Cane Corso is descended directly from Roman moloss "canis pugnax" and represents its lighter type, which was used to hunt big game as well as a auxiliary, military dog. Cane Corso was a precious helper for Italian people who used it not only to protect their properties and herds but also to hunt and defence. According to historical documents, Cane Corso was a common breed on the Apennine Peninsula. Corso found its its haven on the lands of Apulia, Lukania and Saminium. Cane Corso owes its name to Latin word "cohors", which means "guard, guardian".
      Guard dog turns out to be usesful in many cases. It is nimble, extremely faithful and devoted to its owner. This dog is also tough, clever and it is really fit for training. At the same time incopetent treatment can be dangerous for unwelcome intruder.
      Cane Corso isn't fussy which regard to food. It doesn't mean that it will be settled for anything to eat. Keeping glamorous musculature requires good food. To limit the risk of stomach dysfunction, it is advisable to split daily dose of food into two parts, and to let the dog stay calm for an hour after a meal.
      Male's height at the wither is preferred to be from 62 cm to 68 cm and bitch's from 58 cm to 64 cm (2 cm more or less are acceptable). Male's weight should be between 42 and 50kg, and bitch's between 38 and 45 kg.