Buyer question
Is a Cane Corso good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Cane Corso 1 out of 5 for beginners (experts only).
Source: the Cane Corso page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cane Corso in the Animal Library
The detail
An Italian mastiff bred to guard property and hunt large game, the Cane Corso is powerful, athletic and deeply protective. With its own family it is loyal and calm, but it needs expert training, strict socialization and a confident owner.
- Temperament
- Protective, loyal, serious
- Best fit
- Experienced guardian owners
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Capable, willful)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Quick weekly wipe)
What to weigh
A Corso is a true guardian: wary of strangers, strong and capable of serious harm if poorly raised. Training and socialization are lifelong, and insurers, landlords and some cities restrict the breed.