Cane Corso Grooming Tips & Styles

The Cane Corso, otherwise known as the Italian Mastiff, is relatively easy to groom. Every Cane Corso owner must know how and when to groom their pup in order to keep it clean and healthy. So, what is involved in grooming your Cane Corso?

Here is all you need to know about Cane Corso grooming.

Do Cane Corsos Need Haircuts?

No, they do not. The Cane Corso hair is very short, so it should not be cut – but they will require a regular brush to keep their coat sleek and clean.

How often do Cane Corso need a haircut?

Cane Corso dogs will only need to be groomed and brushed every couple of days to minimize shedding and maintain a healthy coat.

Cane Corso haircut styles

The Cane Corso dog has very short hair, so there are no styles available for this breed’s hair.
 

How Do You Groom A Cane Corso At Home?

Cane Corsos are very active, and getting them to sit still can be rather challenging. Grooming them at home is possible, but you will need some tools and loads of patience. Be prepared and set everything up before you begin the grooming process.

Bathing your Cane Corso

Your Cane Corse should be bathed every six to eight weeks, or when they are visibly dirty, to maintain a shiny and healthy coat.

Use your commands

Cane Corsos can be pretty stubborn and bossy. They will definitely try jumping out of the bath if you do not give them a strict and firm command. Training your dog to listen to you and to stay calm is essential.

Pre-fill the bathtub

Cane Corso dogs do not enjoy the water, so avoid filling the tub while they are around. Rather, fill the tub up first and prepare everything so that you are fully prepared and ready. Once the tub is full and the water is off, you can call your doggy to come inside the bathroom.

These dogs are clever, so you might have to trick them or be sneaky when luring them to the bath. Be dominant and assertive at all times! Bathing them in the sink is recommended if you have a Cane Corso puppy.

• Use lukewarm water
  • Warm water helps clean all of the loose hairs on your pup and will help reduce shedding. Dogs do not have a high-temperature tolerance, so avoid using water that is too hot.
• Use dog shampoo and conditioner
  • While using regular shampoo might be cheaper, there are usually a lot of ingredients in human shampoo that could irritate and strip your dog’s skin of its natural oils. It’s always best to use a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic pet shampoo to protect their sensitive skin.
• Lay a towel down
  • Your Cane Corso dog probably won’t enjoy the texture of the ceramic bathtub on their feet, especially when they are lathered in slimy soap and soaking wet. Placing a towel at the bottom of the tub can make it much easier. It prevents the pup from slipping and jumping out.
  • The towel gives them a grip and makes it as comfortable as it possibly could be for them.
• Grab two towels
  • Wetting your whole house is the last thing you want when grooming your pup. This is also a large and athletic breed, so you want to avoid them running away and making everything around them wet.
  • Put a towel on your doggos back as soon as you are finished rinsing them off; the towel will absorb a lot of the excess water. Give your dog an order that they know to shake the rest of the water off, and then use a fresh towel to dry them.

Brushing their coat

You will need to brush your Cane Corsos coat 3-4 times every week to help remove loose hairs and give them that beautiful shine.

During their shedding season, you will need to brush them at least 1-2 times every single day. To get rid of big tufts of hair, we recommend using a shedding blade.
 

Cane Corso Additional Grooming Requirements

Washing and brushing your Cane Corso are some of the things you’ll do more often when grooming your dog. However, there are more intricate grooming requirements that you will need to do, too.

Brush their teeth

Dental health is crucial for all dog breeds, but Cane Corsos are prone to various dental problems and can easily contract certain oral diseases.

Take your pup for a yearly dental cleaning and check-up, and brush their teeth every 2-3 days to avoid plaque and tartar build-up. You can brush in any motion that your doggo finds comfortable.

It would be best if you use dog toothpaste, and you can use dental chews. The food you feed them also affects their dental health, so only feed them top-quality foods

Clean their ears and eyes

A lot of debris can build up in your Cane Corsos ears. Especially mud and earwax. It is best to clean their ears at least every three to four days; this helps prevent hearing problems and ear infections.

You can use cotton balls dipped in oil to clean their ears, start around their earflaps and then make your way to the inner ear. You can also opt for ear drops. Cane Corsos naturally get a lot of build-up around their eyes, and you will need to use a cloth or napkin to remove it.

Nail clipping

All Cane Corso owners know that clipping their nails is a highly challenging task. If your pup is very active and always walking around, then they won’t need a regular nail clipping as they will be filed naturally.

But if your dog leads more of a sedentary lifestyle, or you notice their nails are clicking against the ground as they walk, you’ll need to clip them.

How to do it

1. You will first need to clean their paws and legs and use a strong light to see.
2. Get the dog nail trimmer (either the scissors or guillotine-style trimmers) and tons of yummy treats.
3. Have styptic powder nearby to slow bleeding if the quick is cut accidentally.
4. Take one of their legs and hold it under the light; find the quick (the sensitive cuticle encasing blood vessels and nerves).
5. Slowly cut the front part just before the vein.
6. Give your Cane Corso dog a treat after each nail, and repeat this for all of their other nails.

How often does it need to be done?

You usually need to trim their nails every 2-3 weeks or when you hear them clicking on the ground.
 

FAQs

When should you first groom a Cane Corso?

You can groom your Cane Corso puppy or adult dog as soon as you notice that it is dirty or needs grooming. Thereafter, stick to a regular routine of grooming them every 6-8 weeks.

How often should I bathe my Cane Corso?

Depending on your Cane Corsos lifestyle, he should be bathed every 30 days or so. They benefit from a great bathing and grooming routine. If your dog has gotten really dirty from being outside and playing, then a bath is needed.

Once or twice a year, your dog’s coat will go through moulting. Make sure to bathe your dog once every 6-7 days during this period to maintain optimum hygiene.

Do Cane Corsos require professional grooming?

No, they don’t. You can easily groom them yourself. But you can take them to a professional groomer if you’d prefer. It will cost you a lot to groom this dog breed as they are pretty large.

Should I shave my Cane Corso for summer?

No, you should not. Cane Corsos are naturally short-haired dogs and need their coats for protection. Shaving a dog is highly problematic and will cause more issues than anything else.
 

Final Thoughts on Cane Corso Grooming

The Cane Corso’s grooming requirements are pretty easy and straightforward. That’s not to say that there won’t be any challenges, but once you get it right, it should be a breeze. Their short coats are easy to maintain, and the rest of their needs are manageable.

Grooming can be a great way to bond with your pet, and finding a good routine and method is essential as it will make grooming more enjoyable for the doggo and you!