Only few Cane Corso left in the far-off areas in the southern part of Italy in 1970s. Giovanni Bonneti has a memory regarding the dog back from his childhood so he came to Dr. Paolo Breber who was interested in the breed as well. Soon after that, he got some of the dogs and the he started the process of breeding which caught the interest of many especially when the Cane Corso was represented in an article in a magazine. So, the Federation of Cynologique Internationale acknowledged the breed in 1996.

At that point in time, few of the dogs was introduced in the United States of America. And more dogs were fetched to America when the International Cane Corso Foundation was established back in 1993. The ICCF decided to get the acknowledgment of the American Kennel Club for the Cane Corso which they filed in 2003. At the same year, their association’s name was changed to Cane Corso Association of America. But it was only in 2010 when the breed got recognized by the American Kennel Club and at the present it was able to bang the 51st rank among the other breeds of dog registered by AKC.

If you’ve never been to Dubai, you might think of it as a city that grew out of nothing in the middle of a desert, which would make it the Las Vegas of the Middle East. This is true to some extent, but a major difference is that most of the things that make Las Vegas so attractive (alcohol, drugs, gambling, prostitution) are either illegal or very very difficult to get in Dubai. But the desert is the same.

So what has all this to do with the Cane Corso? Well, I’ve recently received an email from Mark, asking me about how his 2 year old Cane Corso would be affected by relocating to Dubai. I thought there may be more of you readers of this blog in a similar situation so it’s worth a post.

The first thing that comes to mind is whether the breed is allowed in the UAE. According to the UAE FAQ of Euro Puppy, the Cane Corso is not among the banned breeds, but even if it was, there are ways around the ban. So importing your dog or a new puppy to the UAE shouldn’t be much of a problem, but you may be better of requesting professional help if you can afford it.

The second issue that comes to mind is whether the Cane Corso can cope with the extreme weather conditions. The answer is definitely yes, or at least I haven’t found any evidence to the contrary in my thorough research. As long as they have plenty of water to drink and shade to hide from the sun, they’ll be fine. Without shade, however, just like any other breed or humans, it would only take a few hours for them to get a heat stroke. So be careful.

Other than that, relocating itself doesn’t affect this breed too much. I mean, the younger the dog, the easier it gets used to a new environment, but as the Cane Corso is a very family centered breed, it doesn’t care too much about where it is, as long as it is surrounded by its human family.

The reason why Cane Corsos are increasingly popular in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries is probably due to a combination of the above mentioned affection they have for their family and their superb ability to guard property and intimidate potential intruders.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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The Cane Corso likes children and other pets, but because of its size and lively temperament it is not advised to leave them alone with smaller animals or young kids. Early socialization is very much needed for the dog to teach them how to behave well in the family. Training is not that easy, as this breed is a dominant one, so consistency, firmness and calmness is a must.

This breed has a very dense yet short hair; therefore weekly care of the coat is required. The Cane Corso is a light shedder. As they tend to drool, daily care of the mouth and muzzle is needed, otherwise this can cause health problems later. You should also pay attention to the dogs’ eyes, as their droopiness can cause some irritation from time to time.

All in all, the Cane Corso is a very loyal, protective and friendly companion that will make excellent companion for the whole family.

I hope that this few sentences will provide you enough information to decide whether the Cane Corso is the best breed for you.

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