Cane Corso

A Cane Corso
Photo: Claudio Domiziani, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Working Group
AKC RecognizedBest for active homes
📏 Size
Extra Large
⚖️ Weight
40 - 50 kg
🌍 Origin
Italy
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Monthly
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Italian guardian: bred as a guard and farm dog, they are protective, intelligent and naturally wary of strangers.
  • Experienced owners: their size and strength mean they need confident handling, early socialization and consistent training.
  • Needs a purpose: they are active working dogs that need daily exercise and mental work.
  • Easy coat: the short coat needs weekly brushing and sheds more seasonally.

Getting out with a Cane Corso

Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.

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