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hmelinda1
Champion
Posts:15
 | | 11/06/2007 12:32 PM |
| | Hi everyone,
A good friend of mine just adopted a Cane Corso only to find out she is with CHILDREN. To be more specific 8 of them! He is looking for homes so if anyone is interested please send me a note.
Have a great day,
Heather | | | |
| DPFrank
Best of Breed
Posts:386
| | 11/06/2007 2:05 PM |
| | I hope they get good homes. I also hope they recearch the breed beforehand! | | | |
| hmelinda1
Champion
Posts:15
| | 11/06/2007 2:13 PM |
| | I agree and that is why i am only posting on Dog / Pet related sites where I am hoping people are responsible. | | | |
| Newfs
Posts:0
| | 11/06/2007 2:26 PM |
| | They are a beautiful dog. For those that are not familiar with the breed, here is some information.
Description: A large dog, the Cane Corso (pronounced kah-nay cor-so) is strongly built but elegant breed, with powerful and long muscles. They are very distinguished dogs. A Cane Corso expresses strength, agility and endurance. The general conformation of the Cane Corsos is that of a mesomorphic animal whose body is longer than the height at the withers. They are harmonious in regards to the form and disharmonious in regards the profile. The Italian Mastiff, as it is called sometimes, is an even tempered breed with a wide head and square jaw. They often have an undershot jaw, and ears can be cropped or left to drop. In countries where cropping is legal, the ears are cropped to a very short point to appear more threatening. They are good guard and watchdogs, and will be very protective of their family. They are normally quiet and very trainable. They remain very wary of strangers and are unafraid of guarding their owner. They are intelligent, aloof, and affectionate with family. They are fine with staying outside, and will need regular exercise. With training and socialization they are good with other pets and people.
Height: 22 - 28 inches.
Weight: 80 - 140 lbs.
Temperament: Cane Corsos are loyal, protective, and don't drool as much as other mastiffs. They are protective and aloof with strangers, remaining very wary of them. They are excellent guards and watchdogs, and are robust in appearance as well as performance. They are usually quiet, affectionate, and caring of their family, including children. They are very intelligent and keep their eyes on strangers.
With Children: Yes, as long as they are socialized. They are caring of children who are in their family, but aloof with strangers.
With Pets: Yes, as long as they are socialized.
Watch-dog: High. Cane Corsos make excellent watchdogs.
Guard-dog: High. Cane Corsos make excellent guard dogs. They were originally bred to be guards and drivers.
Care and Exercise: Corsos need regular exercise, and are fine with living in the backyard. They should be checked for eye problems and other health concerns.
Training: Training is essential for the Corso, otherwise they may become protective and aggressive towards even welcome strangers. They should be trained not to be aggressive around friends and other pets. Socialization is a must when they are puppies.
Special Needs: Fenced yard, a leash, socialization and training.
Learning Rate: High. Cane Corsos are very intelligent.
Activity: Medium.
Living Environment: Cane Corsos need a back yard with a fence at their owner's house. They need space, since they are a large dog, and require some kind of daily exercise. The best owner for this type of dog would be a guardian dog-experience owner in a rural or suburban home, but they can live in an apartment if given enough exercise.
Health Issues: Hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion (AKA Bloat, or Twisted Stomach), and Demodex Mange (Red mange). Other health concerns include heart disorders, torn cruciates, eyelid abnormalities, Cherry eye, ectropion and entropion.
Life Span: 10 - 11 years. | | | |
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