Meet Bear, an Italian Mastiff (AKA Cane Corso) that is very protective of his bed. He doesn’t like to share (I mean really, who does want to share their bed?) and so when he finds the family’s new puppy right smack of the middle of it, he lets his mom know how unhappy he is about the situation!
Make sure that your sound is on so you can hear Bear’s pitiful protests. And watch to the end because the puppy doesn’t give up on taking a nap in the big dog’s bed!
@bearandraya Oh Bear such a sucky boy #canecorso #happylife #goodboy #talk #italianmastiff #rawfed
Bear was so sad that he wasn’t able to lie down in his own bed…even his face looked sad! Poor guy! And the puppy was totally clueless and had no idea that they were in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Fortunately, Bear’s a good boy and didn’t hurt the puppy!
Commenters also got a kick out of Bear’s protests. @Laurie shared, “He’s complaining politely.” @Jenni agreed, “LOL! OMG, so dramatic!!!” @Mike7995 added, “The poor giant baby.”
All About Italian Mastiffs (AKA Cane Corso)
Commenter @Sam wondered, “Why do Cane Corsos have such a fearsome reputation when every one I’ve seen is a big derpy baby, and usually afraid of little Chihuahuas? Lol!” I agree with Sam! My parents have a huge Cane Corso who looks and sounds very scary when she barks, but she’s actually a big baby who thinks she’s a lap dog; imagine having a 170-pound dog try to hop into your lap!
Cane Corsi (the plural form of Corso) are not couch potatoes; they prefer to stay busy and they thrive on both mental and physical stimulation. When they become bored, they can be become destructive, and they can do some real damage since they love to chew and bite on things. Make sure they have plenty of toys and a big area to run around in to keep them occupied.
These dogs are extremely protective and loyal, and nobody will get past them if they feel their family is in danger. I don’t know who would try after hearing that terrifying bark! They love to learn and respond well to their master’s commands because of their high levels of loyalty and eagerness to please. That being said, they can also be stubborn.
The name Cane Corso translates to “bodyguard dog,” and it’s fitting since that’s what they were initially bred to do. Dogster.com shared this fun fact: “It may make sense to pronounce Cane Corso like “Kayn Cor-So,” similar to the walking aid. However, since the dog originated in Italy, the correct way to pronounce its name is “Kah-Nay Cor-So.”” I am not too proud to admit that I always say it the wrong way!