| Cane Corso |
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| Other names | - Cane Corso Italiano
- Italian Mastiff
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| Origin | Italy |
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| Height |
Males |
62–70 cm (24–28 in) |
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Females |
58–66 cm (23–26 in) |
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| Weight |
Males |
45–50 kg (100–110 lb) |
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Females |
40–45 kg (90–100 lb) |
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| Coat |
short, dense, lustrous |
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| Colour |
black; lead-grey, light grey or slate-grey; dark fawn, light fawn or stag red; dark wheaten ('fromentino') |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff. It is usually kept as a companion dog or guard dog; it may also be used to protect livestock. In the past it was used both for hunting large game and for herding cattle.