Cane Corso

Casro, English name: canecorso, originated in Italy, is a large fierce dog breed. Its name originated from the Latin "cohors," meaning "guardian, livestock protector." Casro is a breed bred from the ancient Italian mastiff with a history of more than 2000 years. It is mainly used as a working dog by the military and the police and has received much praise.

It belongs to the standard large fierce dog and has a brave and resilient temperament. This improved large fierce dog did not survive on the Italian mainland in the past, but was bred on the island of Sicily.

It is a compact type of mastiff, so it has the explosiveness of a mastiff and also has more endurance than ordinary mastiffs. It was mainly used to drive cattle to the slaughterhouse and bite the cattle to facilitate the butcher's slaughter. It is also often used to hunt large wild animals such as wild boars, agile and quick in reaction.

The most glorious history of Casro is that it once served in the ancient Roman army and accompanied its owner in battle.

Nowadays, Casro has been trained to be an excellent guard dog, very loyal to its owner's family, and very indifferent to strangers. Its innate excellent guarding ability allows it to accurately identify friends and foes.

The history of Cane Corso is closely related to the history of Italy, and they have gone through glory and hardships together. This breed was on the brink of extinction many years ago, and although efforts have been made to save them, their numbers are still very scarce. They are a very cherished breed, and the erasure they have experienced cannot erase their past history and glory.

Cane Corso's direct ancestor is "Canis Pugnax," an ancient Roman attack dog. In large-scale wild beast hunting, Canis Pugnax was an agile attacking dog. In wars, it served as an auxiliary attack dog for warriors. For many years, Cane Corso has been a loyal and considerate companion dog for Italians. This breed, with its massive size and typical mastiff appearance, is the common ancestor of Cane Corso and Neapolitan Mastiff.

Ancient Roman dog breeds served specific roles. A new breed emerged on the fringes of the massive and cumbersome Mastiff group, which was lighter in size, more agile in movement, and had similarities to other mastiffs. This new breed was used by the Romans for hunting and guarding livestock.

The etymology of the name Cane Corso is not definitively defined at present. However, some reasonable hypotheses suggest Greek origins for Cane Corso: KORTOS in Latin means "wall," and COHORS means "courtyard guardian." The oldest citation of the name Cane Corso appeared in poems and prose 1500 years ago. In 1998, the A.I.C.C. (Italian Cane Corso Association) published a study on this breed, confirming its military usage. In 1137, in Monopolidi Sabina (near Rome), people found kennels from that era, which brought Cane Corso closer to Roman history. Cane Corso has preserved the natural selection results of centuries without excessive human interference, making it a breed that is very close to natural reproduction. In that harsh era, the survival of this breed relied entirely on its unique working ability, and people chose to keep them for economic reasons because they had to work to obtain food.

They have lived in human social environments from the past to the present, so they deeply understand that action must be taken immediately if necessary. They are very understanding. It is precisely because of this ability that they have been able to survive to this day. In small colonies in southern Italy, people still keep Cane Corso to maintain ancient agricultural cultivation.

Not until 1976 did Dr. Breber publish a series of highly regarded articles in the journal of the Italian kennel club after studying Italian rural folklore, which brought Cane Corso back to the public and official circle of dog enthusiasts. Later, he contacted some enthusiastic dog enthusiasts who had maintained contact with him during this period and started the action to save Cane Corso. In October 1983, these people formed the S.A.C.C (Italian Cane Corso Social Union).

Continued breeding and the funding required for breeding centralized this organization. Due to this reason, the two vice presidents, Mr. Oreste Savoia and Mr. Flavio Bruno, resigned from the organization. During this period, SACC was dedicated to improving the social reputation of Cane Corso and achieved certain good results. However, unfortunately, Basir lacked stable hereditary characteristics in subsequent breeding processes, so its descendants' appearance differs from it. Even now, the appearance of Cane Corso is still far from ideal. At that time, SACC successfully organized gatherings of dog enthusiasts, allowing the Italian kennel club to test and define breeding standards for Cane Corso.

