What dogs were used to create the cane Corso?

The Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) is pretty much a straight descendant of Canis Pugnax, the Roman wardog. It is probably the last of its type, the coursing mastiffs, which would have been widespread through Europe at one time. read more

It’s essential to be able to protect neighbors’ pets from him. This is another instance in which socialization is a must. Your Cane Corso should learn from an early age to remain calm in the presence of other dogs. If you do get a second dog, either another Cane Corso or a different breed, it is best to choose one of the opposite sex. read more

Its name derives from cane da corso, an old term for those catch dogs used in rural activities (for cattle and swine; boar hunting, and bear fighting) as distinct from cane da camera which indicates the catch dog kept as a bodyguard. read more