Are you considering getting a Cane Corso dog? These majestic beasts are like having a furry tank in your living room, but before you make a decision, it's important to understand the pros and cons of owning a Fur Tank.
In this video, we'll take a look at the loyalty, low-maintenance needs, intelligence, adaptability, and potential downsides such as stubbornness, protectiveness, prey drive, and health issues. With this information, you'll be able to decide if a Cane Corso is the right fit for your lifestyle and family. So, let's dive in!
Cane Corso, also known as the Italian Mastiff, is a large and powerful breed that originated in Italy. They were originally bred as working dogs, used for hunting and guarding livestock. Today, Cane Corsos are known for their loyalty and protective instincts towards their families, making them excellent guard dogs and companions. They have short fur that requires minimal grooming, and they're not overly active, making them a relatively low-maintenance breed. However, Cane Corsos can be stubborn and difficult to train, and their protective nature can make them aggressive toward strangers or other animals if not properly socialized.
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My female Cane COrso was the best dog i ever had. She was friend to all my group and everyone loved her. Gentle with Children and older family. Only once did she have to be aggressive to protect us from a violent lose dog. best Dog ever. A gentle protective giant. Miss her terribly.
Sounds like the perfect dog. I love that she was only aggressive when required.
Hello, how did you lose her? Apologize for the hard question. I have been doing a lot a research on the breed.
My first experience with a Cane Corso is my daughter's. He is the most gentle, loving dog I have ever been around. He always has a ball in his mouth, wagging his nub. My daughter has a 4 year old and a 6 year old. We have tons of pics of the 4 year old using him as a pillow. No worries. Once when we went to visit he was in the basement, I entered the house, but he didn't know I was there, so when he came up and saw someone in his house, he charged. One of the scariest moments of my life! I screamed his name, and it was like hitting a light switch....right back to loving mode.
Wow, what a fantastic story. Sounds like an amazing dog. Thank you for sharing.
One of the best dogs I ever had the privilege of knowing was a Cane Corso. Her owner put in a lot of work with her and it showed. She was so well behaved and thought she was a tiny lap dog. Her bark was great and meant business. I loved that if she barked it meant there was a reason. She left an indelible imprint on my heart and I miss her dearly.
With proper training they make a fantastic family addition.
A huge factor with most breads is females are nearly always a sure bet for overall smarts & temperament. Big male breads are just plain more work.
Lost our , Boss, recently at 10 to cancer. He was truly loved my my wife and I, our four daughters, and 10 grandkids. He was a protective yet gentle giant. We miss him every day.
Sorry for your loss. Sounds like an amazing family member. It's amazing just how much the loss of a dog can affect you. I lost one a few years ago and still think of him all the time even though I have 2 fantastic dogs right now. There was just something about my Buddy.
Now that I've had the privilege of having one in my house can't imagine a life without 1 or 5 in my house. Just a perfect friend who will always be there for you and will always be loyal and a giant playmate!
Haha, 1 or 5. Now you sound like my wife. "But he needs a friend.....well now they both need someone to play with.....well heck we already have 3 why not 2 more!"
Where did you get one?
We got the runt of the litter so our Mabel is only 70 pounds (of pure muscle). Such a smart and loyal dog.
I love that name. How old is she at 70 pounds out of curiosity?
@@TailWaggingTales Mabel is 3 1/2
I love the "fur tank" concept. I've had seven so far and they are majestic IF well trained!
Wow, 7 fur tanks. I'm assuming throughout the years or was this all at once? Either way, sounds fantastic!
My friend had one that would walk with him all over the streets without a leash. Just follow him and stay outside when he went into Starbucks and terrorized the people just by sitting there. Nicest dog you ever met but people would walk way around him out of fear.
That's awesome. I'm still working on off leash training my self on my 90 lb redbone coonhound.
My brother got one. Tried moving him out the way of some chicken breasts so his staffy could get some, he gnawed on my arm abit😅 swelled up the size of a golf ball n all, guess u never mess with dogs when it comes to food.
@@thinkingofaname6233 I was watching my friends pug, and I had to feed him. He came to the food bowl and I moved the food closer to help him and he attacked me. Little pug. Well that pug attacked me every single time after that.
