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Canadian Cane Corso Pugliese |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Canada | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen | |
This breed is also known as |
Canadian Cane Corso
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| Not to be confused with the American Corso Dog, Canada's Corso Pugliese is also different from the Cane Corso Italiano and is considered a true continuation of the Italian breed and its specific Apulian type, hence the breed's new name, which is known as Cane Corso Ortognato in Italy. This is a recent addition to the world of Molosses, but is by no means a newly created or "designed" breed. Canadian Cane Corso enthusiasts have been importing their dogs from Italy for many years and have succeeded in establishing a uniform type, which cannot be said of the American Corso Dog, but unfortunately, breeders of the Cane Corso Italiano have been unsuccessful since efforts to revive it began. While the American "breed" is a cross of Neapolitan Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Bandogges and a few dogs imported from Italy, the official Cane Corso Italiano is based on one of the Italian Cane e Presa varieties, as well as having a fair The Canadian-based Corso Pugliese is made up of the best representatives of Italian and Canadian dogs, with the original Pugliese variety as the ideal breed type. It's worth mentioning that Corso Pugliese and its official breed club in Canada have the "blessing" of Dr. Paul Breber, who has been one of the leading forces in Corso revival efforts in Italy since the program's earliest days. The Canadian federal government's Agriculture Bureau has officially accepted the Corso Pugliese and will only recognize this Canadian dog and the Cane Corso Italiano as separate breeds, but will not recognize any other Corso-type breed, including the American variety. The Cane Corso Italiano can still be registered with the CKC, while the Corso Pugliese will be registered by the CFC. The Corso Pugliese is bred for a stable, reliable temperament, with a personality resembling the original Italian dogs used for livestock control, big game hunting and property protection duties. An excellent guard dog and personal guardian, this robust working breed also makes a good family companion. It responds well to obedience training and is playful with its owners, but the Corso Pugliese still requires early socialization, responsible management and fair exercise, as it is a dominant and territorial breed, which can be hostile to strangers and to conflict with other dogs if not raised correctly. A well-bred and trained Corso Pugliese is a dog of character and gentleness, although its natural guarding instincts will ensure that its priorities are the safety of its master, family and property. This is a well-boned, muscular Molosser with a strong neck, powerful head and long, sturdy legs. The head should not be that of a Boxer, Bullmastiff or any other breed, but should be well proportioned, with well-defined jaws and a powerful muzzle, like the original Apulian population of the Cane e Presa Italiano working group of Molossers. The ears can be cropped, in which case the classic Italian "gladiator" style is preferred, while the tail is anchored in the same way as the Neapolitan Mastiff and Cane Corso Italiano. The coat is short, flat and dense, with shades of fawn, blue, black and brindle, with small white markings tolerated on the chest. The Corso Pugliese is a fairly large dog, but it should always remain athletic and functional, ideally no taller than 71 centimeters at the withers. |
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