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Cane Corso

1. What is the most defining physical characteristic of your breed?

2. Which behavioral characteristic most typifies your breed?

3. What is the single biggest misconception?

4. What attribute lends itself especially well to the show ring?

5.  What is the most common judging mistake?

6. Would you prefer your dog to be judged standing or moving?

7. What is the greatest concern to breeders?

8. What is the most endearing characteristic of the Cane Corso?

9. What three words best describe your breed?

10. What tips or advice would you give perspective owners?

11. What kind of judge would you like to see judging your Nationals?

Dominick & Zoe DeVita - Cane Corso “de Italica Terrae” - presidente@optonline.net

1. The most prominent characteristic of the Cane Corso is its head.  It’s supposed to be big, square and impressive. 

2. Their tremendous presence and confidence!  When they are in the room, you know they are there!

3. That they are aggressive, this couldn’t be further from the truth.  They are confident and stable.

 4. They are impressive.  They are so big but when they move it’s graceful and elegant, it’s “fluidly” athletic and powerful.

5.  Judging breed on movement.  They need to pay attention to the total package.  First thing you see is the head, which needs to be large and as correct as the entire animal.

6. Should be equally impressive standing or moving.

7. Bad breeding – as the breed gets more popular we fear quality will decline.

8. Their sensitivity to their owners.  They worship their owners and want to please and be with you.

9. Loyal, Intelligent, Powerful & Dependable.

10. Do lots of research, make sure you see the parents, visit kennels and be able to socialize with young and old alike.

11. A judge that knows the breed knows the standard and doesn’t fear the breed.

Sal & Janet Gigante (Welcoming Director of Cane Corso Assoc. of America) - LaFaccia Cane Corso - QVCJanet@aol.com

1. The Cane Corso is a muscular, balanced, large boned working dog. 

2. Correct temperament.  Protectors of their property and owners.  NOT to be aggressive!  Intelligent, very affectionate, and powerful in their presence.

3. That they are aggressive.  They are guardians, NOT fighters.

4. Their impressive power.  They don’t pitter-patter.  Their movement is powerful and effortless.

5. Putting up an incorrect head.  A correct head is just as important as movement and structure.

6. Both.  It’s just as important to see the dog move as it is to look at conformation.

7. That the breed keeps its correct type and consistency.  It is up to the Owners to set the standards for their dog’s behavior.

8. Affection toward their families.

9. Muscular, Intelligent, Affectionate.

10. Make sure the dog they are looking at is well socialized.  This medium to large breed dog needs to be given ample exercise for good state of mind.  Highly recommend obedience training.  The breed is prey driven – meaning it will chase things, fortunately, the dog is intelligent enough to know what to chase and what not to.

11. A well educated judge on the Cane Corso.  It would be helpful if they were an FCI judge as well as AKC.

Fred & Gloria Jackson - Jackson's Pride - Mny4g1@aol.com

1. Their protectiveness.  They are a loyal, friendly and outgoing dog.

2. The Loyalty I just said.  The way they cling to their owners!

3. That they are vicious.  People just assume they are giant Pitbulls or some other reputedly aggressive big breed.

4. They love the show ring, they have a “Look at me!” walk.

5. Fear.  Because of their look, judges who don’t know the breed are fearful and you can’t judge dogs correctly if you are afraid to touch and examine them.

6. Moving. They have such an elegant stride.

7. Because people think they are fighting dogs, we worry that the wrong element will start breeding.  We want to keep the quality and not have the breed ruined.

8. Being a 100+ pound dog that wants to sit in your lap and cuddle.  They are a great companion dog.

9. Loyal, Loving, Protective.

10. If you don’t have the time to socialize, and exercise your dog, this isn’t the breed for you.  Time and commitment for the dog is a must!

11. A judge who knows the breed, one who is fair minded and not afraid of the animals.

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