@@mylittlepitbull3143 haha a pug. You just gotta worry about stepping on em.
@@thinkingofaname6233 well it thought that it was fearsome. I love the way my dog gets fake attacked by dogs and then he doesn't even care. Photo on left.
Stubborn is right!!! But my corso knows who is boss in the home. He gets exercise regularly, has never destroyed anything, my corso is not neutered, he eats complete raw meals, he is very loyal, loving and amazing. But training is a must!!!!!
Did you always feed raw? I'm going to be doing some research on this and possibly making a video soon. Looking to gather insight.
@@TailWaggingTales no. We fed him kibble since he was a puppy. He hated it but he had to eat it. He developed canine acne and other skin issues after 10 months old and for over a year. It was so bad. Then I researched raw diets and did the switch. It was thought at first but he loves his raw food. After a month his skin issues started going away and now he has been on raw for two years and he has lots of energy, happy and doing wonderful. That would be a good topic , the different diets and their pros and cons. I believe all dogs are different and some can tolerate kibble better than others. My Corso definitely was born to be wild. Hehehe.
Thank you for the info on your experience. Personally I like the idea of variety in their diet. I need to do some research for sure.
I want a whole pack of them.
Now that would be awesome!
Excellent breed of dog.
Sick
U want a pack? Well I have 4 :) Edit:6 now Edit:4 (one died)
Yes i also 😂
Great review! 2 things not mentioned...they do drool, usually around food and usually not to excess. Because of their strength, agility, intelligence and the need to be well trained, they are not for 1st time dog owners.💖
a very special loving breed, I could see the love in her eyes, broke my heart when mine passed
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like she was an amazing dog.
Corsos arent "Just a dog" they're a lifestyle. Its a huge commitment to have one. Do not get one if you think you'll ever need to rehome them. You NEED to know what you're doing. @5:58 No, they're not good at traveling and moving frequently, they like to be home.. protecting their castle.. they need stability.
Thank you for sharing this tip about not liking the travelling. I appreciate your insight.
This is an excellent point. A LOT of breeds, including many guardian and herding breeds etc, prefer routine. Some lines do better than other and they all need to become adjusted to travel at an early age. Competitions require travel so it becomes important to get them to associate positive experiences with travel, during the early socialization window. They'll still be happiest at home but at least they'll be able to deal with going places. They are NOT dog-park dogs! I don't like seeing people letting them run loose in new strange dog groups constantly. That's not the best way to socialize any dog and with a Corso it's a risk.
@Janeway1269 I got my girl December 2021, she was a puppy. I always took her to the dog park with my boy, who is a St bernard/lab mix.. she has always gone for car rides and to the dog park. I noticed last winter she only wanted to go out on warmer days 0c + even with her winter coat on, she only liked warmer weather. ...so now, she really just doesn't wanna come for car rides.. I have to leash her to get her to come with us. She likes the car once she's in it.. I have an outback, they both have lots of room.. but just getting her out of the house she doesn't wanna do. My girl does great at the dog park.. she loves everyone and all dogs. But she knows our pack mentality, she knows I'm the boss, she knows my boy is Alpha.. so she knows her place, and that puts her at ease.
My Corso is coming up on 3yrs old and has travelled with us since he was 10 weeks old. He LOVES to adventure. With our guy, he is quite literally happy to do anything, so long as his people are with him. He likes long road trips & short ones. It makes no difference to him so long as we are there. WE are what makes him happy. I have heard of Corsi that don't like to travell, but, I also know many that do. Might be individual to the dog. I 100% agree with everything else in the comment. They are a massive commitment for the entirety of their lives. Best time sink ever tho, in my humble opinion! :) If you're ready for it, that is. :)
@@kerrit9939 Definitely a great commitment but totally worth it if ya put the effort in,,,and with this breed the rewards are endless and they have a special spirit ❤️💯
Such a special breed,,, mine is my heart she saved my life ❤
She saved your life. I would love to hear that story some time.
