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The rich man’s guardian
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the poor man’s friend,
The only creature faithful to the end.
- George Crabbe
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"Brandy"
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“Blue” and “Chaos”
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The noble Cane Corso's predecessors were big
game hunters that showed power, courage, and agility, and later proved their skills as drovers
and guardians of livestock, property, and family on Italian farms. Ancestors of the Cane Corso
(pronounced Cawnie Corso) were used in war and fighting in the circuses of the Roman Empire.
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The Cane Corso stands up
to 26.5 inches
tall at the shoulders and may weigh as much as 110 pounds. The ears
may or may not be cropped, but the tail is docked. The short, dense,
harsh coat requires
minimal weekly grooming. The coat may be black, blue, fawn, or stag-red, with or without
brindle markings. White may appear on the chin, chest, and the front of the toes.
The
modern Cane Corso is a stable, generally relaxed but protective dog with a
strong sense of territory and purpose. He is loyal and submissive to his
family, but suspicious and aloof with strangers. The Cane Corso
today is an excellent interpreter of human gestures and reacts only when
necessary.
Early socialization and training are
critical as this dog can be highly dominant toward people and other dogs,
Fortunately, the Cane Corso is very intelligent and trainable. When
properly socialized, the Cane Corso is gentle and protective with
children. The Cane Corso craves regular affection, attention and
interaction with his family. The International Cane Corso Federation does
not recommend the Cane Corso for first-time dog owners; those who have had
experience raising and training dominant dogs are best suited for this
breed.
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Dog Titles
Disaster Proofing
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Canadian
Cane Corso Club
Cane Corso Association of
America
Cane
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CanaDogs.com Breeders |
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CKC
Cane Corso Breed Standard
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Rob
and Jacquie McKay, Sirius Kennels
British Columbia
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Dogs,
like humans, experience two kinds of sleep: Rapid Eye Movement (REM),
and Slow Wave (SW).
REM sleep
is when dreaming occurs. While adult dogs spend up to 12% of their sleep
time in REM, puppies spend more so that their developing brains can
process all those new sights, sounds, and smells they experience every
day.
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