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Cane Corso Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Sunderland

There is 1 Cane Corso looking for a new home in and around Sunderland right now, listed by Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter. Includes Cane Corso crosses.

It is with a rescue reachable from Sunderland, in Longbenton. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Xena, cane corso for adoption in LongbentonNEW

Xena

3 years • Female • Cane Corso

Large
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogsCats
Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter

Longbenton · 10 miles

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Cane Corsos near Sunderland right now

1 Cane Corso is listed in or around Sunderland today, all with one rescue. It is female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 10 miles away: 1 Cane Corso

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About Cane Corsos

Source: PDSA: Cane Corso
TypeItalian mastiff type
SizeLarge
Average height58 to 70 cm
Average weight40 to 50 kg
ExerciseAt least 2 hours a day
CoatShort (sheds)
LifespanUnder 10 years
Minimum cost£80 a month

What Cane Corsos are like to live with

PDSA describes the Cane Corso as a mastiff type, thought to have descended from a Roman war dog, that later worked as a hunter and on farms, guarding and rounding up livestock. Dogs Trust says the breed is sometimes called the Italian Mastiff, and that Cane Corsos are very large, muscular and typically energetic.

Sources (checked 17 October 2026)

  • PDSA: Cane Corso (The Royal Kennel Club does not list the Cane Corso, so PDSA key facts are used.)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Cane Corsos in Sunderland: your questions

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How many rescue Cane Corsos are available for adoption in Sunderland?

As of 8 November 2026, 1 Cane Corso is listed for adoption in and around Sunderland on LocalPetFinder, from Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter. It is with a rescue reachable from Sunderland, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Sunderland have Cane Corsos right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter (at Longbenton, about 10 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Cane Corso in Sunderland?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Cane Corsos on this page are with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Is the Cane Corso banned in the UK?

No. The banned types listed on gov.uk are the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and XL Bully, and the Cane Corso is not one of them. Battersea says Cane Corsos are legal to own in the UK. Gov.uk says a banned type is judged on what the dog looks like rather than its breed or name.

Is the Cane Corso recognised by The Royal Kennel Club?

No. The Cane Corso is not on The Royal Kennel Club's Breeds A to Z, its full list of recognised pedigree breeds, including those on its Imported Breed Register. That means there is no Royal Kennel Club breed standard for it, and UK breed advice comes from charities such as PDSA, Battersea and Dogs Trust.

How much does it cost to adopt a Cane Corso in Sunderland?

The Cane Corsos listed in and around Sunderland today are with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 10 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Cane Corso puppies for sale in Sunderland?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Cane Corso on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Cane Corso listed in and around Sunderland today is with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 10 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "cane corso puppies for sale Sunderland", the Cane Corsos here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Cane Corso to a good home in Sunderland, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Cane Corso listed in and around Sunderland today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 10 miles away (1). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Cane Corso puppies for adoption in Sunderland?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Sunderland is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older Cane Corsos for adoption in Sunderland?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Sunderland is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Cane Corsos do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Cane Corso rescue near me in Sunderland?

As of 8 November 2026, the Cane Corsos listed in and around Sunderland are with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 10 miles away (1). You can also see Cane Corsos across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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