The best dog anyone can get
I've heard many people say the axaxt same thing
thank you for this video
Great Video and thanks for pronouncing Cane Corso properly =)
We have two of these guys now... and as someone that's had dogs for 44 years, I have never seen a breed like this in my life, they are incredible. A massively strong breed, that is a teddy bear to it's owners. I can't see ever owning anything else. Beautiful breed for sure, that being said, they aren't for everyone.
Yeah, massive breed that wrecks most if not all other dogs and could 💀 you easily needs proper training.
@@thinkingofaname6233 not too worried, our boys are good.
MINE is THE BEST dog ever! Cane corsos are amazing!
This is great but I think they need more exercise than you are letting on here. Exercise is crucial, a young, frustrated Corso will tear the joint down. In my experience they are very smart, easy to train and love interacting and playing with their people. Love this breed.
Thank you for sharing your insight. I appreciate it. You're probably right, I should put a bit more emphasis on their exercise requirements.
Cane corso without exercise, when he's at mine he just finds something to chew on/destroy. Not furniture just random stuff like plastic bottles. Their jaw strength no joke tho, he bit through a 2cm thick bone just casually. "Bit" me before but I kinda deserved it, tried moving him away from food for another dog to get some.
Beautiful Dogs.
I am a 7mo Cane Corso and I love these videos of my breed ❤
You're the first Cane Corso that I've seen watching KZhead on your own. I hope that you're at least being supervised. I'm glad that you like the video.
Give it 16 months and let us know how you feel.
Yes, I am considering it. I had one before great dog He wasn't love bug but very protective
And a love playing out the snow
An amazing dog that is definitely on my list to own later down the road.
There are great dogs to have
Id love one of these wanted one for a couple years now. I do have a rottie and a Caucasian shepard so im use to big and gaint dogs. My sister got one a month ago and its doing so well with its training
I'm curious, did your sister pick one up from a breeder as pup? I currently have a 90lb Redbone Coonhound and I think that she's a giant in size already, but I love the look of a Cane Corso myself.
If you can handle a cane corso and want to level up look into a Presa Canario. Such an awesome breed that you don’t see everyday. NOT FOR THE INEXPERIENCED
That reminds me, I need to do some research on the Presa Canario and put a video together on that breed.
Beautiful breed!! Very nice video 🙌 they are very loyal and protective with the family 😌
They are an amazing breed for sure.
My brother has one and yeah family. Only have to tap him and he's already getting protective, not with the kids tho 😂 he only loves his daddy.
they are beautiful
I completely agree. I love the Cane Corso!
Love my boy Tecumseh!
i cant find the tik tok vid of the dog meals could u post the whole thing in shorts?
i really like this information now i got to nerves, what kind of treat was she giving him thx
I love this breed as well. I don't recall the exact treat that was given.
Cool I used to own one😊🎉 it’s OK if you’re still working on my research I know I gave you two suggestions
Yep, I'm working on them. I had a lot to finish to get this long video completed. I hope that you enjoyed this video.
@@TailWaggingTales I totally enjoyed 😊
They need their ears to relax and control the noise around them
I don't understand ppl who own dog like Corso which is a size of medium sized female humans but try to budget their monthly food cost for less than $100 a month.... when comes to the pet ownership, all our commonsense goes out of the window....
That's a very good point. They expect this small horse to eat like a rabbit all month.
Some people are just pussies who want to get a massive dog to intimidate other people. And with a cane corso yeah they need a TON of food.
Do they have a winter under coat? I had a Rottweiler that loved the winter, not sure if Cane can handle the winter walks in Minnesota.
From what I've read, they do have an undercoat.
I need one bad
Me too.
Hi,thank you for this video. I live in Italy and i am totally in love with these dogs but allt he videos i watch tell that they are not for first te dog owners. When my conditions are right , the right house and time to dedicate for its training..rigth from the first days. I do not think..once well triamed it would be an issue if its owner is a determined small sized lady or yes? I guess you will confirm me that i first need to have experiemce qith another breed?Thank you
You're welcome. They are definitely not a good first dog. In fact I would hope that you have bigger dog experience as well. This is a very fascinating breed and requires a lot of attention to keep them happy and healthy.
