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Chop Stellar
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Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Dog care

Care cane corso

Grooming

Grooming

Weekly brushing — daily during shedding season, with a medium-bristle brush, a rubber grooming mitt or tool, or a hound glove will remove the dead hair before it can fall onto the furniture, and it helps remove dirt and promotes new hair growth as well.

Despite all weathers and every time-of-year Cane Corso's paws should be always washed on return from a walk. Then it needs to wipe them with a towel or a piece of soft cloth.

As far as baths, he will only need a real bath on the rare occasion that he gets really dirty. Bathing your Cane Corso too often can cause skin irritation and issues. We recommend the use of shampoos designed specifically for dogs.

Nails

Nails

As with all breeds, the nails should be trimmed regularly, as overly long nails can be painful to the dog and cause problems walking and running.

Nails should be kept short. When the dog is standing naturally, nails should not be touching the ground. Usually, nails need trimming every 2-3 weeks. You may use a nail clipper or a grinding tool. If clipping, simply cut off the hooked part or tip of the nail.

With your young puppy, start slowly, do not attempt to do all the nails at once. Start with just touching and squeezing a paw and showing the puppy the tool you will be using. Don’t forget to offer treats as an incentive.

EarsCleaning

EarsCleaning

EarsCleaning ears can be done using commercially-available ear cleaning liquid, and a soft cloth or cotton balls.

Avoid poking too deep into the ear canal, or it might get injured and infected.

As with all breeds, a cane corso’s ears should be checked regularly for signs of infection. Ear infections are very uncomfortable for your Cane Corso. Your dog will show their discomfort by shaking their head or scratching their ears. Often, the ears will become red and inflamed with an offensive odor and perhaps a black or yellowish discharge. If your pet tilts his head constantly, it could be a sign of a middle ear infection.

Health — Nutrition — Exercise

Exercise & Training

Since these dogs are very athletic and muscular, Cane Corso exercise requirements are quite high. These dogs will need physical activities that benefit them in several ways: first, they need conditioning through walks, jogs, bike rides, or fetch; they'll also do well to have some mental stimulation (canine sports, etc.); and those formidable Cane Corso muscles will need to be maintained as well (tug-of-war, weight-pulling).

The typical adult Corso, depending on its age and overall activity level, will need about 90 minutes of proper exercise per day. You can start exercising your Corso puppy when it's three months old by taking it on short (5- to 10-minute) leashed walks, then you can increase the walks' length and frequency as the puppy grows. And these early walks are a good opportunity to start teaching the puppy obedience and discipline, through leash training: have the puppy walk beside or behind you on the leash instead of being allowed to lead or «tug» on it. This, in the puppy's mind, establishes you as the leader, and should make training easier as the pup matures.

A few things to consider when exercising your Cane Corso: first, puppies younger than 12 months old shouldn't participate in activities that include a lot of jumping, running on hard surfaces, or navigating of stairs, as doing so can injure their still-developing joints and bones. And regardless of age, all Cane Corsos will definitely need to be leashed when in public. These dogs have high prey drives, and will instinctively chase interesting-looking critters — birds, squirrels, cats, even small dogs, if given the chance; they're also very protective, and might be confrontational and even aggressive towards strange people and animals. A leash will help you control your Corso in these situations. Also, larger, deep-chested breeds like the Corso are prone to suffering bloat, an often-fatal digestive condition; bloat often occurs when a dog eats just before or after exercising--which means owners shouldn't let their Corsos eat for an hour before or two hours after any strenuous exercise. And finally: these dogs form deep bonds with their owners, and will respond much better to exercises in which their humans also participate.

Precautions aside, exercising your Corso every day is a must. Without consistent physical activity these dogs will become bored, frustrated, disobedient, and even aggressive — so regular exercise is good for both the dog's peace of mind and your own safety!

Early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended for all dogs, but for a breed as big and strong as a cane corso, they are a must. Many cane corsos can be dominant and protective; socialization will help ensure that they grow into well-adjusted, well-mannered adults. Obedience training will keep them from becoming the boss in the household. They are intelligent and eager to please, so they are generally easy to train. Despite their appearance, cane corsos are all heart, and respond to love and rewards far better than to harsh corrections or training methods.

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Kennel cane corso «Chop Stellar» registered with the FCI

Our kennel has been registered in the International Cynological Federation FCI since 2017.

Information on the official website of the federation in the section Kennel names.