FCI #343 · Group 2

Italian Cane Corso (FCI #343)

Italian Cane Corso is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 343, Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2023-09-25.

FCI #343Group 2: Groupe 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoïdes et Bouviers suissesStatus: definitive
Italian Cane Corso — Key Facts
Breed NameItalian Cane Corso (Italian Cane Corso)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #343
Group / CategoryGroup 2 — Groupe 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoïdes et Bouviers suisses
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2023-09-25
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #343 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #343

Italian Cane Corso — Standard & Care

Guardian, utility, and mountain working breeds characterized by strong bone structure, protective instincts, and steady nerve.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 343 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Italian Cane Corso

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Italian Cane Corso, Cane Corso Italiano
Español (ES)Italian Cane Corso, Cane Corso Italiano
Deutsch (DE)Italian Cane Corso, Cane Corso Italiano
Français (FR)Italian Cane Corso, Cane Corso Italiano
Português (PT-BR)Italian Cane Corso, Cane Corso Italiano
FAQ

FAQ — Italian Cane Corso

What is the official FCI standard number for Italian Cane Corso?

Italian Cane Corso (Italian Cane Corso) is registered under FCI Standard #343 in Group 2 (Groupe 2 — Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoïdes et Bouviers suisses), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Italian Cane Corso breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/fr/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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