The FOCC Website - So what is the FOCC, an acronym standing for The Friends of the Cane Corso, certainly and that is primarily what it is. An online facility to promote, educate and further the cause of this breed in the UK and abroad. Currently, we are updating the BCCS website, please visit www.canecorso.org.uk for more information on the BCCS and on how to take part in the future of the Corso here in the UK.

Zia is just over 11 months old and has been in rescue since she was 8 months old.

Nicola's experience of co-owning.

I thought you would all like to know (especially those of you who have met and fallen in love with Orla) how well she is doing, she has settled in with us in 'not so' sunny Wales. What a wonderful dog she is, after everything shes been through. I have to say my mum has most definately got her hands full. Less than a week and shes full of trouble. We havent stopped laughing since we brought her home, shes got so much character. With the tender love and care she deserves she has already put on a little bit of weight this week,lets hope this continues. She has almost got a recall figured out and will sit for a treat, such a clever girl. She...

An overview of how genetics plays a part in canine health problems.

BCCS Objectives, BCCS Constitution, BCCS Owners Code of Ethics and BCCS Breeders Code of Ethics

BCCS website - www.canecorso.org.uk

An article explaining how to tell the difference between the two and outlining the consequences of buying from a backyard breeder.

Cherri's rescue story - from her foster home and forever home

Ruth is an experienced foster carer. Here she tells the story of Harry, the worst cruelty case she has ever had to deal with.

Ruth went on to foster and subsequently adopt a rescued Cane Corso named Dizzy. Heartbreakingly, he had to be put to sleep shortly afterwards due to serious health problems. RIP Dizzy. See http://www.thefocc.com/xoops/modules/news/article.php?storyid=92.

The Cane Corso is a very headstrong, dominant and in some cases energetic breed. This is not a breed for a first time dog owner, and potential owners should think long and hard if this is really the breed for them: