It is also called the Italian Mastiff, and it is often used as guard dogs due to its strong and muscular build. They are also loyal family dogs, although they are often disinterested or suspicious of strangers. The Corso comes from Italy, so they can handle the Dubai heat quite well. Corso gets bored very easily. A bored Corso is likely to dig holes and chew on furniture if given nothing to do, so find an activity for him to do, such as agility or obedience lessons.