Descendant of gladiator dogs, loyal friend, excellent guard, and protector. This dog Cane Corso is a national treasure of Italy. She is the 14th breed bred in this sunny country. The character of Corso reflects the temperament of Italians, and the courage of fighting dogs, and the dedication of herding dogs.
#1 It is still unknown where the name of the breed “Cane Corso” came from.
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#2 According to one version, this phrase comes from “Canum ex Corsica”, which means “dog from Corsica.”
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#3 According to another version, the name of the breed comes from the Latin word “cohors”, which means guard.
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