On June 16, 1990, this was not only a gathering of enthusiastic breeders (including Breber) but also the first documented official meeting. In 1992, in order to better develop the breeding career of Cane Corso, the Italian kennel club decided to record the birth date of Corsi as the beginning of breeding purebred Cane Corsos. Some informal books also record the start of purebred breeding on January 20, 1994. Due to the passion, curiosity, and understanding of Cane Corso, more and more Cane Corso enthusiasts and breeders uncontrollably bred a large number of Cane Corso puppies, which affected the average quality of Cane Corso. At that time, the SACC organization did not exercise any control or restraint over this phenomenon, and the number of registrations quickly increased from dozens to 2500 per year. There was no emphasis on Cane Corso's quality, just a pursuit of quantity.

As a result, the selection led to the influence of Cane Corso's morphological development. On May 22, 1996, an excellent gathering of Cane Corsos was held in Arese, and CH Boris was selected as the sample for breeding according to the quality F.C.I Cane Corso standard. In November, Cane Corso received international certification. This seemed like a result of improved quality, but it further exacerbated the deterioration of Cane Corso breeding because people outside Italy also became aware of Cane Corso, and passionate people felt the novelty of this new breed and bred it without purpose or plan.

In July 1999, after many years of written suggestions and repeated calls against SACC, the Italian club turned SACC into an official Cane Corso club. In order to eliminate the deteriorating trend in Cane Corso breeding, Cane Corso enthusiasts established their own A.I.C.C.

Canecorso is a large and fierce dog breed, originated in Italy. It has a huge body size and a courageous temperament. It is very good at guarding and will not attack without reason. It is neither indifferent nor enthusiastic towards strangers. However, it is not suitable for apartment breeding and not suitable as a family pet dog.

Toes inflammation

Symptoms: The dog frequently licks the toes, the toes become red and moist, and severe cases can lead to lameness

Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabeth collar

Usage: Wear an Elizabeth collar, remove the hair on the feet, wash with soapy water or wipe with iodine, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes after the inflammation area is dry, once a day, repeat for a week.

Ear mites

Symptoms: The dog scratches the ears, shakes its head, the ears have a strong sour odor, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, and dark brown secretions and ear wax.

Preparation: Ear mites solution, ear cleansing solution

Usage: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, fill the ear canal with ear cleansing solution or ear mites solution, gently massage the ear roots for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the solution, use cotton balls to wipe off the secretions and gently clean the ear auricle and ear canal.

Skin diseases

Symptoms: The dog experiences itchiness, red and itchy skin, the dog scratches excessively, the fur becomes dull and rough, there are more dandruff, and even patches of hair loss.

Preparation: Saline solution, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.

Usage: Put an Elizabeth collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking, trim the problematic skin and surrounding hair, then wash with saline water to sterilize, and finally apply ointment or use spray along with antibiotics and vitamin B.

1. Can't keep Casro in confinement for a long time, it will be detrimental to the physical and mental development of Casro. Over time, it will become more and more depressed and become impatient and crazy. Therefore, it is necessary to provide enough space for activities and take it for regular walks. Remember to always keep it on a leash when going out.

2. As for Casro, although it belongs to the type of fierce dog, it also has a quiet and gentlemanly side. It is very suitable for keeping at home. Create a warm living environment for it at home, such as a dog house or blanket (if conditions permit, you can also prepare a sofa in the living room for it, it is best to cover the blanket and sofa with covers for easy cleaning), then it will definitely be willing to stay at home.

3. Casro has deep affection for its owner and is very loyal. Therefore, it is best to treat Casro as your own child. Spend more time playing with it, getting close to it, and communicating with it. In this way, Casro will naturally trust you quickly and recognize you as its owner.

4. Casro has strong comprehension and enthusiasm for its owner and is very obedient. Therefore, these characteristics determine that Casro is easy to train. As long as the methods are appropriate, it will quickly become an obedient and intelligent companion dog.

1. Can't bathe frequently

When bathing a dog, of course, it can't be too frequent. Bathing a dog depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, bathe the dog one or two more times, and in winter, reduce it by one or two times. However, it should not exceed five times in total. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!

2. Regular brushing

Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn when seasonal shedding is more severe. To promote good coat growth, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use pet-specific combs to help the dog clean naturally shed fur and avoid tangles. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes is sufficient.

3. Sunbathing

Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's fur. Besides making the coat more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise a bit, which can improve their physical fitness and promote blood circulation to help grow healthier fur.

4. Deworming

Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do both internal and external deworming. Deworming drugs can cause significant damage to a dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.

5. Pay attention to diet

If you want your dog to have a beautiful coat, you must establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand that suits the dog and provides sufficient nutrients to meet its needs. On the other hand, you can give the dog a proper amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil.