Rear dewclaws: Any rear dewclaws are removed. Summary: Strong, square: the front part of the muzzle is flat; the lateral surfaces are parallel; the muzzle is as wide as long. Forming a ring or in a vertical position. seleziona la lingua . ratio weight/size O.710(Kg/cm). Its length, slightly higher than its width, is equal to 20% of the height at the withers. (tolerance of ± 0.4”.) Nose Very wide, strong and thick, with a very slight shortening of the upper jaw with a subsequent light prognathism (undershot mouth). Sturdy, with a strong skeleton. HINDQUARTERS Height: Dogs: 25 to 27.5 inches; bitches: 23.5 to 26 inches. The nasal bridge has a rectilinear profile and it is rather flat. Forfeet - They have a round shape, with very arcuated and gathered toes (cat's foot). Withers - They clearly rise on the dorsal line and over the rump level, are high, long, wide. Eliminating Faults: Confortato da questi positivi sviluppi, il Consiglio Direttivo dell’ENCI decideva l’istituzione di un Libro Aperto, cui iscrivere i soggetti, che, tatuati, si fossero dimostrati conformi allo Standard. The coat is short, stiff, shiny, adherent and dense with a light undercoat that becomes thicker in cold weather. Forelegs: Straight and with good bone, well muscled. “È il 20 Gennaio 1994” Dalla Sala Consiliare dell’E.N. Brief Historical Summary: Its direct ancestor is the old Roman Molossian. Undershot more than ¼ inch. Hanging when the dog is in repose; generally carried level with the back or slightly above the level of the back when the dog is in action, without curving over the back or being curled. Il vento, intanto, scolpisce sulla pietra le parole che consacrano la storia ed esprimono auspici per l’avvenire. All rights reserved. Built on a rectangle, it absolutely must not resemble the Neapolitan Mastiff. Vedi tutti gli allevatori con AFFISSO di questa razza, Vedi i riproduttori selezionati di questa razza, ENCI - Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana - V.le Corsica 20, 20137 MILANO - P.IVA 00809980154, 2 - CANI DI TIPO PINSCHER E SCHNAUZER- MOLOSSOIDI E CANI BOVARI SVIZZERI, Vedi una breve introduzione al CANE CORSO. Gait/Movement: Long stride, extended trot. Its length, from the top of the withers to the ridge of the shoulder, is equal to 30% of the height at the withers and its inclination on the horizontal line is between 48ƒ/50ƒ. • AKC (American) Cane Corso Standard, 2010 • The commisure is rightly evident and it always represents the lowest point of the lower side profile of the muzzle. Its perimeter, measured straight underneath the elbow, is equal to 39% of the height at the withers, the carpus-cubital groove is quite marked. Storia meno gloriosa e recente è quella a partire dal secondo dopo guerra, in cui il veloce mutare delle condizioni socio economiche, l’abbandono dell’allevamento dei bovini allo stato brado ed il progressivo distacco dalla campagna, hanno condotto a trascurare la selezione della razza, che, ridotta a pochi esemplari, ha rasentato l’estinzione. Quest’ultima ipotesi è altrettanto plausibile in quanto ancor oggi la troviamo in alcune parole come “corsiero” (cavallo da battaglia usato nel Medio Evo), nell’inglese “corse” (grezzo, rozzo), ed infine in alcuni dialetti dell’Italia meridionale in cui “Corso” significa robusto, fiero. newsletter . Narav Cane Corso (Danilo Giorgio) Standard. Croup: Long, wide, slightly inclined Its length is equal to 32% of the height at the withers and its inclination from the top to the bottom and from the front to the back is of approx. From the side a prominent arch begins above the eyes and then flattens backwards towards the occiput, viewed from the top it has a square appearance due to the zygomatic arches and powerful muscles swathing it. Tail Seen from the side, the chest is outstretched forward between the fore legs and slightly convex. Second thigh Guardiano della proprietà, della famiglia e del bestiame; lo si utilizzava nel passato per sorvegliare il bestiame e per la caccia alla grossa selvaggina. 2010 AKC recognizes the Cane Corso. Skin –The inferior part of the neck introduces more abundant but elastic skin. Tra mille difficoltà furono reperiti i primi esemplari nelle masserie del Sud e contemporaneamente avviate le ricerche sulla storiografia ed iconografia riguardante la razza, al fine di ricostruire un contesto storico che permettesse una corretta selezione dei soggetti. The overall confirmation of the dog should be well balanced and proportionate. Gait For the subjects with gray muzzle (gray, tawny and brindle)light brown color, lighter colorations are approved. Date of publication of the standard: English ITALIAN CANE CORSO : 12/17/2015: Français CHIEN DE COUR ITALIEN: 2/19/2016: Deutsch ITALIENISCHER CORSO-HUND: 5/15/2018: Español CANE CORSO: 5/15/2018: Section: Molossian type: Stifle: Should be moderately angulated, strong. The elbows, long and protruding, adherent but not too close to the ribcage, covered with lean skin, must be like the humeri, on a strictly parallel plane to the sagittal plane of the trunk. Da li su displazija kuka i lakta nasledna oboljenja? His name derives from the Latin "cohors", which means "protector, guardian of the farmyard". The breed standard is published in Dr. Giovanni Ventura book -"Il Cano Corso". No more than two missing teeth. The pigmentation is black. The protruding hock ridge shows clearly the continuation of the leg groove. CUCCIOLI DOGS STANDARD HISTORY WHERE. The hollow on the side is not very marked. Yellow bird of prey; blue eyes. Slightly undershot. Il Cane Corso, come pure il Pointer, il San Bernardo, il Bull Mastiff, ecc, sono monoconvergenti. The height of the limbs at the elbows is equal to 50% of the height at the withers. Tail - It is inserted quite high on the rump line, it's thick at the root and not too tapering at the tip, and if stretched is not too much over the hock. Il Cane Corso è il discendente diretto dell’antico molosso romano. Cane Corso Standard; Komentar standarda; Kretanje (Il Movimento) Cane Corso; Zdravlje / Health. Hindfeet - They have a slightly more oval shape than the fore ones and less arched toes. All colors not indicated in the standard: large white patches. Its width, measured at half of its height, is equal to 35% of the height at the withers and decreases slightly towards the sternum region without forming a carina. Tailless, short tail (docked or not) to 64 cm. Cane Corso Italiano – Carattere, Morfologia e Storia › Forum › Storia e Standard del cane corso › Cane corso standard enci Taggato: standard cane corso enci Questo topic ha 5 risposte, 6 partecipanti ed è stato aggiornato l'ultima volta 4 anni, 10 mesi fa da Anonimo . A few enthusiasts initiated its recovery which today is complete. Its width, in close relation with the width of the thorax, reaches 35% of the height to the withers; the breast-bone is at the same height as the tip of the shoulders. In famiglia è un cane docile e socievole, particolarmente tollerante con i bambini di casa nei confronti dei quali, conscio della sua forza, è particolarmente delicato. Hair The lower jaw incisors pass only slightly (about 1/2 cm) their correspondent ones on the upper arch, so the bite is slightly undershot. The pigment of the soles and the nails must be dark. The actual standard of the Cane Corso, recognized by both Enci and FCI, is the result of several changes that happened over the time. Tail: Set on fairly high; very thick at the root. Axes of muzzle and skull parallel or too converging; lateral surfaces of the muzzle converging Tale ipotesi ci riconduce alla Magna Grecia ed alla suggestiva origine orientale dei molossi. Carpal Joint and Pasterns: Elastic Its lenght is 11% over the height at the withers, with allowance of ±1%. Incisors are in a straight line. HEAD (Società Amatori Cane Corso). Supraorbital fossae slightly marked. The preferred gait is the trot. If uncropped, they are medium sized, triangular in shape, held tight to the cheeks, and not extending beyond the jaw bone. BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY Its direct ancestor is the "Canis Pugnax" (the old Roman Molossian) of which he is the light version employed in the hunting of large wild animals and also as an "auxiliary warrior" in battles. Fore profiles (by the book "Il Cane Corso" R. Carosio). In questa situazione ricambia con altrettanta intensità ed arriva a manifestare una dedizione al padrone senza eguali. Hair - Semi-long, smooth, fringed. Elbows: Held parallel to the ribcage, turning neither in nor out. Disqualification: A natural tail that is atrophied or a natural tail that is knotted and laterally deviated or twisted. in più o in meno; il peso medio è nei maschi 45-50 Kg., nelle femmine 40-45 Kg. Colour - Black, plumb-grey, slate, light grey, light fawn, deer fawn, dark fawn and tubby (very well marked stripes on different shades of fawn and grey). Croup: Long, wide, slightly sloping. Ears: Set well above the cheekbones. Its average width is equal to 23% of the height at the withers, its inclination on the horizontal line, on the basis of the ilium-ischiatic line is of 28ƒ/30ƒ, on the basis of the line from the ridge of the hip to the insertion of the tail is of 15ƒ/16ƒ. The depth (saggital diameter) is equal to 55% the height at the withers. Body with the more frequent defects (by the book"Il Cane Corso" R. Carosio). Stop - Very marked because of the very developed and bulging frontal sinuses and because of the prominent superciliary arches. Its total length reaches 3,6/10 of the height at the withers. Lips Seen from the front, the upper lips form at their disjunction an upside down "U" and, seen from the side, hang moderately. DISQUALIFYING FAULTS - Head - Diverging axes of the skull and the muzzle, overshot mouth nose bridge resolutely hollow or ram-like. Loin: Well-muscled, and harmoniously joined to the back. Ears: Set well above the cheekbones. It has to be voluminous, rather flat on top, with wide nostrils, opened and mobile, wet and cool. SKIN Muscular and athletic, it moves with considerable ease and elegance. Approved: October 20, 2009 The tibio-metatarsal angle is of approx 130ƒ. Fernando Casolino È senza dubbio un cane dominante che male sopporta da adulto la presenza di altri maschi nel proprio territorio o nelle proprie vicinanze, e quindi richiede un proprietario di carattere che sappia gestire con fermezza il ruolo di capo branco e che permetta al cane di esprimere al meglio il ruolo di fedele ed incorruttibile gregario. Nose: Large with well-opened nostrils, pigment color to match pigment color of the dog. Temperament Wide, well inclined and open, with well grown muscles. 120ƒ. Jaws - Very wide, strong and thick, they can have a very slight shortening of the upper jaw with a subsequent light prognathism (undershot bite). SKIN - It is, rather thick, has limited subcutaneous connective tissue and therefore is adherent everywhere to the layers underneath. The movement is free flowing and powerful, yet effortless, with strong reach and drive. The circumference of the head measured at the cheek bones is more then twice the total length of the head; skin is firm and smooth. Continued amble. L’altezza va dai 64 ai 68 cm. For males from 64 cm. Color Expression: Very alert and attentive. Soon thereafter, the ICCF and the SACC parted ways, thus cutting the U.S. off from ties to the Cane Corso’s country of origin. Upper Thigh: Long, wide, back line of thigh convex Eyes: Medium-sized, ovoid, looking directly forward, slightly protruding. The abdomen region is neither hollowed nor relaxed and, seen from the side, rises up from the sternum edge to the groins with a smooth curve. Its modern functions are watchdog, defending people and their belongings. Lips: Rather firm. Ancient Italian breed medium-large size Molossus Dog. Weight - Males from 103 (97) to 117 (123) pounds. It is wide, very muscular as the whole upper line of the trunk, slightly climbing from the back to the front and with a strictly rectilinear profile. Dogs with black pigment have black noses, gray pigmented dogs have gray noses, and pigmentation is complete. As a whole, they are powerful and strong, in harmony with the forequarters. L’ecletticità della razza fu motto apprezzata anche dai grandi signori feudali e rinascimentali che la impiegarono non solo per la caccia alla grande selvaggina, ma anche per la difesa delle fortificazioni e come strumento bellico. The length of the neck is 36% the height at the withers. ratio weight/size 0.680 (Kg/cm). His name derives from the Latin "Cohors" which means "Guardian", "Protector". Mollossoid, large, its total length reaches 36% of the height at the withers. Difficilmente poteva essere coniato un termine più adeguato per descrivere questo cane, insieme di potenza e distinzione, di coraggio ed equilibrio. Nose: Large with well-opened nostrils, pigment color to match pigment color of the dog. Its average length is approx. In the past this breed was common all over Italy as an ample iconography and historiography testify. Skull: Viewed from the front is wide and slightly curved, width is equal to the length. Undershot more than 1/4 inch. The height of the limbs at the elbows is equal to 50% of the height at the withers. The sternum region is lean, long, wide and seen from the side it outlines a semicircle with a wide radius which caudally goes up smoothly to the abdomen. 2A ; Altezza da 60 a 68 cm; Peso da 40 a 50 kg; Longevità da 10 a … nei maschi e dai 60 ai 64 cm. Severe Faults: Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree. Le giuste proporzioni del Cane Corso sono importanti per la sua salute, il suo benessere e la sua capacità di lavoro; rappresentano per questo il fondamento della valutazione in gara. Hindfeet: Slightly less compact than the forefeet. GAIT/MOVEMENT Stop: Marked. The dog is somewhat longer than high. (Hazewinkel article) Metode ocenjivanja displazije kuka; Korektno pozicioniranje kod … Lips: Rather firm. DPCM 3.11.2020 DISPOSIZIONI ENCI 21 dicembre 2020: Uffici ENCI: chiusura natalizia 2020 23 dicembre 2020: GC Pavia: chiusura natalizia 2020 • CCAA (American) Cane Corso Standard, 