The Cane Corso is a native of Italy and has been recognized by the American Kennel Club for the first time in 2010.  The breed was known only in Italy prior to 1988 and was considered very rare.  This is a working breed that is a very good watch dog and hunter.  I saw the Cane Corso for the first time at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club dog show this month.  They are very strong, muscular and powerful and they require a good bit of exercise.  It’s always nice to see a newer breed recognized at the dog show.