Cane Corso and its physical characteristics of its strong and muscular body.

Characteristics of the Cane Corso

The characteristics of the cane corso are very marked. The Italian Mastiff is one of the most elegant dogs without losing its strong and robust appearance. It is a large breed dog, molosser type in group 2 FCI, they are mountain type and Swiss Cattle Dogs with well marked physical characteristics.

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Standard of the Cane Corso

The standard of the Cane Corso shows a very well proportioned, robust and strong body with very powerful muscles and a rectangular and elongated torso with an imposing head.

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ENERGY

Physical activity of the cane corso

Alta

Media

Baja

HEALTH

Health of the cane corso

Buena

Normal

Baja

CARE

Care of the cane corso

Altos

Normales

Bajos

SIZE

Size of the cane corso

Gigante

Grande

Mediano

Pequeño

HEIGHT

Height of cane corso

70-80cm

50-70cm

40-50cm

15-40cm

WEIGHT

Weight of the adult Corsican dog

45-50kg

25-45kg

10-25kg

1-10kg

LIFE EXPECTANCY

How long does a cane corso live?

15-20

12-15

10-12

8-10

FOOD

How much does a cane corso eat?

900-1,5kg

600-900gr

300-600gr

90-300gr

PHYSICAL

Adult cane corso physique

Moloso

Robusto

Normal

Delgado

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Physical characteristics of the cane corso

Body

The Cane Corso has a body slightly longer than tall, exhibiting a robust and muscular anatomy. The front part of the chest stands out for its development and well defined musculature. In terms of size, males have a withers height ranging between 62 and 70 cm, while females measure between 58 and 65 cm.

Back

The back is characterized by pronounced muscling and a straight topline, with a moderate length loin. The croup is long, broad and slightly sloping.

Skin

The skin of the Cane Corso is somewhat thick, adhering to the subcutaneous tissues, but without presenting excesses like those of the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Chest

The chest, or thorax, is broadly developed, extending to the elbow, which gives the Cane Corso the appearance of a strong and powerful dog..

Head
The head of the Cane Corso is broad and molosser-like, with longitudinal axes converging slightly. The skull is broad in the area of the zygomatic arch and flattens towards the back of the forehead to the occiput. It is highlighted by a visible frontal furrow and prominent frontal sinuses, giving it its imposing appearance.
Neck
The neck of the Cane Corso is remarkably strong and possesses a length similar to that of its head.
Jaw
The jaw is broad, curved and thick, with a slight undershot jaw. It is estimated to exert a pressure of about 700 PSI in its bite, which places it among the dog breeds with one of the strongest bites.

characteristics Physical of the cane corso

Cheeks

The masseter region is evident but not protruding.

Eyes

The eyes are medium sized, slightly prominent but not excessively so. They are almost oval in shape and set wide apart, positioned almost frontally. The eyelids are tight fitting. The color of the iris should be as dark as possible, in accordance with the color of the dog's coat. The expression of the gaze is essential, and should never show drooping eyes, like the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Coat

The coat of the Cane Corso is fine on the undercoat and short, dense and very glossy on the outer coat. This coat rarely causes allergies and can present a variety of colors.

Color

Typical colors include black, black brindle, brindle, lead gray, slate gray, light gray, dark fawn, fawn deer fawn, and formentino (with stripes in shades of fawn or gray) in fawn and brindle dogs.

FCI Classification

Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer type dogs, molossoids, and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs.
Section 2: Molossoids.

temperament and standard of the cane corso

Forelegs

The forelegs are extremely strong, straight and muscular. The shoulders are long and well developed, while the forearms are very strong and robust, characterized by considerable bone.

Hind legs

The hind legs exhibit a long and convex thigh, also very strong.

Feet

The Cane Corso should have feet similar to those of a cat, with short, rounded and close toes, as well as arched.

Tail

The tail of the Cane Corso is notoriously thick and should have considerable bone. In some countries, it is still docked from the fourth vertebra, mainly to avoid entanglement in brambles and bushes during hunting or herding. The tail is an indicator of the dog's balance and mood.

Nose

The nose is black with a gray mask, and can vary in shade. The nose is large, with nostrils wide open and in line with the bridge of the nose.

Muzzle

The muzzle constitutes approximately 33% of the total length of the head. The front of the muzzle is flat, with parallel sides. The muzzle is straight and the muzzle has a width similar to its length, with a square shape from the top view, but never as wide as the head.

Lips

The lips form an inverted "U" and not a "V". When viewed in profile, they should hang down as little as possible and cover the lower jaw, defining the profile of the lower muzzle.

Jaws / Teeth

The jaws are large, thick and curved, with a slight undershot lower jaw that should not exceed 5 mm. Prognathism is sought to be minimized, never exceeding 2-3 cm as in the Bulldog.

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