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CaneCorso - Health

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The Cane Corso has health issues typical of the large, molossoid breeds which include joint problems, heart problems, eye problems and skin problems, to name a few.

Joints Heart Eye Skin Other
Hip dysplasia Heart murmurs Cherry eye Allergies Bloat
Elbow dysplasia Entropion Demodectic mange Brucellosis
DJD Ectropion Sarcoptic mange Epilepsy
OCD Thyroid

As of December 2006, OFA ranks the Cane Corso as the #10 worst breed for hip dysplasia:

Rank Breed # of Evaluations % Excellent % Dysplastic
1 Bulldog 383 0.3 73.9
2 Pug 342 0.0 62.6
3 Dogue de Bordeaux 256 0.4 55.9
4 Otterhound 280 0.0 50.7
5 Neapolitan Mastiff 136 0.7 48.5
6 St. Bernard 1960 4.2 46.7
7 Clumber Spaniel 626 2.9 45.0
8 Black Russian Terrier 170 2.4 44.7
9 Sussex Spaniel 203 1.0 44.3
10 Cane Corso 452 6.9 39.6

To assist future Cane Corso buyers in their research for a Cane Corso puppy, we have compiled a list of Cane Corso dogs evaluated by OFA for hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. Every Cane Corso buyer is strongly encouraged to verify the passing OFA score (Fair, Good or Excellent) of both the sire and dam prior to considering a puppy from a litter they produced. A well-known saying among people in the dog world is "Good breeders don't hide behind PennHIP" which essentially means that any responsible breeder will not breed a female or stud a male without first obtaining a passing OFA score on them after 24 months of age. PennHIP evaluations are a good supplement in addition to OFA, but they should not be used alone as a "green flag" to breed. In fact, the same x-rays taken for PennHIP can also be submitted to OFA for an evaluation fee of $30, so there really is no "good excuse" for any breeder to skip this simple step!

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What is a Cane Corso?

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The Cane Corso ("KAH-neh COR-soh") dog is an ancient Italian molosser and direct descendant of the Canis Pugnax. Its name derives from the Latin "cohors" that it means guardian, protector. It has an athletic build and a solid, compact body with free-flowing movement. The combination of its stable character, the absolute devotion to its master and its adaptability to the environment are the reasons of the breed's popularity and success. Historically, the dog was used to guard property and cattle, to hunt large game and the protection of the family. It is a gentle, sociable dog and easily trained to perform the duties for which it has been bred. It is also known as the Cane Corso Italiano, Cane Corso Mastiff, Cane di Macellaio, Italian Mastiff, Sicilian Branchiero. ----
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