The Chosen Cane Corso

The Chosen is dedicated to preserving the Cane Corso Italiano, an Italian Mastiff breed. The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff, a large well-muscled dog and less bulky than most other mastiff breeds. They are noble, powerful, and majestic in presence while being docile and affectionate to their owners, loving with children, and family. This breed is easily trained and are unequalled protec

tors of their owners and property. These dogs are well-known for tracking, law enforcement, being guard dogs and companion dogs. Cane Corso (pronounced [KAH-nee CORE-so]) descends from Ancient Rome and became rare after the 1960’s, only to be found in southern Italy in the recent past. A breed society, the Società Amatori Cane Corso, was formed in 1983 and was fully accepted to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 2007. It was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2008 under the name Cane Corso Italiano, and by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as Cane Corso.