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The Cane Corso is a medium-large sized dog, molossoid, compact, with a strong
skeleton, muscular and athletic, it moves with considerable ease. Its head is
massive, with a dignified and proud expression.
It has had a selection parallel to that of the Neapolitan mastiff, it comes from lighter
progenitors but has maintained that original conformation.
It has always been a property watchdog and hunter of difficult game, such as the
boar. It's originated in the central-southern regions of Italy where it was used as a
cowherd for cows and swine raised in the wild. It also
defended travelers and carters from highwaymen.
Its name is the one by which it has always been
known in the south, having the same root as
"corsiero" (courser), the medieval
war horse; perhaps it derives from the
Latin "cohors" (courtyard, body guard).
Due to environmental changes,
the Courser risked extinction.
A few anthusiasts initiated its
recovery which today is
complete. Its modern functions
are watchdog, defending people
and their belongings. An
adaptable and courageous worker,
of proverbial loyalty, alert and reactive,
able to withstand difficult environmental
conditions and experiences due
to its solid equilibrium. A strong
build dog but not without
elegance. Built on a rectangle,
it absolutely must not resemble the
Neapolitan Mastiff. Its skin adheres to its body and
does not form wrinkles.