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WISHING ALL OUR CORSO ENTHUSIAST A MERRY CHRISTMAS

ITACOR wishes to extend our sincere wishes to all of our Corso enthusiast for a peaceful and joyous Christmas followed by a prosperous New Year with family, friends and or course our adorable loyal guardians the Italian Cane Corso. May your holidays be safe and fulfilled with many memorable moments, we look forward to hearing from you all with some happy snaps throughout the holiday season.
PEACE - JOY - LOVE

FUTURE CHAMPION

We are with out doubt overwhelmed and honoured to have Mr Noel Mercieca from Victoria to have taken the role of handler/exhibitor of ITACOR "Battista" the two of them combined are a powerful force of dedication, passion and affection for one another. We are amazed by the incredible bond created between man and cane corso in such a short time "Battista" has become loyal and affectionate towards Noel and views him as his "companion for life".

ITACOR wish Neol and Battista every success in their journey to enter the show ring early 2010 to take out 1st place podium and continue to strive to acheive outstanding results within the show arena amoungst our Canine friends in the utility ring. We suggest you watch this space for updates as they are sure to impress with the qualities and attributes Battista displays combined with eager enthusiasum and dedication of the natural ability of Mr Noel Mercieca they will leave a lasting impression......

ITACOR strives to achieve sound quality Corso's to be enjoyed and admired by their owners for many years creating a unique bond that is everlasting between both dog and owner. It is instances like meeting two amazing individuals (Noel & Michelle) that we today believe we have been truly blessed to have found you both. We wish to offer our graditue to them both for the care and attention they have provide the Italian Cane Corso breed, all of ITACOR'S success would not have been possible without the support and belief they have in ITACOR and the Italian Cane Corso it is through our combined visions on the future of the breed that makes ITACOR one of the most sort after kennels globally. ITACOR is grateful and truly honoured to have you both on board and part of Team ITACOR and our exhibitional branch of the Italian Cane Corso in Melbourne Victoria.
FORZA TEAM ITACOR

DEDICATED POWERFUL FORCE

RUNNER UP BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW

Australian Champion ITACOR Cougar breed by Mr & Mrs F Bartuccio of ITACOR kennels is once again the proud Runner Up Best Exhibit in Show podium winner at the Rare Breeds Championship Show held in Victoria.

Special thanks to Judge Mrs R Brace for her recognition of an outstanding well balanced Corso to take the win over 300 dog entries.

Special thanks to "Cougar's" best friend, handler and companion Mr Noel Mercieca this win would have not been possible without the hard work, effort in care and overall passion held by Mr Mercieca for his dedication of the Corso breed, together with ITACOR we are proud to have given this breed the recognition and respect it merits.

ITACOR CORSO TAKES THE PODIUM ONCE MORE

2 GROUP WINS

ITACOR CANE CORSO TAKE OUT 2 IN GROUP WINS

Bunbury and Districts Dog Club Inc

- Saturday 17th October 2009 - Judge Mrs L Watson (Victoria)

Ch Itacor Julius Caesar - Junior in Group

Itacor Alessia - Baby in Group

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

INTRODUCING ITALIAN CHAMPION AND 2005 EUROPEAN DOG OF THE YEAR

Itacor is proud and honoured to introduce and include 2005 Italian Champion and Dog of the year "AMY" to their existing breeding team.

A special thanks to breeder Francesco & Paolo Ciani of Italy for allowing ITACOR to import "AMY" to Australia and become the proud ambassitor of the Corso breed.

Judges throughout Europe commented "AMY" as an outstanding, excellent well represented bitch to the Corso standard. "AMY" is a multiple BIS,BIG, Italian Champion and 2005 European Dog of the year winner.

We welcome "AMY" to Australia and wish her every success as part of ITACOR

CHAMPION-DOG-OF-THE-YEAR

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA SIRIUS!

ITACOR's new arrival imported from high quality bloodlines from Italy.

Sirius is one of the most impressive Corso's worldwide for his appearance in confirmation, temperment, and outstanding qualities. His name derives from the planet star large and bright the "DOGSTAR".

He represents the breeds excellence to be showcased at a international and global level as the future World Champion.

ITACOR welcomes Sirius to our existing breeding team wishing him every success in Australia.

IMPRESSIVE - LOYAL - GUARDIAN

INTRODUCING TEAM TAYLOR & ITACOR OLIVER DEBUT

Taylor handler Corso enthusiast makes her debut with ITACOR Oliver at the annual Mastiff Championships in Victoria.

An outstanding team both strong, elegant and truly spectacular to watch on movement. Judges comments an outstanding young dog, compact and in proportion.

We wish Taylor and Oliver a successful exhibit career and look forward to future results as both develop into a magnificant show team. Go team ITACOR!

BEAUTY - ELEGANT - POWERFUL SUPPORTIVE TEAM

NEW CALEDONIA SHOW

Hello ITACOR!

Here are, at last, the news from the only show of the year here 15th August, 2009.

There were 103 dogs, it must be little for you but it was a big show for us in New Caledonia.

As for the show itself, we had our "confirmation", so ITACOR Ckyu can have her definitive pedigree. The judge (Mr Kerihuel from France) said she was "Very Good" in her lines, very good back, very good chest, good angulation.

The judge was really great, making everybody feel at ease. We had fun! The show was during a big fair, there were a lot of people! And a LOT of people turned round to watch Ckyu when we were walking all over the fair. Everybody said she's really beautiful and exceptional. Her colouring made a really great impression too.

