Cane Corso: Difference between revisions
imported>Traumnovelle Undid revision 1295458766 by 102.214.117.101 (talk) |
imported>Justlettersandnumbers 'corso' has numerous meanings in modern Italian |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{short description|Italian breed of mastiff}} | ||
{{ | {{use dmy dates|date=August 2025}} | ||
{{ | {{use list-defined references|date=August 2025}} | ||
| name = Cane Corso | {{use British English|date=August 2025}} | ||
| image = Cane corso temi 1 1024x768x24 (cropped).png | {{infobox dog breed | ||
| altname = {{ubl|Cane Corso Italiano|Italian Mastiff{{r|name}}}} | | name = Cane Corso | ||
| country = Italy | | image = Cane corso temi 1 1024x768x24 (cropped).png | ||
| weight = | | image_alt = | ||
| maleweight = {{right|{{cvt|45|–|50|kg|lb|round=5}}{{r|fci2}}}} | | image_caption = | ||
| femaleweight = {{right|{{cvt|40|–|45|kg|lb|round=5}}{{r|fci2}}}} | | image2 = | ||
| height = | | image_alt2 = | ||
| maleheight = {{right|{{cvt|62|–|70|cm|in}}}} | | image_caption2 = | ||
| femaleheight = {{right|{{cvt|58|–|66|cm|in}}}} | | altname = {{ubl|Cane Corso Italiano|Italian Mastiff{{r|name}}}} | ||
| kc_name = [[Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana]] | | stock = | ||
| kc_std = https://www.enci.it/media/2603/343.pdf | | country = Italy | ||
| kc2_name = | | weight = | ||
| kc2_std = | | maleweight = {{right|{{cvt|45|–|50|kg|lb|round=5}}{{r|fci2}}}} | ||
| fcistd = http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/343g02-en.pdf | | femaleweight = {{right|{{cvt|40|–|45|kg|lb|round=5}}{{r|fci2}}}} | ||
| height = | |||
| maleheight = {{right|{{cvt|62|–|70|cm|in}}}} | |||
| femaleheight = {{right|{{cvt|58|–|66|cm|in}}}} | |||
| coat = short, dense, lustrous | |||
| colour = black; lead-grey, light grey or slate-grey; dark fawn, light fawn or stag red; dark wheaten ('{{lang|it|fromentino}}') | |||
| litter_size = | |||
| kc_name = [[Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana]] | |||
| kc_std = https://www.enci.it/media/2603/343.pdf | |||
| kc2_name = | |||
| kc2_std = | |||
| fcistd = http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/343g02-en.pdf | |||
| notrecognised = | |||
| extinct = | |||
| note = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Cane Corso'''{{efn|name=a}} is an Italian [[dog breed|breed]] of [[mastiff]]. It is usually kept as a [[companion dog]] or [[guard dog]]; it may also be used to [[flock guardian|protect livestock]]. In the past it was used for hunting large [[Game (hunting)|game]] | The '''Cane Corso'''{{efn|name=a}} is an Italian [[dog breed|breed]] of [[mastiff]]. It is usually kept as a [[companion dog]] or [[guard dog]]; it may also be used to [[flock guardian|protect livestock]]. In the past it was used both for hunting large [[Game (hunting)|game]] and for [[cattle herding|herding cattle]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
According to the breed standard of the [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]], the Cane Corso was once distributed throughout much of the Italian peninsula, but in the recent past was found only in [[Puglia]], in southern Italy.{{r|fci2|enci2}} After the collapse of the | According to the breed standard of the {{lang|fr|i=no|[[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]]}}, the Cane Corso was once distributed throughout much of the Italian peninsula, but in the recent past was found only in [[Puglia]], in southern Italy.{{r|fci2|enci2}} After the collapse of the {{lang|it|[[mezzadria]]}} system of [[share-cropping]] in the 1960s, the dogs became rare. The modern breed derives from [[selective breeding]] from about 1980 of a few surviving animals.{{r|ijas}} | ||
A [[breed society]], the Società Amatori Cane Corso, was formed in 1983.{{r|rino|page=107|sacc}} The breed was recognised by the [[Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana]] in 1994;{{r|ijas}} it was provisionally accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1996, and received full acceptance in 2007.{{r|fci}} It was recognised by the [[American Kennel Club]] of the United States in 2010.{{r| | A [[breed society]], the {{lang|it|i=no|Società Amatori Cane Corso}}, was formed in 1983.{{r|rino|page=107|sacc}} The breed was recognised by the {{lang|it|i=no|[[Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana]]}} in 1994;{{r|ijas}} it was provisionally accepted by the {{lang|fr|i=no|Fédération Cynologique Internationale}} in 1996, and received full acceptance in 2007.{{r|fci}} It was recognised by the [[American Kennel Club]] of the United States in 2010.{{r|bell|p=129}} | ||
The number of annual registrations in Italy in the period 2011–2019 was in the range of {{val|3000|–|4250}}.{{r|enci}} | |||
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
The Cane Corso is a large dog of [[molossoid]] type, and is closely related to the [[Neapolitan Mastiff]] | The Cane Corso is a large dog of [[molossoid]] type, strong and muscular but not without elegance;{{r|fci2}} it is closely related to the [[Neapolitan Mastiff]]. According to the international standard, dogs should stand some {{val|62|–|70|u=cm}} at the [[withers]] and weigh {{val|45|–|50|u=kg}}; bitches are about {{val|4|u=cm}} smaller, and weigh some {{val|5|u=kg}} less.{{r|fci2}} The head is large, slightly over one third of the height at the withers in length, with a well-defined stop. The top of the cranium is flat and slightly convergent to the muzzle. The eyes are oval in shape, and set well apart. The iris of the eye should be as dark as possible.{{r|enci2}} | ||
