The Cane Corso is typically used as fighting or guard dog (most common) but are great with family and children. The official Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard expects ideal dogs to stand 58–70 cm (23–28 in) at the withers, with females in the lower range  (58–66 cm (23–26 in)) and males in the higher (62–70 cm (24–28 in)). Weight should be in keeping with the size and stature of these dogs, ranging from 45–50 kilograms (99–110 lb) for males and from 40–45 kilograms (88–99 lb) for females.The head of the Cane Corso is arguably its most important feature. It is large and imposing. White markings are common on the chest, tips of toes, the chin, and the bridge of the nose. The average litter size of Cane Corso is 4 to 6 puppies.
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