Introducing Shamar Cane Corso

A Reputable Hobby Dog Breeder

At Shamar Cane Corso we are passionate about our animals. We love helping people find the perfect new addition for their families and enjoy a reputation as a kind and caring Dog Hobby Breeder. Find out more about us and about our animals below.

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An Ethical Hobby Dog Breeder

At Shamar Cane Corso, we have been building our reputation as a trusted Hobby Dog Breeder in Montgomery, AL. We take our responsibilities very seriously and strive to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all our pets. All deposits are non-refundable.

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Cane Corso History

The cane corso’s history goes back to ancient Rome, and beyond. Most experts believe they’re descended from the now-extinct Greek Molossus dogs and later, after being bred with fighting dogs from England, they became the Roman “pugnaces” (a category of dogs used for attacking wild animals). Historically, they fought alongside Roman legions, hunted boar and other prey, and, later, guarded flocks, property, and people on farms.

The corso almost went extinct after World War II but experienced a resurgence in Italy in the 1970s, and was brought to the United States in the 1980s.

Their name means “guard of the estate” in Latin, though some corso advocates, including Vandewalle, believe it means “coursing dog,” referring to the practice of coursing, or pursuing prey using sight (as opposed to scent).