Bandogge Description

The Bandog is designed to be a close quarter combat dog. It excels in realistic protection and is a wonderful companion/family dog for experienced dog owners. They are quite trainable and easy to maintain. It is mainly good natured, fond of children, extremely devoted to its owner and eager to work. Appearance is muscular, behavior is self assured, steady and fearless. It is basically a calm dog that transforms when a bad situation arises.

When raised appropriately, this makes them utterly trustworthy with children, often becoming self-appointed custodians. Spirited when at play or at work, they are otherwise calm, composed and easy going. Shows no sign of shyness, or of needless apprehension. Always demonstrates a high tolerance as well as a quick recovery from stress. Impeccable ability in discerning between general human activities from behavior warranting suspicion or aggression. Possessed of a true ‘On’ / ‘Off’ switch resultant from supreme self-confidence making for a highly predictable and stable dog that has nothing to prove in responsible hands. Strong balance of drives. Level-headed, responds positively to stress. Switches between drives with little outward physical indication, which can require an expert eye to discern. This balance of drives does not foster the outward manifestation of aggression but should not be taken for granted as they will respond in kind when threatened, increasing their intensity in almost linear progression until the threat is dealt with.  

Bandogge or American Mastiff is another way of approaching Canes Pugnaces, that is the dog of arena. {Dogs in warfare have a long history starting in ancient times from 'war dogs' trained in combat to their use as scouts, sentries and trackers, their uses have been varied and some continue to exist in modern military usage}.

He is the Contender of the title of Cane Corso. It is characterized as the nightmare of the intruder. It is supposed to be the ideal and most powerful dog in the world as a building guard and bodyguard. Patrol dog, is the best for professional use.

A surprising characteristic is the docility of the dog. For a dog who is bred for protection, he has a quiet, confident air about him (perhaps he realizes that he weighs in between 100 and 140 pounds!)

Today's Uses:

Bandogs are primarily used as a home/family guardian but it is also the choice of an increasing number of Security agencies as a patrol and crowd control dog. It would make a good candidate for weight pulling and other K9 sports that require raw physical strength and the eagerness to please their master. The desire of the dog to be with and please its master coupled with a natural affinity toward exercise suits it to any activity. Furthermore, the very essence of the dog is one of balance in structure, being free from needless exaggerations, greatly enhancing any dog’s chances of leading happy, healthy and active lives as ideal companions.