{"id":191396,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:56","slug":"what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/","title":{"rendered":"What 2 breeds make a Cane Corso?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_2_breeds_make_a_Cane_Corso\" title=\"What 2 breeds make a Cane Corso?\">What 2 breeds make a Cane Corso?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#How_old_do_Cane_Corsos_live_till\" title=\"How old do Cane Corsos live till?\">How old do Cane Corsos live till?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_the_Cane_Corso_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is the Cane Corso a good family dog?\">Is the Cane Corso a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_Cane_Corso_an_old_breed\" title=\"Is Cane Corso an old breed?\">Is Cane Corso an old breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_are_Cane_Corsos_related_to\" title=\"What are Cane Corsos related to?\">What are Cane Corsos related to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_type_of_breed_is_a_Cane_Corso\" title=\"What type of breed is a Cane Corso?\">What type of breed is a Cane Corso?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Where_do_Cane_Corso_dogs_originate_from\" title=\"Where do Cane Corso dogs originate from?\">Where do Cane Corso dogs originate from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#How_old_is_the_oldest_Cane_Corso\" title=\"How old is the oldest Cane Corso?\">How old is the oldest Cane Corso?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#How_long_does_a_Cane_Corso_dog_live_for\" title=\"How long does a Cane Corso dog live for?\">How long does a Cane Corso dog live for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_do_Cane_Corsos_suffer_from\" title=\"What do Cane Corsos suffer from?\">What do Cane Corsos suffer from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Can_Cane_Corso_be_family_dogs\" title=\"Can Cane Corso be family dogs?\">Can Cane Corso be family dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_Cane_Corso_an_ancient_breed\" title=\"Is Cane Corso an ancient breed?\">Is Cane Corso an ancient breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_Cane_Corso_a_new_breed\" title=\"Is Cane Corso a new breed?\">Is Cane Corso a new breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_Cane_Corso_a_natural_breed\" title=\"Is Cane Corso a natural breed?\">Is Cane Corso a natural breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_dogs_are_related_to_Cane_Corso\" title=\"What dogs are related to Cane Corso?\">What dogs are related to Cane Corso?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_are_Cane_Corsos_descended_from\" title=\"What are Cane Corsos descended from?\">What are Cane Corsos descended from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Are_cane_corsos_related_to_Pit_Bulls\" title=\"Are cane corsos related to Pit Bulls?\">Are cane corsos related to Pit Bulls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_a_Cane_Corso_a_pitbull\" title=\"Is a Cane Corso a pitbull?\">Is a Cane Corso a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_a_Cane_Corso_considered_a_mastiff\" title=\"Is a Cane Corso considered a mastiff?\">Is a Cane Corso considered a mastiff?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_a_Cane_Corso_a_K9\" title=\"Is a Cane Corso a K9?\">Is a Cane Corso a K9?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#What_was_the_original_purpose_of_a_Cane_Corso\" title=\"What was the original purpose of a Cane Corso?\">What was the original purpose of a Cane Corso?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Is_Cane_Corso_an_Italian_breed\" title=\"Is Cane Corso an Italian breed?\">Is Cane Corso an Italian breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#Whats_the_oldest_Cane_Corso\" title=\"What&#8217;s the oldest Cane Corso?\">What&#8217;s the oldest Cane Corso?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#How_old_do_Cane_Corsos_live\" title=\"How old do Cane Corsos live?\">How old do Cane Corsos live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-2-breeds-make-a-cane-corso-6\/#How_old_is_my_Corso\" title=\"How old is my Corso?\">How old is my Corso?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_2_breeds_make_a_Cane_Corso\"><\/span>What 2 breeds make a Cane Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso descends from a Roman breed of dog that was once used in war. It is now one of two <b>Italian Mastiff type breeds, along with the Neapolitan Mastiff, that descended from this war dog. The Cane Corso is the lighter version, and is more adept at hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_Cane_Corsos_live_till\"><\/span>How old do Cane Corsos live till?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The median lifespan of male Cane Corso Italiano dogs is <b>9.25 years (IQR 6.97-11.00) and female Cane Corso Italiano dogs 9.33 years (IQR 7.00-11.31)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Cane_Corso_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is the Cane Corso a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Cane Corsos Good Family Pets? The Cane Corso can be a loving and devoted companion that wants nothing more than to please its owner. They are also known to be great guard dogs with a sharp sense of alertness. However, since they are a large sized dog, <b>they do not make the best dog for families with small children<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cane_Corso_an_old_breed\"><\/span>Is Cane Corso an old breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A brief history of the cane corso <b>The corso almost went extinct after World War II but experienced a resurgence in Italy in the 1970s, and was brought to the United States in the 1980s. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Cane_Corsos_related_to\"><\/span>What are Cane Corsos related to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Neapolitan Mastiff<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_breed_is_a_Cane_Corso\"><\/span>What type of breed is a Cane Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastiff type<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_Cane_Corso_dogs_originate_from\"><\/span>Where do Cane Corso dogs originate from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cane Corsi (plural for Corso) and Pit Bulls are very different breeds with certain distinct comparable qualities. At first glance, the novice may confuse these two types of dogs for each other as there is a similarity in appearance, but there are also obvious differences in temperament and looks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_the_oldest_Cane_Corso\"><\/span>How old is the oldest Cane Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The longest living were black brindle dogs (<b>10.3 years) followed by brindle dogs (10.1 years), grey brindle dogs (9.8 years), fawn dogs (9.0 years), black dogs (9.0 years), grey dogs (9.0 years) and other colour dogs (8.1 years).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_Cane_Corso_dog_live_for\"><\/span>How long does a Cane Corso dog live for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso descends from a Roman breed of dog that was once used in war. It is now one of two <b>Italian Mastiff type breeds, along with the Neapolitan Mastiff, that descended from this war dog. The Cane Corso is the lighter version, and is more adept at hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_Cane_Corsos_suffer_from\"><\/span>What do Cane Corsos suffer from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cane Corsos are susceptible to many of the health issues that other dogs have: <b>ectropion, cancer, allergies. They also have several health problems specific to them, like GVD, hip dysplasia, and cherry eye.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cane_Corso_be_family_dogs\"><\/span>Can Cane Corso be family dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Cane Corso is a great family dog for homes with older kids. Because they were bred with a calm and reserve temperament, the Cane Corso has the patience to deal with respectful children when properly trained.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cane_Corso_an_ancient_breed\"><\/span>Is Cane Corso an ancient breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Cane Corso is an ancient Italian breed. The direct ancestor of the Cane Corso is the Canis Pugnax (the old Roman Molossian) of which corsi are the &#8216;light version&#8217; and were employed as auxiliary warriors in the Roman Wars. The &#8216;heavy version&#8217; refers to what is now known as the Neapolitan Mastiff.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cane_Corso_a_new_breed\"><\/span>Is Cane Corso a new breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Cane Corso is a relatively new breed to join the American Kennel Club, only being recognized in 2010 despite being developed in Greece long before.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cane_Corso_a_natural_breed\"><\/span>Is Cane Corso a natural breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso is a working dog who absolutely loves having a job to do. This old Italian dog breed was developed to guard property and hunt big game such as wild boar. <b>Although these are purebred dogs, you may find them in the care of rescue groups or shelters. Remember to adopt!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_are_related_to_Cane_Corso\"><\/span>What dogs are related to Cane Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso descends from a Roman breed of dog that was once used in war. It is now one of two <b>Italian Mastiff type breeds, along with the Neapolitan Mastiff, that descended from this war dog. The Cane Corso is the lighter version, and is more adept at hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Cane_Corsos_descended_from\"><\/span>What are Cane Corsos descended from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Neapolitan Mastiffs, Bullmastiffs, and Rottweilers are three breeds that are similar to the Cane Corso. Neapolitan Mastiff: Neapolitan Mastiffs and Cane Corsos were both bred in Italy as a working dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cane_corsos_related_to_Pit_Bulls\"><\/span>Are cane corsos related to Pit Bulls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italy&#8217;s native mastiffs, the Neapolitan and the Cane Corso (pronounced KAH-neh-KOR-soh), descended from <b>Roman war dogs, the canis pugnaces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Cane_Corso_a_pitbull\"><\/span>Is a Cane Corso a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso descends from a Roman breed of dog that was once used in war. It is now one of two <b>Italian Mastiff type breeds, along with the Neapolitan Mastiff, that descended from this war dog. The Cane Corso is the lighter version, and is more adept at hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Cane_Corso_considered_a_mastiff\"><\/span>Is a Cane Corso considered a mastiff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cane Corsi (plural for Corso) and Pit Bulls are very different breeds with certain distinct comparable qualities. At first glance, the novice may confuse these two types of dogs for each other as there is a similarity in appearance, but there are also obvious differences in temperament and looks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Cane_Corso_a_K9\"><\/span>Is a Cane Corso a K9?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Cane Corso is a mastiff breed from Italy. He is a complex, powerful dog with special needs. For starters, he is a giant breed, weighing up to 120 pounds. He was created to hunt big game and guard property.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_original_purpose_of_a_Cane_Corso\"><\/span>What was the original purpose of a Cane Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso descends from a Roman breed of dog that was once used in war. It is now one of two <b>Italian Mastiff type breeds, along with the Neapolitan Mastiff, that descended from this war dog. The Cane Corso is the lighter version, and is more adept at hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cane_Corso_an_Italian_breed\"><\/span>Is Cane Corso an Italian breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cane Corsi (plural for Corso) and Pit Bulls are very different breeds with certain distinct comparable qualities. At first glance, the novice may confuse these two types of dogs for each other as there is a similarity in appearance, but there are also obvious differences in temperament and looks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_oldest_Cane_Corso\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the oldest Cane Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The longest living were <b>black brindle dogs (10.3 years) followed by brindle dogs (10.1 years), grey brindle dogs (9.8 years), fawn dogs (9.0 years), black dogs (9.0 years), grey dogs (9.0 years) and other colour dogs (8.1 years).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_Cane_Corsos_live\"><\/span>How old do Cane Corsos live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Cane Corso descends from a Roman breed of dog that was once used in war. It is now one of two <b>Italian Mastiff type breeds, along with the Neapolitan Mastiff, that descended from this war dog. The Cane Corso is the lighter version, and is more adept at hunting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_my_Corso\"><\/span>How old is my Corso?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Born on August 7, 1935, Lee Corso is <b>86 years old. He was born in Cicero, Illinois, before moving to Miami with his family.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What 2 breeds make a Cane Corso?How old do Cane Corsos live till?Is the Cane Corso a good family dog?Is Cane Corso an old breed?What are Cane Corsos related to?What type of breed is a Cane Corso?Where do Cane Corso dogs originate from?How old is the oldest Cane Corso?How long does a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-191396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191396"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=191396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191396\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=191396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=191396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=191396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}