tan Color ..55
Fawn Cane Corso (Fawn Without a Mask) .55
Isabella or Tawny .55
Cane Corso Blue Eyes? .56
Chapter 5 – Cane Corso vs. Other Breeds: What Makes the
Cane Corso Breed Unique? ..57
Alaskan Malamute vs. Cane Corso .58
Australian Bulldog vs. Cane Corso .59
Bloodhound vs. Cane Corso 61
Border Collie vs. Cane Corso .62
Boxer vs. Cane Corso .63
Dalmatian vs. Cane Corso 65
Doberman Pinscher vs. Cane Corso 67
Chapter 6 – Cane Corso Puppies to Adults: How Can Ensure a Smooth Transition? .80
Cane Corso Personality .........................................81
Is The Cane Corso Affectionate? ...........................82
What are King Corso Puppies? ..............................82
Cane Corso Puppies or Italian Mastiff Puppies ......83
Cane Corso Puppy’s Temperament: What
Qualities Should I Expect? .....................................83
Full Grown Cane Corso Temperament ..................83
Chapter 7 – How Do I Prepare My Home for a Cane Corso? ....85
Chapter 8 – Cane Corso Food and Nutrition: What’s Important? .90
Chapter 9 – What are Some of the Common Health Problems of a Cane Corso and How Can I Avoid Them? .95
Chapter 10 – How Do I Train My Cane Corso? 103
Chapter 11 – What is the Proper Grooming Routine for My Cane Corso? 109
Chapter 12 – Cane Corso Dogs for Sale: What Should I Look For? 112
Chapter 13— Breeding & the Cane Corso: What Should I Consider?.121
Chapter 14—Showing Your Cane Corso .128
Chapter 15—What are the Controversies Surrounding the Cane Corso Breed?.133
Bonus: Cane Corso Trusted Resource List .141
