Who knows about Italian Cane Corsos?
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The now extinct molussus war dogs of Sicily and I think northern Italy are direct ancestors of this breed. Some kind of coursing hound dog was mixed in there to give them more speed. I don't think the Rotts and Boxers went into the development of Cane Corsos. I think those and other mastiff type breeds share their ancestory with the now extinct war dogs...unless they were bred back to Rotts and Boxers in more recent times. (?) Haven't heard that.
Colosseum Shadows: Cane Corso History
Colosseum Shadows: Cane Corso History
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the breed was "resurected" in modern times by crossbreeding. the "ancient mastino" and cane corso were extinct or effectively so and so any remaining individuals were crossbred to existing bull & mastiff breeds. if you talk to working enthusiasts they will readily tell you the rottie & boxer and other were used and little if any original blood was used to recreate the breeds.
thats pretty CYA style BS.
honestly guys are fascinated by violence but most aren't very honest about it. basically we'll stop to watch any fight whether it's two drunks in the street or a liddel/ortiz rematch. and even guys w/ no knowledge get drawn into what if, that's why spike has that cheesy deadliest warrior show.
first off, the only way a CC would be small enough to match w/ a "pitbull" is if it's a true runt. then it'd lack the health & vigor necessary for such activities.
FTR they have been matched in japan (where it is still legal), just like every other bull & mastiff breed. they have been tried against Tosas in japanese traditional and against other breeds in country & cajun rules matches. the breed as a whole has been found lacking in all three styles. so there is no need to what if.
a very few individuals have been really good at catching hogs & cattle but most tried have been nothing to write home about. I have been told the same thing about Personal Protection Sport, a few very exceptional ones but most are just there.
honestly guys are fascinated by violence but most aren't very honest about it. basically we'll stop to watch any fight whether it's two drunks in the street or a liddel/ortiz rematch. and even guys w/ no knowledge get drawn into what if, that's why spike has that cheesy deadliest warrior show.
first off, the only way a CC would be small enough to match w/ a "pitbull" is if it's a true runt. then it'd lack the health & vigor necessary for such activities.
FTR they have been matched in japan (where it is still legal), just like every other bull & mastiff breed. they have been tried against Tosas in japanese traditional and against other breeds in country & cajun rules matches. the breed as a whole has been found lacking in all three styles. so there is no need to what if.
a very few individuals have been really good at catching hogs & cattle but most tried have been nothing to write home about. I have been told the same thing about Personal Protection Sport, a few very exceptional ones but most are just there.
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The AKC just added the cane corso to the working group.
American Kennel Club - Cane Corso
I've had rotties for years, Does anyone here have experience with the Cane Corso? I am curious to know what they are like. How their temperament, in general, compares with the rottie. How trainable, health problems, etc.
American Kennel Club - Cane Corso
I've had rotties for years, Does anyone here have experience with the Cane Corso? I am curious to know what they are like. How their temperament, in general, compares with the rottie. How trainable, health problems, etc.