Getting a new puppy - Cane Corso

[Violet21]

ok i am actually laughing now.

I can't believe you think that would happen. I just finished talking to a breeder about how her dog found a sick kitten and mothered it. And you are telling me that.... my dog is going to "snap" and kill my other dog. You must be one of those people that considers some dogs "ticking time bombs".
Thats fine for you, but you are missing out on seeing the truth!

I seriously seriously doubt that would ever happen, unless my dog had a neurological problem, or some other serious problem.
I don't know how you treat your dogs, but I am scared to find out.. thats really screwed!

Everything I have read about Cane Corso's, everyone I have talked to, including a breeder so concerned with where her dogs go she requires photos of your yard and the hugest app form i have ever seen... says that cane corsos are stable, dominant dogs that live in peace with their familys, other dogs and household animals.

I have no idea where you are getting your freaky information but whatever. Go ahead and think like that and be a paranoid wreck. I am suprised you are able to enjoy your dogs at all.

 

[Violet21]

Violet.... you've made up your minds.... you're going to do your best... now, when do you pick up the pup ??? We'll need pictures and follow ups ! Best of luck !

Thank you

We are still deciding between 2 breeders. We were going to rescue one from nearby but decided it was unsafe since she has some behaviour problems.

We will probably decide and have him or her by next week. I will be sure to post lots of pics of our new baby.

 

[smkie]

are you set on having a second male? that would be my main concern. I have always had a female and a male to avoid such problems. I had a german shorthair pointer and his litter. The male we chose to keep decided at 3 mths that his daddy couldn't be in the same room with us. It didn't get any easier the older he became. Because in fact he was the far better dog i rehomed his daddy and he lived a joyous happy long and full life. There was no choice in keeping them both, sooner or later there would have been a terrible fight.
Then when i moved in with Jim i thought that eventually Bronki and Jim's dog Garg would get use to each other. they didn't, ever. 7 mths later i moved out wishing i had never subjected Bronki to having to live in a house with another alpha. I had to rotate rooms giving each dog a couple hours of house and people time. It wasn't fair to either one and both were in a constant state of aggitation. They did get together once,,this was when i was still dillusional that i could "teach" them to get along. It ended up in 17 stitches beneath Bronki's eye and if I wasn't there ..standing right there when the fight broke out i am pretty sure Garg who was 20 lbs heavier then Bronki and had him by the throat would have killed my most beloved and treasured dog of all time. You are talking about having two large, one very large male dogs together and it is a very very bad idea. I would seriously consider switching to a female pup.

 

[Bentor]

Violet. Get your puppy. Give it attention. Take it to your doggie kindergarten classes. Socialize it. Love it. You will be fine. I have never seen a dominent breed ever snap when it was raised right. You will be just fine. My buddy is going to cleveland tihs weekend to get himself a CC. I can't wait to get my puppy over there to play with it.

You will be fine. The people on these forums are brutal someitmes. A lot of times they are know it alls that think you should always listen to them. I was reamed by this forum when I got my dog. They were saying I made a mistake. Well if I did, its the best mistake I have ever made. I love my dog. My dog loves me. He gets along with my neighboors dogs and other people VERY well.

Do what you want. Get the puppy you want. If you raise him right, which I'm sure you will judging by what you have said, you wll be just fine.

But just make sure you take the necessary precautions. And always watch your dogs together.

Sincerely,
Ben

 

[dirtmcgirt]

Hey Violet..

I have been sitting back just reading everything in this thread, and most of the comments on here have a lot of truth to them. Most of the members are just trying to look out for you, your BF, and both of the dogs well beings..

However, things can get alittle heated sometimes when you have so many people, with such different levels of knowledge on a subject..

are you set on having a second male? that would be my main concern. I have always had a female and a male to avoid such problems. I had a german shorthair pointer and his litter. The male we chose to keep decided at 3 mths that his daddy couldn't be in the same room with us. It didn't get any easier the older he became. Because in fact he was the far better dog i rehomed his daddy and he lived a joyous happy long and full life. There was no choice in keeping them both, sooner or later there would have been a terrible fight.
Then when i moved in with Jim i thought that eventually Bronki and Jim's dog Garg would get use to each other. they didn't, ever. 7 mths later i moved out wishing i had never subjected Bronki to having to live in a house with another alpha. I had to rotate rooms giving each dog a couple hours of house and people time. It wasn't fair to either one and both were in a constant state of aggitation. They did get together once,,this was when i was still dillusional that i could "teach" them to get along. It ended up in 17 stitches beneath Bronki's eye and if I wasn't there ..standing right there when the fight broke out i am pretty sure Garg who was 20 lbs heavier then Bronki and had him by the throat would have killed my most beloved and treasured dog of all time. You are talking about having two large, one very large male dogs together and it is a very very bad idea. I would seriously consider switching to a female pup.

I agree completely!

I think that you have made up your mind, but please take this advice from someone with experienced in large dominent breeds; DO NOT GET ANOTHER MALE.

My experience with dogs has always been that male and female work best together, while male and male are not a good match, and believe it or not, female and female is the worst a lot of times. With a breed like the Corso, you really do need to take into consideration how dominant this dog will be.. If your other dog will be willing to let the Corso become alpha (between the two of course), then you may be ok, but this is not likely to happen.. A male corso may wait up until 3 years or so before it decides it is going to take over the alpha role.. Then you will have major problems, ending up with probably both of them being hurt badly, or worse!

So please consider this..

 

[filarotten]

I really do wish you good luck with the puppy. But, please visit the breeders before (it sounds as if you have some close to you) before making a final decision. Talking on the phone or by email cannot compare to seeing dogs in person. You want to make sure the parents have all health certs, and you want to see the environment they are being raised and sheltered in. You also need to know the history of the parents, showing, titles etc. Since you both have made the decision to get the CC, the one suggestion I will offer, is to please go with the female. A good breeder should be suggesting that, and have concerns with two males dogs already. Many good breeders would refuse to sell you a male. One of the first questions my breeder asked me, when I was considering a male Fila, did I have any other males dogs in my house?

 

[Serena]

ok i am actually laughing now.

I can't believe you think that would happen. I just finished talking to a breeder about how her dog found a sick kitten and mothered it. And you are telling me that.... my dog is going to "snap" and kill my other dog. You must be one of those people that considers some dogs "ticking time bombs".
Thats fine for you, but you are missing out on seeing the truth

CC were bred to guard, its part of thier breed, if at any point in time your CC decided your Golden is a threat to the home it absolutely will without question or hesitation kill it.

The truth is you should never ignore a dogs true nature, is it 100% definate that the CC will hurt your other dog? No but a chance is there..You are inexperienced in handling dogs, what happens if and when that chance incident occurs?

I seriously seriously doubt that would ever happen, unless my dog had a neurological problem, or some other serious problem.

This is where your misguided conceptions will harm you, there are traits that are characteristic of certain breeds, when an animal displays these traits it does not mean there is something wrong with them neurologically or otherwise, it means they are showing correct temperament...Breeds that are bred to be aloof for example are not showing there is anything wrong with them when they act aloof, they are showing correct temperament. A CC deciding there is a threat to its home does not have anything wrong with it, it was doing what it was bred to do.

I don't know how you treat your dogs, but I am scared to find out.. thats really screwed!

And I am scared to find out what happens to you, your BF, and your other dog when you go around proclaiming that enviroment is the sole decider in a dogs temperament.

I am also afraid to know what happens to the breed...I have a soft spot for large dominanting dogs...I know the potential these dogs have and I hate seeing them ruined in the wrong hands.

Everything I have read about Cane Corso's, everyone I have talked to, including a breeder so concerned with where her dogs go she requires photos of your yard and the hugest app form i have ever seen... says that cane corsos are stable, dominant dogs that live in peace with their familys, other dogs and household animals.

A breeder requiring a photo of your yard proves she is concerned? Give me a break..Anyone can take or snap a photo of anywhere and say it is their property..You need to speak with someone experienced in the breed who is willing to tell you about less than desirable traits in the breed...someone who truly cares will tell you problems in the breed and not just their positive attributes they will ensure your education on all aspects. The people you are talking to are blowing smoke up your you know what.

I have no idea where you are getting your freaky information but whatever. Go ahead and think like that and be a paranoid wreck. I am suprised you are able to enjoy your dogs at all.

Not being able to realistically look at a breed and respect it for the breed it is is what is going to get you bitten, it is whats going to get you hurt. Am I saying you should never get a CC? No somewhere down the line you may be a wonderful owner but right now as it stands today you are not ready for this breed, and you will not be ready for this breed tommorow.

Nobody is trying to discourage you to hurt your feelings or make you feel incompentant however you are being discouraged from getting a CC at this moment in time because you are not ready.

 

[Renee750il]

Hey Violet..

I have been sitting back just reading everything in this thread, and most of the comments on here have a lot of truth to them. Most of the members are just trying to look out for you, your BF, and both of the dogs well beings..

However, things can get alittle heated sometimes when you have so many people, with such different levels of knowledge on a subject..

I think that you have made up your mind, but please take this advice from someone with experienced in large dominent breeds; DO NOT GET ANOTHER MALE.

My experience with dogs has always been that male and female work best together, while male and male are not a good match, and believe it or not, female and female is the worst a lot of times. With a breed like the Corso, you really do need to take into consideration how dominant this dog will be.. If your other dog will be willing to let the Corso become alpha (between the two of course), then you may be ok, but this is not likely to happen.. A male corso may wait up until 3 years or so before it decides it is going to take over the alpha role.. Then you will have major problems, ending up with probably both of them being hurt badly, or worse!

So please consider this..

You need to take into account whether or not the Corso is social with other dogs. I have two female Filas and a male GSD who really do get along beautifully. BUT, the Fila is known to be very a breed that enjoys the company of other dogs and has an instinct to work along with other dogs.

 

[oriondw]

Meh, lots of useless demagogery this thread is.

I think she fully understands everything just has trouble expressing it to please people like RyderRott...

 

[JennSLK]

Orion- I think your wrong. I DONT think she understand everything. But nothing we can do to stop her.


Violet-You never did answer my questions, wich makes me think you didnt research the bloodlines.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

Meh, lots of useless demagogery this thread is.

I think she fully understands everything just has trouble expressing it to please people like RyderRott...

Is there some particular reason why you feel a need to try to personally insult me?

 

[oriondw]

Orion- I think your wrong. I DONT think she understand everything. But nothing we can do to stop her.

Well, the dog is not hers anyways. She just posted here to tell people about her new puppy and people just to her throat

Not very nice.

 

[dirtmcgirt]

You need to take into account whether or not the Corso is social with other dogs. I have two female Filas and a male GSD who really do get along beautifully. BUT, the Fila is known to be very a breed that enjoys the company of other dogs and has an instinct to work along with other dogs.

Definitely... but the Corso is a breed that is known for being fine with other dogs, if they are introduced from puppyhood. Now whether or not her Corso will be is a different story.. All dogs are different to an extent. But this is where good socialization really can make a difference..

 

[Renee750il]

I wasn't sure if the Corso shared that affinity with the Fila, Dirt. I knew they shared some character traits, just wasn't 100% if that was one of them.

 

[doberkim]

something to keep in mind (coming from the owner of a dominant male dog) --

what dogs will put up with at doggie day care, or int he park, is MUCH different than what they will put up with in their house . i know many male dogs that play great outside, at parks, etc - but will kill any dog that they LIVE with. its totally different.


i also agree, that you need to be prepared to separate two male dogs for the rest of their lives if you get a second male dog. its currently the reason why i DONT have a male dog - because i already have one, and i enjoy having them all together.

