Cane Corso’s come in various colours and variations that are all unique and beautiful. The Cane Corso breed has some standard colours and some rare colours.
Knowing what colours to look out for can help you identify the breed and help you decide on which pup you’d like!
The most common coat colours are black, fawn, and brindle, with black being especially popular. They can also come in shades like grey and red, often with unique markings.
While black and fawn Cane Corsos are widely sought after, brindle ones are also liked and can have different patterns.
There are six primary coat colours when it comes to Cane Corso colours. However, there may be some variations and different colours as well. There are also some rare colours, such as blue Cane Corso, chocolate Cane Corso, and isabella Cane Corso.
Chocolate is considered the rarest cane Corso colour. Blue Cane Corso’s are also a rare colour, but it does happen.
A Cane Corso is usually black due to the eumelanin pigment, and it is very rare to see any other colours or specs on a black Cane Corso. Black makes these doggos look much more menacing. However, the coat is often more airy, short and oily.
This is the only Molosser breed that has grey as one of its coat colours. The grey colour occurs due to improper formation of eumelanin. Grey Cane Corso puppies do not stay the same colour; their coats will get lighter or darker with age.
Doggos with a brindle coat colour usually have other colours on their coat. This includes grey brindle, reverse black brindle, chestnut brindle, and black brindle Cane Corso. Some Cane Corso’s with a brindle coat may look slightly like a tiger.
Fawn is a very common colour among Cane Corsos, and they will often have a black or grey mask that will cover their eyes. They may also have white patches on their chin, chest or throat. A fawn or red Cane Corso ranges from a light cream colour to a darker tan colour.
Red is not as common, and this coat colour usually has a grey or black mask. This Cane Corso’s coat may also have blue or black saddle marks. However, these fade as they grow older. Cane Corso’s with a red coat tend to look slightly different.
The red coat colour can be rather pale or deep mahogany.
A chestnut brindle Cane Corso typically has a brown or red base with saturated reddish-brown overlays.
Cane Corso’s with a light fawn overlay and grey masks are considered Formentino. Pups with this colour typically get a fawn/red gene from both parents, but this coat colour is very rare.
The Australian National Kennel Club recognises black, slate-grey, lead-grey, light-grey, dark fawn and stag red, light fawn, and dark wheat colours (this includes stripes of different shades of grey or fawn.
In brindle and fawn-coloured Cane Corsos, the grey or black mask on their muzzle should not go further than the line of their eyes. A small white patch on the tip of their toes, chest, and bridge of their nose is also acceptable for the breed standard.
Specific coat colours come with various health problems. Certain variants and skin pigmentation can lead to several issues.
However, the fawn Cane Corso is an excellent choice as they risk almost zero chance of developing genetically related health complications. The less common coat colours come with more health risks.
Some studies have shown that Brindle Cane Corso’s have longer lifespans.
It is common for the coat colour to change as the puppy grows up, but it depends on the colour. A light grey Cane Corso’s coat may become darker over time, but it won’t become a brand new colour. The shade may change as they get older.
The markings on their coat may expand or shrink as they get bigger. Any colour changes will be subtle and are often due to medications, sun exposure, maturity or nutritional status.
Their coats are stiff and short, and a Cane Corso puppy will shed much less than an adult Cane Corso will.
There are various standard breed colours and some less common ones. Always ensure that you buy your pup from a registered breeder who is aware of the standard colours. All of the different coat colours make a beautiful and unique doggo.
Each coat colour is special in its own way, and it is up to you to decide which one you prefer. No matter what, you will have a beautiful and cute companion!
Welcome to Pets Online, a team of pet parents, animal lovers and veterinarians devoted to providing you with everything you need to know about pets.
