Which Breed Is Cane Corso?
The Cane Corso (Kah-Neh-Kor-Soh; Plural: Cani Corsi) Belongs to a Subcategory of Working Breeds Called Mollosus Dogs, or Mollosers, Named for the Molossi, an...
The Cane Corso (KAH-neh-KOR-soh; plural: Cani Corsi) belongs to a subcategory of working breeds called mollosus dogs, or mollosers, named for the Molossi, an ancient Greek people thought to have bred giant, big-boned guardian dogs of Mastiff type.
What breed made the Cane Corso?
History of the Cane Corso
The Cane Corso originated in Italy and can be traced back to ancient times. The molossus, a now extinct mastiff-type dog, is an ancestor of the Cane Corso and similar mastiff-type dogs.
Is a Cane Corso its own breed?
The Cane Corso is a working dog who absolutely loves having a job to do. This old Italian dog breed was developed to guard property and hunt big game such as wild boar. Although these are purebred dogs, you may find them in the care of rescue groups or shelters.
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