A Cane Corso can make a good family dog with appropriate and sufficient training and early socialization. They are loyal, and devoted and want to please their owners. They are also great around children of all ages. However, they are large dogs with a territorial nature and protective/possessive streak. They can become aggressive if they feel the need to defend. Additionally, they are known to suffer from a number of health issues which can make them an expensive breed to take care of.