The coat is short, dense and lustrous. It may be black, various shades of grey (lead-grey, light grey or slate-grey) or fawn (dark fawn, light fawn | The coat is short, dense and lustrous. It may be black, various shades of grey (lead-grey, light grey or slate-grey) or fawn (dark fawn, light fawn or stag red), or dark wheaten ('{{lang|it|fromentino}}'); it may be [[brindled]]. Minor white markings on the chest, the feet or the nose are tolerated.{{r|fci2|enci2}} | ||
The Cane Corso is genetically pre-disposed to [[elbow dysplasia|elbow]] and [[hip dysplasia]], to [[patellar luxation]] and to [[retinal dysplasia]]. It has above-average susceptibility to [[demodicosis]], [[ectropion]], [[entropion]], [[gastric dilatation volvulus]] (bloat), [[Hypothyroidism in dogs|hypothyroidism]], [[idiopathic epilepsy]], [[mycotic otitis]] and [[nictitans gland prolapse]] (cherry eye).{{r|bell|p=129}} | The Cane Corso is [[genetically pre-disposed]] to [[elbow dysplasia|elbow]] and [[hip dysplasia]], to [[patellar luxation]] and to [[retinal dysplasia]]. It has above-average susceptibility to [[demodicosis]], [[ectropion]], [[entropion]], [[gastric dilatation volvulus]] (bloat), [[Hypothyroidism in dogs|hypothyroidism]], [[idiopathic epilepsy]], [[mycotic otitis]] and [[nictitans gland prolapse]] ("cherry eye").{{r|bell|p=129}} | ||
In 2017 a study of 232 | In 2017 a study of 232 of the dogs from 25 countries found an average life span of 9.3 years, varying with different coat colours. The longest-lived were black brindle (10.3 years), followed by: brindle (10.1 years); grey brindle (9.8 years); black, fawn and grey (all 9.0 years); and dogs of other colours (8.1 years).{{r|ovj}} The median life span is also reported as 8.1{{r|sr}} and as 9 years.{{r|pvm}} | ||
== Use == | |||
The Cane Corso is usually kept as a [[companion dog]] or [[guard dog]]; it may also be used to [[flock guardian|protect livestock]]. In the past it was used both for hunting large [[game (hunting)|game]] and for [[cattle herding|herding cattle]].{{r|enci}} | |||
It is subject to a [[working trial]]: in order to qualify for [[stud-book|registration]], dogs must show tranquillity in the presence of inoffensive strangers, indifference to gunfire, and aggressive defence of the owner against an attacker.{{r|fci2|p=2|sacc2}} | |||
<gallery mode=packed heights=160px style="text-align:left; font-size:94%"> | <gallery mode=packed heights=160px style="text-align:left; font-size:94%"> | ||
File:CaneCorso (12).jpg|Grey brindle | File:CaneCorso (12).jpg|Grey brindle | ||
| Line 45: | Line 64: | ||
File:Cane Corso Fawn.jpg|Fawn | File:Cane Corso Fawn.jpg|Fawn | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| Line 56: | Line 69: | ||
{{notelist|refs= | {{notelist|refs= | ||
{{efn|name=a|{{IPA|it|ˈkaːne ˈkɔrso|lang}} | {{efn|name=a|{{IPA|it|ˈkaːne ˈkɔrso|lang|small=no}}; plural: Cani Corsi; the word {{lang|it|corso}} is thought to derive from the [[Latin]] {{lang|la|cŏhors}}, meaning "a place enclosed around, a court, enclosure, yard, pen, etc., especially for cattle, poultry".{{r|lewis|fci2|p2=2}}}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 63: | Line 76: | ||
{{commonscat}} | {{commonscat}} | ||
{{reflist|45em|refs= | {{reflist|45em|refs= | ||
<ref name=bell>Jerold S. Bell, Kathleen E. Cavanagh, Larry P. Tilley, Francis W.K. Smith (2012). ''Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds''. Jackson, Wyoming: Teton NewMedia. {{isbn|9781482241419}}.</ref> | <ref name=bell>Jerold S. Bell, Kathleen E. Cavanagh, Larry P. Tilley, Francis W.K. Smith (2012). ''Veterinary Medical Guide to Dog and Cat Breeds''. Jackson, Wyoming: Teton NewMedia. {{isbn|9781482241419}}.</ref> | ||
| Line 91: | Line 100: | ||
<ref name=sacc2>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200823030444/http://www.amatoricanecorsoitaliano.it/cal-2.html CAL (Certificato di attitudine al lavoro)] (in Italian). Società Amatori Cane Corso. Archived 23 August 2021.</ref> | <ref name=sacc2>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200823030444/http://www.amatoricanecorsoitaliano.it/cal-2.html CAL (Certificato di attitudine al lavoro)] (in Italian). Società Amatori Cane Corso. Archived 23 August 2021.</ref> | ||
<ref name=lewis>Charlton T. Lewis, Charles Short (1879). [https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0059%3Aalphabetic+letter%3DC%3Aentry+group%3D61%3Aentry%3Dcohors ''A Latin Dictionary'']. Oxford: Clarendon Press.</ref> | |||
