is a cane corso the same as an italian mastiff
The Cane Corso (pronounced kah-neh kor-so (ˈkaːne ˈkɔrso)) from Italian cane (dog) and ``corso'' from the Latin ``Cohors'' meaning ``protector'', also known as the Italian Mastiff, is a large Italian breed of dog, for years valued highly in Italy as a companion and guard dog.
Cane Corso