2007 • Hair - Short hair but not smooth, with vitreous texture, shiny, adherent, stiff, and very dense, with a light layer that becomes thicker in winter (but never crops up on the covering hair). Axes of muzzle and skull diverging Così bardati, questi cani, detti piriferi, erano di grande efficacia contro la cavalleria, in quanto, oltre a spaventare i cavalli, procuravano loro dolorose ustioni. The masseter region is full and evident, but not hypertrophic. The perimeter, at half length of the neck, is about 8/10 of the height at the withers. Disqualification: Any color with tan pattern markings as seen in black-and-tan breeds. The profile of the nasal bridge is straight. CANE CORSO ITALIANO (343) Group : n°2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs. Its direction is parallel to the median plane of the body. Withers Withers: pronounced, rising above the level of the croup. In action carried high, but never curled nor erect. The branches of the lower jaw are very strong and, seen from the side, are quite curved, the body of the lower jaw, well accentuated forward, points out well the marked chin. Iris as dark as possible according to the colour of the coat. Third eyelid strongly pigmented. Top line - The back region is rectilinear with a slightly lumbar convexity. I cani prodotti nell’ambito delle iniziative venivano affidati a nuovi appassionati, che andavano ad ingrandire la schiera della S.A.C.C. A small white patch on the chest, on the feet tips and on the nose bridge is accepted. pubblica notizie e promozioni. Well proportioned to the size of the dog, strong and powerful. Its length is approx. Trovati 5 documenti. There were a few dozens of Cane Corso present and offered for evaluation by their owners. Back: Wide, strong, muscular. GAIT/MOVEMENT - Long steps, stretched trot, some steps of gallop, but with inclination to stretched trot. Its longitudinal direction is parallel to the median plane of the body. It is wide, thick, clean, with well marked bone. Ribs are long and well sprung. The angle of the stifle joint, is of approx. Natural tails are accepted, though not preferred. Lips: The upper lips hang moderately and cover the mandible, so that the lower profile of the muzzle is determined by the lips. It is very thick, lean, rather short, cylindrical, and is always perpendicular to the ground, seen from the side and from the back, its length is equal to approx 15% of the height at the withers (tarsus and foot excluded). BODY - Compact, strong and very muscular. Tailless, short-tail, artificial or congenital. With allowance of ± 2 cm. The Cane Corso received AKC recognition, into the Working Group, in 2010. Lingua ufficiale Inglese. It has always been a property watchdog and hunter of difficult game such as the wild boar. Elbows: Held parallel to the ribcage, turning neither in nor out. In cui chiedeva informazioni su un molosso medio-grande osservato sul territorio Pugliese. Its direct ancestor is the "Canis Pugnax" (the old Roman Molossian) of which he is the light version employed in the hunting of large wild animals and also as an "auxiliary warrior" in battles. Rather firm. Wall eye; strabism. Seen from the side it mustn't stick out from the front vertical margin of the lips but be, with its front, on the same vertical line as the front of the muzzle. Its width, in close relation with the width of the thorax, reaches 35% of the height to the withers, the breast-bone is at the same height as the tip of the shoulders. The head mustn't have wrinkles. In the case of natural tails, the tip reaches the hock but not below. Pastern Scissor bite; pronounced undershot mouth Straight when viewed from the rear or front. Strong and muscular, well proportioned to the size of the dog. Long steps, stretched trot, some steps of gallop, but with inclination to stretched trot. Elbows Forfeet Head A scissor bite would be tolerated only if all parameters (length of the muzzle, parallel muzzle sides, the upper longitudinal axes of the skull and of the muzzle are slightly convergent) The canines would be divergent and very distant among them (in the males, in the apex of the crown, they would need to be not less than 5,5 cm/5,7 cm apart). All’inizio degli anni ‘80 alcuni cinofili, tra i quali è doveroso ricordare il prof. Giovanni Bonatti, il prof. Fernando Casolino, il dott. Pagina 1 di 1. Viewed from the front, the anterior face should look flat and form a trapezoid, wider at the bottom. Pigmentation matches color pigment of dog. Acceptable colors are black, lighter and darker shades of gray, lighter and darker shades of fawn, and red. Its perimeter reaches 26% of height at the withers, at its top margin the pisiform bone is strongly