The Cane Corso emerged as a new 'status' animal following ... livestock and hunt large game and is said to be a descendant of Roman war dogs. Males can be up to 70cm in height and weigh as much ...

You can get in touch with Liz by emailing [email protected]. A family thought they brought home fully-bred cane corso puppies, but as the animals grew, so did the owners' suspicions.

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 ...