Cane Corso

I saw a Cane Corso puppy the other day. SUPER CUTE and adorable and very VERY sweet. I know it as a Cane Corso (Italiano) but apparently it's also called an Italian Mastiff.

It looks a lot scarier than it actually is. [although the picture above makes it look a bit dopey, lol]
Here's an excerpt from dogbreedinfo.com:

"Very loyal, willing to please and quiet around the house. The Cane Corso is highly intelligent and very trainable. Active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection dog.  The Cane Corso Italiano is great with children in the family. Docile and affectionate with the owner. They are protective yet gentle. The Cane Corso has a very stable temperament. It makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog. It will not wonder from the home. They stick close to their masters. If necessary he becomes a terrible and brave protector of people, house and property. The Cane Corso is not a fighting dog. They were bred as powerful working dogs for hundreds of years. This is a robust dog, with typical bone and joint problems of the giant breeds. This very athletic breed needs a lot of regular exercise. They make excellent jogging companions...
Height:  Males 24-27 inches (64-68 cm.) Females 23-25 inches (60-64 cm.)
Weight:  Males 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg.) Females 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg.)"
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/canecorsoitaliano.htm

Seems like a pretty easy-going dog that would be fun to have at home. They also have a pretty interesting past according to my coworker. I met a customer who's friend has a Cane Corso, and she was saying how surprised she was by how gentle the dog is. I hope the puppy I met will come back so I can see him again!