 

[smkie]

Victor is fine with other dogs..he LOVES other dogs at the off leash park, but he was not a good host to Sawyer in the least. He would be crushed if i brought another male into this house. Females yes, but male would simply ruin his world.

 

[Carolyn]

wow here I am LOL..it's taking me ages to read through all that.

Quite alot of heated emotions, and tense arguments there.

Look I have no experience in these dogs whatsoever. Here in Australia anyways they are banned, as well as the Fila, Dogo, Brasilieri (sp?) and the Tosa. So seeing a Cane Corso walking down the streets? lol nope not an occurance here.

I have no intentions of insulting anyone. I would however be very concerned Violet if you undertook getting this breed of dog, and bringing it to your home.
Your level of skill, experience and devotion to giving this dog a wonderful home, and doing all you can to socialise, train, and make her a stable loving companion are not in dispute.

I think what people are trying to convey, is your INEXPERIENCE with THIS particular breed of dog. Now you have to admit that you don't have any experience, with this breed.

People are just worried for you, your bf, your family, other pets and the public if this does not turn out as it should. And its a good possibility that it won't turn out as it should..Maybe not but you never know. Uncertainty can be either a good or bad thing.

I do however wish you all the luck in whatever you do

Carolyn

 

[Violet21]

Hey thanks.

We have 90% decided on a girl puppy. I stopped by my dog's daycare today where I buy my dogfood, and asked the woman there if Cane Corso's were allowed etc, after being traumatized in this thread.. lol...

She is a very knowledable person about dogs, she has had the daycare for about 9 years and all kinds of dogs come every day. She does not breed but fosters many dogs of all kinds regularly, and is involved in rescue and holding pet and family fun days during the summer where 1000's of people attend.

She told me there is a male Corso that comes to they daycare now, I didn't even know! He is there in the morning, wheras mine is there in the evening if i bring him becaue hes with me during the day. I don't bring my boy there cuz i am busy, just because he loves to play. I often hang out and play with the dogs, too, heh.

Anyways, going off topic.. she said he is a wonderful dog, and mine would be welcome. She told me a few things about handling dominance, giving me tips and told me she would be glad to show me with the dog when she comes.
She said socializing is the most important thing for her, and that i should bring her everywhere and get people to pet her etc. The one we are getting is 3.5 months, so she already has all her shots. and her ears aren't cropped! Yay!

Anyway, she knew alot about them and I was very happy. She said she couldn't wait to see the new pup. There was a new pitbull puppy there today too, a white one. She said it was found running down the road with ropes around its neck. She rescued it and is looking for a home for him. He was a really nice puppy. She told me to ask him to sit before petting him, and that shows u are above him. She said with the Cane Corso, its important to give it alot of commands often so it remembers you are in command.
I tried it and the pup sat down and cocked its head at me, then i pet him and he was just beautiful. Anyway,..

we shall see how it goes! I am looking forward to a big heavy, cute puppy to play with. She is 25 lbs already at 3.5 months!

 

[Violet21]

Hey there. I couldn't answer because we hadn't decided on a dog.

I think we have decided now on a female puppy. But we are going to meet them first. They are only 4 hours away, so we are pretty happy. My boyfriend wanted a male, but I am secretly glad there are no males left!

I think the idea of my zac having a "girlfriend" is cute. And all my cats are males.. i don't have any girls around.

The bloodlines for the girl dog we may be getting are good, her grandpa is a dog in italy that won alot of stuff, her mom is laid back and her dad is dominant. Not agressive - but outgoing and confident. The mom dog is more sucky, and likes everyone. Not shy but slower, and just kinda peaceful.

Orion- I think your wrong. I DONT think she understand everything. But nothing we can do to stop her.


Violet-You never did answer my questions, wich makes me think you didnt research the bloodlines.

 

[corsomom]

Glad to see you are going with a female seeing as you have a male. Can I ask what breeder you are going to?Is it the one you asked me about?