Dog ‘more dangerous than XL bullies’ that’s the new status symbol

The cane corso can reach up to 50kg (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Bred to be a guard dog, descended from Roman war dogs, the cane corso is the new pet of choice for those looking for a formidable status symbol.

From Love Island’s Jack Fincham to footballer Marcus Rashford, the breed is becoming more popular than ever before.

And it’s been claimed that the UK’s ban on XL bullies has led to increased interest in this alternative breed.

The cane corso, an Italian mastiff breed...