Best regards,
C

1ST CORSO TO BE EXHIBITED IN NEW CALEDONIA

BEST IN SHOW/GROUP/BREED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS ITACOR JC Further records of acheivement for this fine young and outstanding Italian Cane Corso. We congratulate both handler/owner Mr Brian Mckie and Breeders ITACOR. KEEP THEM COMING!

7th March 2009 - Minor in Group - Judge Dr G Bodegard (Sweden) 8th March 2009 - Minor in Group - Judge Ms S Derrick (Canada) 28 March 2009 - Puppy in Group - Judge Mrs S Mallia (WA) 5th April 2009 - Puppy in Group and Puppy in Show - Judges (Group - Delia Wells WA) and (General Specials Marion Watson (WA)

A - TOUCH - 0F - CLASS

RESERVE IN SHOW & BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW

Australian Champion ITACOR Cougar has gained yet another show win taking out Reserve in Show at Victoria's annual All Mastiff Breeds Championship Show held April 08. Special thanks to Judge Mr Royce Walters (Vic) and handler "Guardian" Mr Noel Mercieca and to a strong line up of 80 dogs.

ITACOR Cougar is a multi best of breed, group and show winner all under the age of three years. He stands proud as one of the ambassitors of the Italian Corso Dog.

Congratulations!

LOYAL - SOLID CONSTRUCTION - CHAMPION -TEAM

BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW JULY 2008

CONGRATULATIONS AUST.CH ITACOR DAGO!
BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW
60th Championship Show 2008 Victoria
The Utility Dog Club of Victoria Inc.Held Sunday 27th July 2008.
An exceptionaly strong line up of 337 dogs entered with 28 different breeds anticipating to battle for the crown of BIS.
Judges comments:-"A very sound, balanced, free moving dog with good proportions with a touch of elegance. A well deserved win amongst a quality line up. A pleasure to have judged him" Mr Brian Mckie (WA)Special thanks to Judge Mr Brian Mckie for his comments in awarding the Italian Corso Dog as the Best in Show WINNER.
Futher CONGRATULATIONS and special thanks to Mr Noel Mercieca handler and honourable friend taking our Runner up BOB with our young Rising Star of 2008 ITACOR Oliver. An outstanding overall achievement for the Corso Dog.
Special thanks to sponsers
ROYAL CANIN,K9 ANTICS, PLUSH PUPPY, UDCV AND SAMOYED CLUB.
A - TOUCH - OF - CLASS

SHOW EXHIBITION IN SHOW/GROUP WINNER

A day at the Show I T A C O R JC WHAT A CHAMP!

7th March 2009 **Minor in Group** Judge Dr G Bodegard (Sweden)
8th March 2009 **Minor in Group** Judge Ms S Derrick (Canada)
28th March 2009**Puppy in Group** Judge Mrs S Mallia (WA)
5th April 2009 **Puppy in Group** &
*** Puppy in Show***Judges (Group Delia Wells WA)
&(General Specials Marion Watson (WA)

RISING - STAR

SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW

CONGRATULATIONS Australian Champion Itacor Dago winner of Best of Breed Italian Corso Dog 2007 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Special thanks to Judge Mrs K Butrimova from Lithuania she has judged multi Corso specialties in and surrounding countries of Russia and Poland.

Comments "outstanding, correct to type, excellence to breed standard for a young dog"

FUTURE - WORLD- CHAMPION

RUNNER UP IN UTILITY GROUP 6

CONGRATULATIONS to the Forbes Kennel Club Inc for a well organised three day show held in Forbes 19-21st Oct 07 for exhibitors and their canine friends.

A special thanks and a credit to all those who organised and participated in supporting a wonderful, outback country dog show.

CONGRATULATIONS to Aust.Ch ITACOR Dago awarded dual Runner up Best Exhibit in Group and Intermidate in Group.

Special thanks to Judges Mrs Michelle Thomas of (NSW) and Mrs Jan Kirin (ACT) for their professional judgements and comments in awarding the Italian Corso Dog in a 50 dog entry of Group 6.

COMPETITIVE - ENTHUSIASTIC - CHAMPION

ITACOR IN FINLAND

ITACOR Kennels breeder of ITACOR Maximus offspring from Italian Import and Australian Champion bloodlines has relocated from Australia to Finland.
We wish Maximus and his family every success as he continues a prosperous and promising career as a young dog in his new hometown of Finland.
He is not alone; accompanied by two ITACOR female Geneva & Gucci keeping him well enthused with plenty of activies at hand with the forest, lake and Europe at their fingertips. In the words of his parents DKA,
"Corso's in Paradise"
EUROPE PARADISE ADVENTURE

AFTER THE BIG DAY OUT

From ITACOR Kennels in Sydney Italian Cane Corso Breeders to Perth WA Boxer & Griffon Breeder, we are both honoured and proud to announce

****ITACOR JULIUS CEASAR**** proudly campaigned, promoted and adored by Mr & Mrs Mckie. In the words of Caesar's owners "if anyone has fallen hook, line and sinker for this giant protector breed we have" Mr McKie was impressed upon a judging appointment in Victoria in 2008 to have discovered this rare, unique and inspiring breed. He had immediately recognised the loyalty and compassion that this breed offers seeing his new boy today as a potential top winning show dog, wonderful companion and cherished family member. We are proud to announce his exceptional and outstanding record of achievements to date as the 1st Corso's exhibited in WA a fine speciman, turning heads at ever show.

31st Dec 08***Jan McRae (WA)
17th Jan 09***Pam Campbell (WA)
24th Jan 09***Lyndall Black (VIC)
31st Jan 09***Greg Ball (WA)

***4 Best Minor in Group ChampShow***
***2 Best Baby in Group Open Show***

YOUNG - IMPRESSIVE - LOYAL - CHAMPION

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