We know you have what it takes to love a Cane Corso but,
Do you have what it takes to provide leadership to a Cane Corso?
The Cane Corso is NOT a breed for everyone.
If you want a dog to take to the dog park to play with friends dogs all day and make doggy friends – This breed is not for you.
If you’re looking for something that won’t challenge you at some point then this breed is not for you.
If you’re looking for a dog that has no drool or gas, then this breed is not for you.
If you’re looking for something that looks cool but has the temperament of a lab, then this breed is not for you.
If you think it’s all in how you raise them, then this breed is not for you.
If you think it’ll be sweet puppy forever, then this breed is not for you.
If you think anyone can come in the house friend family or guest uninvited, then this breed definitely isn’t for you.
If you think this breed will always be an angel, this dog is not for you.
If you think, simply walking this dog once a day for 20 mins is all the exercise it needs and just half learning to listen then this is definitely not the breed of dog for you.
If you think you don’t need any obedience foundation work with this breed than this breed is not for you.
If you think your kids can stay with this breed without supervision , than this breed if not for you.
Too many people and too little research goes into this breed. Not to mention back yard breeders, puppy mills etc. selling dogs left and right.
BEFORE DECIDING FOR THIS BREED, MAKE SURE THEY ARE RIGHT FOR YOU!
Ownership Requirements
If you are considering adding a Cane Corso to your life, there are some very important guidelines and skills you need to know and possess.
If you cannot say “Yes” to all of these points, a Cane Corso is probably not the right breed for you, and you will not be approved to purchase from us.
The Cane Corso is a dominant, guardian breed and is not for the first-time dog owner. They should only be considered by a person or family unit that is confident, assertive, and understands pack hierarchy. Any potential owner needs to understand that a dominant guardian breed may exhibit bossy, even aggressive behaviors at times when growing up. The owner needs to understand how to read and correct this behavior. Positive reinforcement is certainly a useful tool when raising this breed. However, they may need a stern correction at some point. An Owner MUST be willing to draw these boundaries and make this correction without hesitation.
The Corso needs room to play and the correct kind of containment. They require a secure, 6 foot high, heavy duty fenced/Barrier in an area that is NOT accessible by anyone but the family. They are NEVER to be left unsupervised outside of their containment area. This protects the dog from accidental contact with those that are not Corso savvy and avoids unpleasant incidences.
They are not an apartment dog. Leaving a Corso crated in the house all day, creates health and temperament problems and should not be done. However, the Corso puppy should be crate trained.
The Corso requires a tremendous amount of socialization and training. Potential owners must be able and dedicated to taking the pup out with them to training and socialization twice a week or more.
The Corso is an up-close and personal type of dog. He bonds very closely with his family. If the owner is gone more than 10 hours a day for work, most of the week, the Corso is probably not the dog for that owner.
A Corso is an indoor dog. They long to be with their people and don’t do well isolated.
A Corso should be the only puppy in the house. Corsi need to bond with their family, not another puppy. If two puppies bond to each other, a Corso is too independent and aloof of the owner. This is a disaster. If they don’t bond to the family, they are less likely to be obedient and compliant to their owners. There should be a minimum of 8 months between puppies in a Corso home. A home should never have more than 2 dogs, running together unsupervised, that are a dominant, guardian breed.
Anyone considering a Corso must make sure they are ready to make a lifelong commitment to the dog. The Corso is extremely devoted to its family/owner. It does not transfer well. To lose their family, breaks their heart. Therefore, if you are not in a stable place in your life, wait until you are to get a puppy. If you are in the military and there is a chance that you will be deployed, wait for your return to get a Corso.
Color should NEVER be a factor when determining which Corso is best for you. A Corso puppy needs to be chosen based on correct temperament for you, health and correct type.
If there are children in the home, kids and dogs should not ever be left unattended. Proper boundaries are to be taught to both children and puppy. The owner must be willing to spend the time (2hrs/day min) and be consistent to ensure the relationship between puppy and children is correct.
Puppy kindergarten and basic Obedience class is a must!! The Corso is a large breed and needs to be under control at all times. The owner needs to be prepared to set aside time to personally take the puppy to class for socialization and training. Board and trains are not ideal for a Corso. They need to learn to obey and bond with their people, not a trainer.
The Corso isn’t Cheap to own! Anyone considering the purchase of a Corso should realize that it is not inexpensive to buy top quality food, afford secure containment, attend obedience classes and seek proper Vet care for your dog. Buyer should be financially stable with sufficient disposable income before considering a Corso.
As you can see, our Sales Policy and Ownership Requirements are quite strict. But please understand that drawing these hard lines not only protects the breed, but also protects potential buyers that may not be be qualified to own the Corso.
If you agree and can comply with this policy, we would be interested in having you join our Supremo Family. Please navigate to our Puppies page and take the next step.