<ref name=sr>Kirsten M. McMillan, Jon Bielby, Carys L. Williams, Melissa M. Upjohn, Rachel A. Casey, Robert M. Christley (2024). [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-50458-w Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death]. ''Scientific Reports''. '''14''', article 531. {{doi|10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w}}.</ref> | <ref name=sr>Kirsten M. McMillan, Jon Bielby, Carys L. Williams, Melissa M. Upjohn, Rachel A. Casey, Robert M. Christley (2024). [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-50458-w Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death]. ''Scientific Reports''. '''14''', article 531. {{doi|10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w}}.</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 19:42, 1 October 2025
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use list-defined references Template:Use British English Template:Short descriptionScript error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
The Cane CorsoTemplate:Efn is an Italian breed of mastiff. It is usually kept as a companion dog or guard dog; it may also be used to protect livestock. In the past it was used both for hunting large game and for herding cattle.
History
According to the breed standard of the Script error: No such module "Lang"., the Cane Corso was once distributed throughout much of the Italian peninsula, but in the recent past was found only in Puglia, in southern Italy.Template:R After the collapse of the Script error: No such module "Lang". system of share-cropping in the 1960s, the dogs became rare. The modern breed derives from selective breeding from about 1980 of a few surviving animals.Template:R
A breed society, the Script error: No such module "Lang"., was formed in 1983.Template:R The breed was recognised by the Script error: No such module "Lang". in 1994;Template:R it was provisionally accepted by the Script error: No such module "Lang". in 1996, and received full acceptance in 2007.Template:R It was recognised by the American Kennel Club of the United States in 2010.Template:R
The number of annual registrations in Italy in the period 2011–2019 was in the range of Script error: No such module "val"..Template:R
Characteristics
The Cane Corso is a large dog of molossoid type, strong and muscular but not without elegance;Template:R it is closely related to the Neapolitan Mastiff. According to the international standard, dogs should stand some Script error: No such module "val". at the withers and weigh Script error: No such module "val".; bitches are about Script error: No such module "val". smaller, and weigh some Script error: No such module "val". less.Template:R The head is large, slightly over one third of the height at the withers in length, with a well-defined stop. The top of the cranium is flat and slightly convergent to the muzzle. The eyes are oval in shape, and set well apart. The iris of the eye should be as dark as possible.Template:R
The coat is short, dense and lustrous. It may be black, various shades of grey (lead-grey, light grey or slate-grey) or fawn (dark fawn, light fawn or stag red), or dark wheaten ('Script error: No such module "Lang".'); it may be brindled. Minor white markings on the chest, the feet or the nose are tolerated.Template:R
The Cane Corso is genetically pre-disposed to elbow and hip dysplasia, to patellar luxation and to retinal dysplasia. It has above-average susceptibility to demodicosis, ectropion, entropion, gastric dilatation volvulus (bloat), hypothyroidism, idiopathic epilepsy, mycotic otitis and nictitans gland prolapse ("cherry eye").Template:R
In 2017 a study of 232 of the dogs from 25 countries found an average life span of 9.3 years, varying with different coat colours. The longest-lived were black brindle (10.3 years), followed by: brindle (10.1 years); grey brindle (9.8 years); black, fawn and grey (all 9.0 years); and dogs of other colours (8.1 years).Template:R The median life span is also reported as 8.1Template:R and as 9 years.Template:R
Use
The Cane Corso is usually kept as a companion dog or guard dog; it may also be used to protect livestock. In the past it was used both for hunting large game and for herding cattle.Template:R
It is subject to a working trial: in order to qualify for registration, dogs must show tranquillity in the presence of inoffensive strangers, indifference to gunfire, and aggressive defence of the owner against an attacker.Template:R
-
Grey brindle
-
Brown brindle
-
Black brindle
-
Fawn
.jpg){kind=link}
Notes
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "bell" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "enci" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "enci2" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "fci" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "fci2" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "ijas" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "name" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "ovj" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "pvm" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "rino" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "sacc" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "sacc2" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
Cite error: <ref> tag with name "lewis" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.
<ref> tag with name "sr" defined in <references> is not used in prior text.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".