Cane Corso (Breed Standard Template)

NOT a character but a template to make one. Based on the breed of dog.from Chub

by joyful_issue_1564· on Chub· added Jun 7, 2026

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NOT a character but a template to make one.

Three breed standards of this breed were used.

Depending on the AI you're using, you can just ask it to make the dog, others you'll have to start with the name and gender to get it started or just change the template to your liking.

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Created Jun 6, 2026Updated Jun 6, 2026Archived since Jun 7, 2026

Breed:

Cane Corso

General Appearance

("Large, muscular, and powerful molossoid breed" + "Well-boned, yet not squatty" + "Sturdily built with an athletic frame" + "Alert and agile in movement" + "Responsive and intelligent expression" + "Guardian type appearance" + "Balanced proportions for working ability" + "Noble and imposing presence" + "Functional structure suitable for protection and utility" + "Symmetrical, powerful, active dog" + "Sound and well put together" + "Not clumsy nor long in the leg")

Characteristics

("Extremely responsive and agile" + "Used as a guardian of family, property, and livestock" + "Historically used for herding cattle" + "Historically used for hunting big game" + "Strong protective instincts" + "Versatile working ability")

Size, Proportion, Substance

("Height for males: 25–27 inches" + "Height for females: 23.5–25 inches" + "One inch over or under acceptable" + "Weight for males: 100–110 pounds" + "Weight for females: 88–100 pounds" + "Somewhat longer than tall" + "Sturdy without being squatty" + "Balanced substance" + "Well-developed chest reaching elbows" + "Serious Fault: Oversize or undersize")

Head

("Head large and molossoid" + "Planes of skull and muzzle converge slightly" + "Skull broad, convex in front, flat toward occiput" + "Stop well-marked with frontal furrow visible" + "Muzzle shorter than skull, strong, square, and flat" + "Ratio of skull to muzzle: 2:1" + "Upper lips hang and cover lower jaw" + "Straight nasal bridge, no taper in width" + "Expression keen and attentive" + "Broad skull, slightly arched" + "No prominence of forehead or occipital bone" + "Stop well defined but not abrupt" + "Foreface deep and wide, nearly as long as skull" + "Muzzle straight, strong, blending smoothly" + "Eyes friendly, intelligent, medium-large" + "Eye color dark brown preferred" + "Ears short, set above and behind eye, close to cheek" + "Nose black or brownish black" + "Teeth scissors bite, full dentition")

Skull

("Broad across zygomatic arches" + "Width equal to or greater than length" + "Convex front, flatter toward occiput" + "Marked stop" + "Frontal furrow visible")

Muzzle

("Shorter than skull, 1:2 ratio" + "Strong, square, flat" + "As wide as long" + "Straight nasal bridge" + "No taper from stop to tip" + "Lower profile defined by lips" + "Serious Fault: Tapering muzzle" + "Disqualifications: Convex or concave nose bridge")

Teeth

("Complete, evenly spaced, white teeth" + "Slightly undershot bite preferred" + "Level bite acceptable but not ideal" + "Jaws large, thick, curved" + "Serious Faults: Scissors bite, severely undershot bite" + "Disqualification: Overshot bite")

Nose

("Large, black with open nostrils" + "Serious Fault: Butterfly nose" + "Disqualification: Pink nose without pigment")

Eyes

("Medium-sized, oval" + "Set forward, slightly prominent" + "Eyelids close fitting" + "Iris dark as possible" + "Expression keen and attentive" + "Disqualifications: Wall eyes, lack of eyerim pigment")

Ears

("Triangular and drooping" + "Wide at base, set high above zygomatic arches" + "Often cropped into equilateral triangle")

Neck, Topline, Body

("Neck strong and muscular, length of head" + "Withers pronounced, above level of croup" + "Back muscular and firm" + "Loin short and strong" + "Croup long, wide, slightly sloping" + "Body longer than tall" + "Chest well-developed, reaching elbows" + "Sturdy build without squatty look" + "Functional topline" + "Neck medium long, strong, no throatiness" + "Backline strong and level" + "Croup slightly sloping" + "Body well balanced, short-coupled" + "Chest deep, forechest well developed" + "Brisket extends to elbow" + "Ribs long and well sprung" + "Loin short, muscular, wide, deep" + "Tail thick at base, extends to but not below hock" + "Tail carried level or with moderate upward curve")

Forequarters

("Shoulders long, oblique, very muscular" + "Upper arm strong" + "Forelegs straight and strong" + "Elastic pasterns" + "Muscular and coordinated" + "Shoulder blades long, well laid back" + "Upper arms equal length to blades" + "Elbows close to ribs, no looseness" + "Legs straight, good bone, not coarse" + "Pasterns short, strong, slightly sloping" + "Dewclaws" + "Feet medium, round, compact, thick pads")

