Head and muzzle ratio
Precise USG explanation of the Cane Corso head: molossoid type, square muzzle, straight nasal bridge, and muzzle-to-skull ratio.
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Exact proportions
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1 : 2Head and muzzle ratio
Muzzle : skull ≈ 1 : 2
- Muzzle is noticeably shorter than skull.
- Muzzle is strong and square.
- Muzzle width equals muzzle length; nasal bridge is straight.
Slight convergenceHead axes
Slightly convergent skull and muzzle planes
- Correct: skull and muzzle upper axes slightly converge.
- Divergent axes are not correct for the breed type.
- Long muzzle, short muzzle, and excessive wrinkles need careful visual review.
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Muzzle to skull
The muzzle is noticeably shorter than the skull, with an approximate muzzle-to-skull ratio of 1:2.
- Muzzle : skull ≈ 1 : 2.
- Muzzle is strong and square.
- Muzzle width equals muzzle length.