Historically, the name “Cane Corso” is as much an adjective as it is a noun. “Cane,” in Italian, means dog, a derivative of the Latin word, “canis,” while “cohors,” also Latin, means “bodyguard.” “Corsus,” would be an old Italian provincial adjective which translates to “sturdy” or “robust.” In the past, dogs of this breed have been known by names such as Dogo di Puglia. Cane Corso, as stated by the national breed club, is a broader term that encompasses the breed’s diffusion throughout all of Italy and Sicily. Cane Corsos were so highly valued that there are several metaphors associated with its name: “Can corso,” a man of proud aspect and attitude.” or, “He who bites worse than a Cane Corso;” “Je’nu cors,” is what an elderly peasant would say to describe a young man who is the “essence of moral and physical virtue.”
Image: Cane Corso by Timi Páll
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While I appreciate the article on my Breed and think the artist did a good job, the dog pictured does not have the correct muzzle length, as it is too short. With brachycephalic dogs with as much energy and drive as a Corso, it’s important that they have the correct muzzle length. Thanks!
Thanks for the input, Natika. We tend to attribute any conformation discrepancies to “artistic license,” but very much appreciate feedback from our breed experts, the people who love, breed and/or own our wonderful breeds. Your feedback now educates readers about proper muzzle proportions in the Cane Corso!
are you joking? this person spent time on this, meanwhile you’re criticizing them on something so small, and I doubt you could draw it better. Don’t be that person.