projected backwards. Very marked because of the very developed and bulging frontal sinuses and because of the prominent superciliary arches. Forearm Its average width is equal to 23% of the height at the withers, its inclination on the horizontal line, on the basis of the ilium-ischiatic line is of 28ƒ/30ƒ, on the basis of the line from the ridge of the hip to the insertion of the tail is of 15ƒ/16ƒ. La sua conformazione è infatti quella di un molosso di taglia medio grande, dalla muscolatura molto ben sviluppata che gli conferisce un aspetto solido, compatto, dinamico, privo di ogni pesantezza. The thorax reaches down at the elbow and its height is equal to half the height at the withers. Seen from the front it is wide and slightly curved, seen from the side it draws an irregular curve that, accentuated in the subregion of the forehead, becomes flat along the external saggital crest. General Appearance Ancient Italian breed medium-large size Molossus Dog. ENCI; Documenti Istituzionali; Modulistica istituzionale; Delegazioni e soci collettivi; Libro genealogico; Allevatori; Esperti giudici; Addestratori; Manifestazioni e risultati; Standard razze e commenti; Pubblicazioni; Libri; Progetti ENCI. Harmoniously joined with the withers, shoulder and chest, the neck has its ideal direction at 45ƒ from the ground and at right angle with the shoulder. There is documentation to support that as early as 1137 A.D. Cane in Italian, even today means dog, a derivative of the Latin Canis, and, Cohors in Latin- would mean bodyguard. Gray muzzles (coat colors of gray, fawn or red and these colors brindled), lighter shades are approved. Skin Its perimeter, measured straight underneath the elbow, is equal to 39% of the height at the withers, the carpus-cubital groove is quite marked. Hindquarters Viewed from the front the anterior face should look flat and form a trapezoid. Sta di fatto che, da quando ha cominciato a delinearsi la lingua italiana, il molosso è sempre stato chiamato Corso. Diffusione Il Cane Corso sta vivendo una seconda giovinezza grazie a quella capacità di adattamento che lo ha sempre contraddistinto in secoli di storia. Eye Color: Dogs with black muzzles (coat colors of black, fawn or red, and these colors brindled) dark brown eyes are preferred. The upper longitudinal axes of the skull and of the muzzle are slightly convergent. Semi-long, smooth, fringed. The width of the muzzle must be almost equal to its lenght, which reaches 3,4/10 of the total lenght of the head. When not in action, carried low, otherwise horizontal or slightly higher than back, not to be carried in a vertical position. Hair: Short, shiny, very dense with a light undercoat. Per mesi, finito il tempo della semina, vi rimaneva solo il guardiano: unico suo compagno il cane, indispensabile aiuto per difendersi dai malviventi. Gray muzzles (gray, fawn, red and these colors brindled) lighter shades are acceptable. Therefore the rump is slightly inclined. For females from 60 cm. ENCI Cane Corso Standard. ENCI Cane Corso Standard Taglia medio-grande, struttura possente, muscolatura sviluppata, poco più lungo che alto. È un antichissimo molosso italiano, discendente diretto di quel “canis pugnax“ romano che tanto contribuì alla supremazia di Roma ed alla costituzione dell’Impero Romano. Back - It is wide, very muscular as the whole upper line of the trunk, slightly climbing from the back to the front and with a strictly rectilinear profile. The length of the muzzle is equal to 3,4/10 of the total length of the head. Hock (Metatarsus) Rear pastern: straight and parallel. Loins: short and strong Eye Color: Dogs with black muzzles (black, fawn, red, and these colors brindled) dark brown eyes are preferred. Cheeks - The masseter region is full and evident, but not hypertrophic. Un tipo di caccia molto particolare in cui il Corso era specializzato era quella al tasso. Hindquarters The incisors are firmly placed on a straight line. For years he has been a precious companion of the Italic populations. It is docked at the fourth vertebrae. Planes of the skull and muzzle are slightly convergent; they are not parallel. Carpal joint The hollow on the side is not very marked. 