Rene.E2008
Posted : 11/17/2008 5:51:02 AM
Yes, there are two different "types" of Cane Corsos; the American and Italian. Although
all Corsos came from Italy, most of the ones imported from Italy have changed horribly. They look like mutts. They should never have an excess of wrinkles to the point where you can't tell what breed they are.
And yes, they are a VERY active breed. Just because they are a mastiff doesn't mean anything. They are the only true coursing mastiff and they were not only bred for guarding. They were bred to do everything; from hunting, to herding, to LGD, to protection. They did it all.
But sadly, the American bred Corsos aren't very active as their Italian brothers. Most all the American bred Corsos look like a short Pitbull mix thing. Usually they have some Neo in them to bring out the wrinkles, and Pit in them to bring out the stockiness. And then they are bred for aggression here, yuck.
There is only one American breeder (that has a website) that I would call a good, well informed, well educated Cane Corso breeder. Your best bet is to get an import, since it'll be the same price anyway. You won't be getting the real thing, and it's shame too. D: