Corso webbed paws?

[Ben Curtis]

Before deciding to get a Cane Corso I did extensive research on the breed. In all my research I never ran across anything saying that they could have webbed paws, but my Leo has them. Is this a common trait for this breed, or is Leo unique?

I have had labs over the years, and I know that they have been bread to have webbed paws to help them swim. Corsos are not what I would call a bred for swimming breed, and this took me by surprise.

Considering the size of his paws, I might start calling them flippers instead.

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I was doing some reading on line and I read that all dogs have webbed paws. I was with an American Bull Dog last weekend and it may have had some skin between the paws, but nothing like Leo's. I would say Leo's look even more apt for swimming than my Lab's paws.

 

[Ben Curtis]

I was doing some reading on line and I read that all dogs have webbed paws. I was with an American Bull Dog last weekend and it may have had some skin between the paws, but nothing like Leo's. I would say Leo's look even more apt for swimming than my Lab's paws.

 

[Kate Williams]

Hank's paws are really webbed but he doesn't seem very interested in water. We have ponds on the property and he isn't intrigued at all.

 

[grazefull1]

koopa, rustie bro has web feet but hate to go near water thats on the floor lol

 

[STEVSH]

All dogs have webbed paws, just some more pronounced than others

 

[grazefull1]

All dogs have webbed paws, just some more pronounced than others

oh ok there arent with frog legs/feet r there lol

 

[Batz]

Shadow has webbed paws more so than my lab/gsd mix.

 

[DMikeM]

I think it is a common trait in mastiff to have webbed paws. Jade has them as well. I wonder if it aids in walking on snow and sand as well as swimming?

 

[Ben Curtis]

It would aid in snow if they ran with there paws opened, but judging by there tracks it does not seem that way. An interesting idea though.

 

[STEVSH]

oh ok there arent with frog legs/feet r there lol

I have yet to see that!

 

[Coopers Moma]

Cooper also has webbed paws.. not at all interested in water..

 

[masteneo]

well i guess my wife is part amstiff, lol . dont tell her i told.

 

[DMikeM]

All three of my dogs splay thier paws when walking in the snow. Looks like some giant wolf walked through it.

 

[tpadula]

They have a round shape, with gathered toes (cat's foot). Lean and hard soles. The nails are strong and curved. Pigmentation
of nails and digital pads reflect coat color. Toes which are separated or splayed and not well -arched are a sign of hereditary
lymphatism and is a serious fault. Flat or splayed feet tire the animal so that he cannot move for long distances.

http://www.canecorso.org/images/DownloadFiles/BeyondTheStandard.pdf

Interesting read for lovers of the breed.

Tam

 

[Ben Curtis]

Tam,
Great article, Thanks