05 novembre 2020: COVID 19. Seen from the top, it looks square because of the outstretching of the zygomatic arches and the powerful muscles swathing it. Ring-tail, tail in vertical position Hocks: Moderately angulated They are lean and joint harmoniously to the neck and to the back. The neck is practically without dewlap. video_ cal 2_ press_ projects_ DOGs. The perimeter of the head, measured at the cheek-bones, is more than twice the total length of the head even in the females. Colour Wall eyed. Il Pastore e la Cinofilia ricevono in dono una nuova famiglia di Cani Corsi. Its length must not be over one sixth of the height of the forelimb at the elbow. Its length, from the tip of the elbow to the one of the arm is equal to 32/33% of the height at the withers. In the past, it has been used for herding cattle and hunting big game. The lenght of the body is about ll% over the height at the withers. Size, Proportion, Substance Head: Large and typically molossoid. The upper longitudinal axes of the skull and of the muzzle are slightly convergent. Partial depigmentation of the nose Sempre più numerosi sono i soggetti che si sono cimentati e si cimentano nelle Prove sportive di Utilità e Difesa con buoni, se non ottimi, risultati. Altri fanno, invece, risalire il nome “Corso” ad un’antica accezione celtico-provenzale che esprimeva il termine forte, potente. Its longitudinal direction is parallel to the median plane of the body. a Milano si levano voci per mete lontane. Fino a molti anni fa, i bovini da carne erano allevati allo stato brado in zone incolte e, per arrivare al mattatoio in città, dovevano essere guidate dai butteri con percorsi di decine di chilometri. C.I. The upper longitudinal axes of the skull and the muzzle converge slightly. Frontal sinuses well developed and stretched forward, deep forehead hollow and visible median furrow. White, big, complete in growth and number. Lean hard dark pads and nails except in the case of white toes. Health testing is a very important tool in our breeding program. Eyes - Of medium size compared to the size of the dog, in a sub-frontal position, well spaced. “Cane Corso” is in history as much an adjective as it is a noun. The neck is practically without dewlap. The pigmentation is black. Muzzle is not narrow or snipey. The pigment of the mucous membranes is black. Forefeet: Cat feet. Its depth is more than 50% the lenght of the muzzle. Medium-big size dog, strongly built but elegant, with powerful and long muscles, very distinguished, he expresses strength, agility and endurance. He is easily trained. The pigmentation is black. Le caratteristiche di equilibrio psichico, la devozione assoluta al padrone e la versatilità ad adattarsi ai più svariati impieghi sono la ragione del successo e della diffusione che la razza ebbe fino a pochi decenni fa. It has had a selection parallel to that of the mastiff, it comes from lighter progenitors but has maintained that original conformation. Chest: Broad, well-muscled, strong forefront. Withers Size - Oversize or undersize. Fattrici In the recent past he has found an excellent preservation area in Southern Italy, especially in Puglia, Lucania and Sannio. E' alquanto più lungo che alto. Muzzle - Very broad and deep. The Cane Corso received AKC recognition, into the Working Group, in 2010. It has to be voluminous, rather flat on top, with wide nostrils, opened and mobile, wet and cool. Intelligent, active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection dog. Scissor bite is acceptable, if parameters of the head and muzzle are correct. Body: Depth of the ribcage is equal to half the total height of the dog, descending slightly below the elbow. Without working trial He is docile and affectionate to his owner, loving with children and family. BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY Its direct ancestor is the "Canis Pugnax" (the old Roman Molossian) of which he is the light version employed in the hunting of large wild animals and also as an "auxiliary warrior" in battles. 2/2,5 cm. The thigh-bone axis, quite oblique from the top to the bottom and from the back to the front, has an inclination of 70ƒ on the horizontal line and forms with the coxal axis an angle wich is slightly more than right (coxo-femural angle). Body: Depth of the ribcage is equal to half the total height of the dog, descending slightly below the elbow. Neck: Slightly arched, flowing smoothly into the shoulders with a small amount of dewlap. An adaptable and courageous worker, of proverbial loyalty, alert and reactive, who is able to withstand difficult environmental conditions and experiences due to its solid equilibrium,. General Appearance Ribs are long and well sprung. On the muzzle the hair is very short, smooth, adherent and is not more than 1/1,5 cm. The total length of the head reaches 3,6/10 of the height at the withers. Height: Dogs: 25 to 27.5 inches, Bitches: 23.5 to 26 inches. Head to 68 cm. They have a slightly more oval shape than the fore ones and a less arched toes. A small white patch on the chest, on the feet tips and on the nose bridge is accepted. UTILIZATION - Watch, protection, police, and track dog. Gait/movement The bite should be slightly undershot (max 5mm) or level.