Bred to be a guard dog, descended from Roman war dogs, the cane corso is the new pet of choice for those looking for a formidable status symbol. From Love Island’s Jack Fincham to footballer ...

She says the Cane Corso or Dog Guardian, is a native mastiff from Italy, a descendant of the Canis Pugnax, or canine soldier used by the Roman Army. After the war, Cane Corsos became guardians for ...