A reverse brindle Cane Corso is a striking and majestic looking dog that is often gray in color. While this color can be either light or heavy, reverse brindles usually involve a diluted gene from the parents. The difference between a reverse brindle Cane Corso and a solid black dog lies in the pattern. If the base coat is red, a gray brindled Cane Corso has a look reminiscent of a tiger’s coat.
The longevity of a brindle Cane Corso is largely related to the color of the coat. Some breeders have observed a relationship between shedding and the appearance of a puppy’s coat. Fawn-colored puppies tend to shed more than brindles. This may be a genetic advantage. Breeders who select puppies for breeding based on color are more likely to have puppies with a long coat.
Bambino is a reverse brindle Cane Corso. He is two years old and was found with his sister, who was looking for scraps. He had obviously been used by someone who did not want his ears cropped or tail docked. Bambino spent a month at an animal control facility before being adopted by Is Today My Day Rescue. It is a good thing that Bambino is so sweet!
When purchasing a puppy, consider the quality of its pedigree. A Pedigree ensures that the dog is a purebred, a descendant of a great show dog line. A pedigree will also ensure that your pooch will represent the breed well. Most responsible Cane Corso breeders will let you meet the mother and father before purchasing a puppy.
The varying colors and patterns of a Cane Corso are determined by two different pigments, eumelanin and phaeomelanin. The default color of a Cane Corso is black, but when diluted, it can appear brown or gray. When modified, however, phaeomelanin produces red, cream or blue/gray coloring. These different hues are considered desirable, and many breeders prefer them because they don’t have albinism health issues.
Cane Corsos from performance lines need more vigorous exercise and more challenging activities than non-performance lines. A Cane Corso shouldn’t be left alone for long periods of time, as they don’t like to be solitary. Even if you don’t intend to show the Cane Corso off to the world, a reverse brindle dog can still be quite protective.
Another notable characteristic of a reverse brindle Cane Corso is its color. This breed is prone to developing heart disease if exposed to the right environments. Cane Corsos are extremely protective of their families and can be aggressive toward strangers. They are affectionate with children but are wary of strangers. A healthy Cane Corso may live for 12 years. There are many things to keep in mind when choosing a reverse brindle Cane Corso, including how to keep the coat healthy.
The coat color of a Cane Corso can range from dark to light. The AKC recognizes seven different shades of color in the breed. These include black, red, blue, and fawn. There are also three non-standard colors in the breed. For example, the red color is not recognized by AKC, but some breeders have claimed that the blue fawn color is rare and not a disease.