Cane Corso Italiano

Cane Corso dogs are not high-energy dogs, but due to their size, if they do not move regularly (at least 1.30-2 hours a day), their muscles can atrophy due to inactivity, and joint problems can occur.

Adolescence of Cane Corso: between the ages of six and eight months, Cane Corso enters adolescence. Here, your attention is needed, as they will test your limits. You must be consistent in your commands and decisions as you are dealing with a "teenager."

Overall, Italian Mastiffs are a breed that does not require too much activity, but it would be good to undergo obedience training as we should not forget that it is a working dog.

Training of the Cane Corso: Although dominant, with proper training, the Cane Corso can become the best companion and bodyguard. This is a very intelligent and stubborn dog, so you cannot apply rude methods in training - yelling or even worse hitting your pet. Training a Cane Corso will only be successful if you treat them with respect. If you cannot dedicate enough time to train your dog, then you should seek a specialist's help.

Socialization of your Cane Corso: Socialization is crucial for Cane Corso dogs to prevent aggression towards humans or other dogs. Expose your dog to a variety of people, animals, and environments from a young age and continue socializing them throughout their life. If the owner cannot dedicate enough time to their dog's training, they should seek help from a specialist.

Bonding with your Cane Corso: The dedication of this breed to their owner is unwavering. From a very young age, puppies are ready to selflessly follow their owner, fulfilling all their commands and instructions, just to spend time with them. Emotional contact is very important for them; they find it difficult to endure a change of owner or loss of their owner. Generally, it is essential to pay attention to our dog from a young age, spend time with them on a daily basis, and not neglect them.

There are several types of nutrition you can provide your dog to ensure a balanced diet. Here are the ones recommended by our kennel for the Cane Corso breed:

Dry kibble: This is the most common type of dog food and is usually the most convenient option. Look for high-quality kibbles (high in fat and acids, and preferably containing chondroitin and glucosamine) that are specifically designed for large breed dogs and that meet your Cane Corso's nutritional needs.

Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (B.A.R.F.) : B.A.R.F is considered the best nutritional choice you could make, as this food brings your dog closer to its hunting nature, while still having many health benefits. It is the food we use in our kennel specifically for our Cane Corsos. These are prepared, packaged foods that contain a high percentage of raw meat, bones, and organs in combination with a variety of vegetables, fruits, cereal, and legumes. There are various combinations of meats (beef, pork, chicken, lamb, fish, and vegan) and this kind of food will usually fully cover your dog's nutritional needs. However, it is very important that the food we choose comes from a reliable producer and that its quality has been certified. In particular, our kennel cooperates with Peritas by A&D, whose food we highly recommend.

Homemade food: Homemade food allows you to control the ingredients in your dog's diet and can be a good choice for dogs with food allergies or sensitivities. However, it is important to ensure that the diet is balanced and provides all the necessary nutrients.