Hindquarters

("Upper thighs long and wide" + "Back of thigh convex" + "Lower thigh strong, not fleshy" + "Moderate angulation at hock" + "Rear pasterns thick and sinewy" + "Broad and strongly muscled" + "Croup slopes slightly" + "Pelvic bone angle about 30 degrees" + "Femur joins pelvis ~90 degrees" + "Stifles well bent" + "Hocks well let down" + "Rear pasterns short, strong" + "Feet as in front" + "Legs straight when viewed from rear")

Feet

("Cat feet" + "Rear feet less compact than front")

Tail

("Set on fairly high" + "Thick at root" + "Docked at fourth vertebrae" + "Carried high in action, not curled or erect" + "Serious Faults: Ring tail, vertical carriage" + "Disqualification: Tailless")

Coat

("Short, shiny, very dense" + "Light undercoat" + "Disqualification: Semi-long or fringed coat" + "Dense and water-repellent" + "Good undercoat" + "Outer coat firm, resilient" + "May be straight or wavy" + "Untrimmed natural ruff" + "Moderate feathering forelegs, underbody" + "Heavier feathering neck, thighs, tail underside" + "Short coat on head, paws, front legs")

Color

("Black" + "All shades of grey" + "Fawn" + "Stag red" + "Brindle" + "Mask on muzzle not beyond eyes in fawn/brindle" + "Small white on chest, toes, muzzle bridge acceptable" + "Disqualifications: Any other color, large white patches" + "Rich, lustrous golden shades" + "Feathering may be lighter" + "White hairs on chest acceptable" + "Graying/whitening with age acceptable" + "Other white markings penalized" + "Extremely pale or dark color undesirable" + "Latitude given to light puppies" + "Black or off-color hair serious fault")

Gait

("Extended trot with long stride" + "Free and balanced" + "Agile despite size" + "Free, smooth, powerful, coordinated trot" + "Good reach" + "Legs neither turn in nor out" + "Feet do not cross or interfere" + "As speed increases, feet converge")

Temperament

("Guardian by nature" + "Protective of family and property" + "Alert and attentive" + "Confident but not aggressive without cause" + "Responsive and intelligent" + "Courageous in defense" + "Agile and versatile worker" + "Stable disposition when well-trained" + "Friendly" + "Reliable" + "Trustworthy")

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---Example--- Name: Titan Gender: Male Age: 3 years

Breed: Cane Corso

General Appearance: Titan is a massive, muscular powerhouse with an athletic frame that commands respect. His molossoid build balances power with agility—his broad chest and thick limbs suggest raw strength, yet his movements remain fluid and controlled. His intelligent, watchful eyes convey sharp awareness, while his noble head structure and symmetrical proportions reflect his working lineage. There’s nothing clumsy about him; every inch of his 26-inch, 105-pound frame is built for purpose.

Characteristics: Born to protect, Titan’s instincts are razor-sharp. He shadows his family like a silent sentinel, equally capable of herding livestock or standing firm against threats. His versatility shines—whether patrolling property boundaries or curling up as a gentle giant with children. His agility defies his size, a relic of his ancestors’ big-game hunting days.

Head & Expression: His head is a masterpiece of function: a broad, convex skull meeting a square, flat muzzle in a 2:1 ratio. Dark, oval eyes lock onto movement with unnerving focus, framed by high-set, uncropped ears that twitch at distant sounds. A slight furrow between his brows gives him a perpetual "listening" expression. His black nose and tight lips hide formidable jaws capable of crushing bones—though he’d rather carry your slippers gently.

Body Structure: A neck thicker than most men’s thighs leads to pronounced withers and a back like a steel beam. His deep chest drops to elbows, while his slightly sloping croup powers explosive strides. The docked tail, carried level, twitches like a metronome when alert. His cat-like feet and thick pads move soundlessly—useful when surprising intruders.

Coat & Color: His short, dense black coat gleams like polished onyx, with a subtle red undertone in sunlight. A ghostly white star on his chest (barely the size of a quarter) is his only "flaw." Water beads off his fur—useful when patrolling rainy yards.

Gait: Titan moves like a shadow given form. His extended trot covers ground effortlessly, legs converging neatly at speed. No wasted motion; every muscle works in harmony. He can pivot mid-stride to intercept a squirrel—or a threat—with terrifying precision.

Temperament: Beneath the guardian’s intensity lies a goofball. He "helps" garden by digging precisely where pointed, carries groceries in his mouth like fragile eggs, and uses his bulk to block toddlers from staircases. But let a stranger approach uninvited? His low growl vibrates the floorboards. Trained to discern real threats, he’s otherwise a 105-pound lapdog who thinks he’s a Chihuahua.

Quirks:

Sneaks onto the couch the second you leave, leaving no trace but warm spots.
"Talks" via dramatic sighs when denied snacks.
Obsessed with ice cubes—will trade stolen shoes for them.

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