@@TailWaggingTales thank you. I realize this. It is abreed thatneeda lots of dedication , socialization and training especially in its puppy phase. I am sure the expenses are quite high, but after that first phase things become easier...apart from the nutrition i guess. Well ..my second dog will be a Cane Corso...until then i give everyday snacks to a 6 year old female.cane corso and she is sooooo sweet with me. Giving hugs and kisses to her saves my day and keeps me up when i feel.down💕🐾
I have two cane corsos, very friendly to others. I mean too friendly.
I'd disagree with the exercise low maintenance. I have researched this breed and I have one and my input is of not excercised regular they get very stressed
Thank you for you firsthand experience. I can only go by what I've read with this breed personally.
@@TailWaggingTales your welcome . And I can say they really do need a lot of walking and need to run everyday or else mine anyway gets restless and irritable . And also mental stimulation. Very hard breed to keep up with but rewarding if you can do it .
100 percent, they seem to share a lot of characteristics with boxers that also need a lot of exercise
Yes, my Corso needs at least two miles in the morning and two miles in the afternoon. And lots of brain games in between. He likes to sleep a lot but he loves to exercise.
Can u do a boerboel video
Best Breed... Find a quality breeder that can answer all your questions.
I 2nd that statement.
Knew this breed via friends. During the pandemic a friend passed away and he had a 1,5 year old pup. We adopted him and fell in love. Sure they are "a handfull" to maintain but isn't any animal you take full care of? Stop whining about that; go all the way or go home. Our fella is a good boy who does his utmost every day to please us and thus himself. If I HAVE to mention a downside; the fact he doesn't know that more than 1 metre apart from us is NOT a problem....your shadow gets taller than him at a distance....😂
hahaha, you have a shadow puppy as well! Great job on adopting this amazing breed and taking excellent care of him. I love your saying of go all the way or go home. I have a family member right now that I'm trying to teach the same thing to with their new puppy.
@@TailWaggingTales I personally think you can't go wrong with this breed as long as your intentions are good; they pick up a good vibe 🥰 hope your family member will be as full of praise of the dog as we clearly are...👍
Some times I think that this person is too full of praise and hasn't learned how to use the tone of their voice for praise and correction when needed.
@TailWaggingTales Ah yes; the so called colour in your voice. That is actually a basis in communication; whether to humans or dogs 😉 I do not know how old your family member is but way back in the day when I was young (and fab as I like to prank myself...) I had my first dog; a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I went to a puppy class with him and they taught us to use colour in your voice. Sure we felt like idiots in the beginning with high pitched tones for reward and low baritone tones for correction but when I look back it was all worth it; all my dogs after decades have been raised like I mentioned and they all were and are dreams to walk with. Even our cats we treat the same way and people are stunned about it...and we crack up laughing because it's a "simple" but effective trick. Hope your family member finds the right path to go in upbringing the dog....soòoo rewarding after all.
I only have a little over an acre, and I want one- but I think they need more space than that? I've trained, and been honored to "own" a large dog before, but I want to make sure. I also know that you basically give up an entire year, or more, of your life- they go everywhere with you, they learn everything that way. My Gus had his own cooler with bottled water and Scooby snacks 😘
Too late. Getting one.
haha, did you get one? I'd love to hear your experience.
I got my puppy during the height of the pandemic. We had very limited training and almost no socialization. Recently he bite my son. What can I do to reset him at the 2 year mark?
I'm not an expert on training personally. You may find some better details on training over at Jason Corey's channel. www.youtube.com/@jasoncorey
I think at that point you remove him. When a cane corso gets to biting anyone you either fix the training through professional intervention or you re-home him. But hey if you're happy with the idea of your kid getting mangled then all power to you.
I want one but I don't want the ears to be cropped. Is that something the buyer does or do the breeders already have it done?
When we bought ours, the tail only was docked. The ears weren't cropped. We decided not to have hers cropped, and she is absolutely adorable yet has that, "don't mess with me" look. It's hard here in the South to find a veterinarian that'll crop the ears as now they think it is animal cruelty, cosmetic.
I personally haven't worked with a breeder for this breed, but I would think that not not crop them that early.
Thank you for sharing your firsthand experience.
My son has a 5mo old. The breeder had it done with her vet. They charged $650. Several vets reccomended cropping, due to their propensity to get ear infections.
@@Donotevengotherewithmeit's animal cruelty to chop off or edit any part of an animal on looks alone. Also you're a wuss for needing a power house of a dog.
Hi I want this breed puppy
I want one in the worst way but my gf got 2 cats and a border collie ...how r they with other pets
They can be ok with other pets but and this is a big but they must be socialized to them from a young age. This is from my research.
#fur tank
One of my favorite names for them.
no. 1 they are as stubborn as a mule. just like my wife they do resemble their owners
Why have alot of them "croped" tails?
In contemporary times, the practice is primarily upheld for aesthetic reasons. However, in the breed's early days, when it was initially introduced to safeguard livestock, the ears were expertly cropped, and the tail docked strategically to minimize the likelihood of a predator gaining a foothold during confrontations.
are ya crazy? a apartment?
....maybe, the jury is still out on that one.
They all say the same thing until someone get hurt by one.
Nothing about how quickly they are house broken?
That's a tricky one to nail down. I've had great success with breaking dogs, but I have a family member right now that claims to be doing all the right things but their dog just refuses to play along.
Forgot slobber lol
Truly. Slobber Machines!
Also standing next to you with his face 1 inch away from your food with drool reaching to the floor.
Never
Ihabe like but misgudet from my life,I am not fear Animel,Afred Humenbeng,From Calcutta,
Forgot to mention one con, picking up huge piles of poop!
Are they born with floppy ears?
Yes, they are born with floppy ears and they are adorable.
Yes and precious!
I'm so glad I left my boy with his tail and ears! Their Ears are SO Emotive!
@@VisciousPhishesregardless any person who cuts parts of another animal for nothing but visual appeal is an animal abuser.
Cane corso's need alot more exercise than what this guy is saying.
It's been awhile since I created this video and I agree with you. I've since learned that they do need a lot of exercise.
@@TailWaggingTales great video, thanks for the reply
Is that Megan Markle???
She stops by from time to time just to hang out. Just kidding, unfortunately it is not.
Short answer: No. Don't get one.
For most people I would agree.
Unless you're scared of people aka fighting, then get 1
Also don’t use a harness and that retractable leash that guy was using in this video. Absolutely useless in an emergency
I'm hearing that more and more. I need to do some research and create a video with some pros and cons on each.
Yes. I found out the hard way when my Corso drug me down the front of the yard after a bird. 😂
Emergency? Like if he saw a squirrel? 😂. Nah but seriously a corso will drag you around regardless of your harness. Playing tug of war is hard enough.
@@thinkingofaname6233 I have a Corso and your right lol but at least with a slip lead you can cut off air supply and they usually stop.
@@MrBonecollector83 idk man, they usually choke themselves for a while before giving up. And a corso will ragdoll anyone if they're not 6 foot 200+ pounds.
Don't cane carso drool alot
Whats a Conney Corso? Do you mean "Cane Corso".
It's pronounced "Conay Corso". It's italian.
f.........k no!
The ears are horrible! Sorry, this are wonderfull dogs, I had some staffords and they have wonderfull ears. I hate this cutted ears! Cut humans their ears! Think about it!
I agree. I am not a fan of cropped ears. They were original cropped in the beginning to keep them from getting chewed on while protecting livestock.
@@TailWaggingTales I hope people stop with this.Its really crazy.
Yeah my boy has his ears and they are so cute and emotive!
A pro is nobody fucks with you.
True
For sure. I would definitely think twice about approaching anyone with a Cane Corso by their side.
While I respect your opinion, without breeders some breeds of dogs would've literally went extinct without human interaction.
@@TailWaggingTales Our Cane Corso acts like she loves everyone. She has such a sweet temperament. But she will let us know when someone is coming down the driveway and gives them that deep, brave dog bark. Lol.
That "Come at me bro!" Bark. I love it.
Dogs are meat eaters, will probably also help to avoid cancers later in life
That's an interesting thought. I've been thinking about something similarly lately with my own dogs and their food. Wondering if I should mix in some fresh meat. Need to do some more research and making make a vid on my findings. Thank you for the comment.