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Cane Corsos may be known for their massive size and imposing presence, but this dog breed is fiercely loyal. They make excellent guard dogs and are known to be icy with strangers. A social media-famous Cane Corso named Dave is defying the breed’s reputation.

Described by his humans as a dog who goes “literally everywhere,” Dave recently hoisted himself on top of a coffee counter, as if he’s a human saddling up to order his favorite latte. Dave may be a big dog, but he’s proving Cane Corsos are actually pussycats at heart, judging by the way he interacts with his buddies.

In the video, with a charming Austin Powers-esque soundtrack setting the tone, Dave can be seen trotting through a furniture showroom toward the business’ coffee bar. The baristas eagerly await Dave’s arrival—he’s clearly a regular—before the dog hurls himself up to the bar and lays his head down on the countertop, as if he’s ready to order a coffee, or maybe something stronger.

Cane Corso Popularity and Social Media Fame

Dave hangs out for a while as he receives tickles and cuddles, leaving one to hope there’s a pup cup in his very near future.

“He is so handsome,” gushed one adoring viewer.

“This dog is just perfect,” added another, echoing the sentiments of many.

Another commenter shared, “He is so cute.”

Cute and beautiful, indeed, which might be part of the reason the Cane Corso is a breed rising in popularity. The American Kennel Club recently released its annual list of most popular dog breeds, and the Cane Corso jumped from No. 14 in 2024 to No. 11 in 2025. What dog lands at No. 1, you ask? The French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row, overtaking the ever-popular Labrador Retriever, which reigned supreme prior to the French Bulldog and now sits at No. 2.

Cane Corsos like Dave are growing in popularity, in part because of viral social media videos like the one shared above. Though it’s safe to assume that if Dave keeps ordering coffee this way, and his humans keep sharing it, this breed has nowhere to go but up.

This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Apr 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.