About
Sky Cane Corso
Welcome to Sky Cane Corso. We are a small hobby breeder and trainer of working Cane Corso Italiano (Italian Mastiff). We are located in Hamilton, Georgia - the heart of Harris County. Our Cani Corsi are bred along the Cane Corso breed standard (FCI, ICCF). Several of our Cani Corsi are from Italian import stock and, in particular, they are heavy in the Dyrium bloodline (Vito Indiveri).
However, our primary emphasis is on breeding towards a Working Structure. That is, as much as possible we strive to breed the cane corso with its natural form, instincts, and drive intact while further developing its physical and mental ability to work in a modern society. Our Cani Corsi should have the physical structure and endurance (athleticism) to perform, as well as a smooth, even, working temperament and drive for better trainability.
As a result our Cani Corsi have an imposing physical presence (toned broad muscular frame and strong Mastiff head) and a calm, but alert, confident, and capable demeanor. This means they will have both the fortitude and the drive to engage whatever challenge is presented or presents itself. This is indicative of the true Cane Corso, and as such, it is our endeavor to further this fine and noble breed. Hence our motto at Sky Cane Corso:
Fortis Et Nobilis Canibus -
Strong Noble Dogs
Additionally, the design of this website is greatly inspired by and borrows heavily from HTML5 UP - thank you AJ (@ajlkn).
Cane Corso Breed
In short, the Cane Corso is a modern-day descendant of the long extinct Canis Pugnax (Latin for aggressor dog) - the ancient Roman war dog. In turn, Canis Pugnax was derived to a large extent from the ancient Greek Molossus Dog of Epirus (modern day Albania) - a giant beast of a dog. Roman legions returning from the Macedonian campaigns brought these dogs back to breed with their own bloodlines.
After the fall of the Roman Empire (circa A.D. 476) the Cane Corso fulfilled several vital roles as guard and protector of livestock and farmsteads, as well as hunters (both scent and course) of large and difficult game. However, due to the modernization of farming and modern lifestyle changes, the Cane Corso faced near extinction by the 20th century.
Fortunately, starting in the 1950's the Cane Corso was saved from extinction thanks to the pioneering efforts of a handful of individuals. Noteably one such individual was a travelling farmstead salesman named Vito Indiveri. He spotted these unique and imposing dogs on his farmstead visits in southern Italy. From there he proceeded to collect, breed, and select these rare individuals - ultimately arriving at his foundation bloodline - Dyrium.
The Cane Corso is widely viewed as the most athletic of the Mastiff family. With its powerful structure and imposing presence, combined with its calm, inquisitive but courageous demeanor and its unwavering loyalty to its inner family - the Cane Corso is a premier guard and personal protection dog.
