Titling A Cane Corso

There are many avenues to explore with your Cane Corso. They are a versatile breed that can excel in most sports. We compete in Rally, Obedience, Coursing, Barn Hunt, Conformation, Tricks, and Temperament Testing. We are starting to train in Agility and Scent Work.

Any Corso sold on AKC Limited Registration can still compete in any of these events except Conformation. A prospect sold on AKC Full Registration can compete in Conformation. I highly recommend owners get their Corsos involved. These dogs love to work for their people.

Rally is a fun version of Obedience. You can talk to and encourage your dog while completing the course. Rally Novice is a great way for Cane Corso owners to get involved with some basic obedience.

Coursing can include FastCAT and CAT. FastCAT is a straight 100 yard sprint where the dogs chase a lure. This can tell you how fast your Corso can run. Cinder averaged 25.05mph in 2021 and ranked as the 13th fastest Corso. CAT is a 300 or 600 yard course depending on the dog. The dog must complete the course within 2 minutes. In order to earn their CA title the dog must have 3 qualifying runs.

Barn Hunt has a beginner instinct test that can be done to see if this is an event that would interest your Corso. If it is, than the Barn Hunt Novice title can be pursued. In this, one tube is hidden with the rat that the dog must locate and indicate. The dog has to tunnel and climb at some point and this must be completed within 2 minutes.

Most people when they think of temperament testing they think of the Canine Good Citizen. This can be taken even further by pursuing the Advanced (CGCA) and Urban (CGCU) versions. To take it step further, the ATTS offers an even more advanced temperament test which we will be taking in Oct 2022 to try and earn our TT title.