When I receive calls or emails about our Cane Corsos, people will often ask me, “what are they like? Or what can I expect with owning the corso breed?”

Whether you buy a “show” quality or “pet” quality Corso, you are getting a companion first and foremost. A loyal friend for life. The success of your relationship with your new companion is directly affected by your relationship efforts! A positive relationship with your companion will come with love, affection, quality time spent, and socializing efforts.

The Cane Corso outdoes the other mastiff breeds in athleticism, agility, speed, energy level, and sense of adventure.

They are majestic in their presence. And very alluring when in movement. Watching them is a pure joy. Remember this animal dates back to the Roman era!

The Cane Corso should be a very balanced animal mentally as well as physically, he or she should be confident, secure, vigilant. He or she should be a perfect blend of Combativeness, aggressiveness, docility, sociability, and curiosity. The firmness of this breeds nerves represents the true mental strength they possess.

This robust dog needs his share of exercise, but above all he requires personal interaction and lots of companionship. He lives for his family and may become destructive or bored if left alone too much.

Cane Corso puppies should be friendly and trusting with strangers. With proper socializatio. As they become more mature they should become aloof and discerning of strangers.

As with all mastiffs, socialization is an absolute requirement to promote the correct temperament, which is protective, but in a calm, stable, discriminating way.

Though the Cane Corso was not used for dog-fighting, dog aggression can be a problem. He should be thoroughly socialized with other dogs from an early age.

The Cane Corso is more attentive and more responsive to training than other mastiffs, and though quite dominant, will respect an owner who is confident and consistent.