Only on reaching the age of 24-30 months old Cane
Corsos become physically matured, however, sexual
development starts much earlier in them and therefore the
first mating is possible at younger age of the dog.
The first mating of Cane Corso bitch is made after the 3
th estrus (an interval between the estruses is 6-7 months).
Already in the very beginning bloody issues from privy parts of
the bitch are observed.
Dog breeder should record the first day of estrus in order not to
make a mistake while specifying the start of ovulation (an ovule
ready for fecundation appears from sex glands). Ovulation period
of Cane
Corsos comes on the 11-14th day.
The last day before ovulation is the most favorable for mating.
Bleeding stops in the bitches the day before issuance of an ovule
from sex glands; sometimes you may see discharge but it is
colorless or light-pink at that. During 1-2 days an ansa loses its
flexibility except for upper part that is still tough.
It will be flexible again when the most appropriate day of mating
comes. You may know whether Cane Corso bitch is ready for
mating or not if passing your hand over its croup and loins: it
squats without touching the ground with its rear and lifts the
tail taking it aside.
Mating should be done twice; an optimal interval
between the matings is day. In this case an ovule preserves
its ability to be inseminated in 4-5 days.
