Getting Your Cane Corso
- Elise Keyes
- Sep 14, 2021
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 8, 2021
This is the complete guide to buying or adopting a Cane Corso. This Blog will cover the fundamentals of starting a new life with this dog including what to look for, where to get them, what you need for them, etc.
There is a lot more to owning a Cane Corso than one my think. Keep in mind this is no ordinary breed, they are are large dog breed for one, two they are very intelligent, strong, and very demanding of their owner. So you must be well informed, and lucky for you this blog is filled to the brim with information.!
Disclaimer
This breed of dog is not meant for beginner dog owners, they require consistency, a firm hand, and lots of attention. While this may be the case, you must start somewhere and this blog will give you the recourses to do so.
You won't have a dog to care for at all if you don't get one, so the first things you need to know is what to look form in a pup and where to get one.
What To Look For In A Puppy
When you go to get a puppy there are some key things you should look for and if the answers aren't right in your face then you should ask questions.
Starting with their health,
You should check to see if the pup you like has their vaccination shots covered, at least two or all of them. Vaccination shots are expensive and a hassle, so it's to let your breeder handle that with a trusted vet for you. Next is dewormer, this is very important because it ensures that your dog does have any health problems before coming to live with you.
Worms can cause all sorts of health issues in a pup and in some cases they can transfer those worms to you as well. So it's a good precaution, if not local pet stores carry various dewormers so you do that yourself. (:You'll have to go on an errand run later anyway :)
As most people know, dogs have something called a dew claw or 5th toe. It rests above their paw facing the inside of their leg. What can sometimes happen as the og gets older and more playfull is that dew claw will rip off. As you can imagine that is painfull, so it is common for breeders to take precausion of surgerically removing the dew claw before adoption.
Then you have ear cropping, this is a more sensitive subject between breeders and clients, because there are many different views of ear cropping. For those who are unaware, cropping is when a vet will cut the floppy ears of a dog and wrap them for a certain amount of time so they stand upright. Other breeds like Great Danes, Doberman Pinschers, Pitbulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Bulldogs are common;y seen with cropped ears.
Some breeders do not crop their litters ears and leave that decsion to the new owner, some have the puppies precropped, and others will crop the puppies ears if asked but normally with additional expense. There are different kinds of cropping styles; the battle crop, short crop, show crop, or tall crop. Some addition terms bredders use is a standard crop which can be between a short or show crop, or one of the two. Then there's the rounded crop, which looks more like a short crop except for the outside edge isn't straight but rounded out almost like a lion.
For more information about ear cropping visit THIS BLOG.
The next thing to look for is the parent information;
The dam is the mother, and the sire is the father. For those who don't know. Their stats play biog part in what your puppy will be like. Some things to check on are their papers, size, temperment, and bloodline.
When I say "the parents papers" I mean are they registered with American Kennel Club (AKC) or International Cane Corso Federation (ICCF). By being registered the puppies are considered more valuable and registration comes with a few perks aswell. So it's awlays good to have registered parents.
Following that you should check to see if the breeder has papers for the puppy, this is especially important if you plan on breeding your dog in the future. Even if you don't have any immediate thoughts about breeding, it's still a good precaution because things may change.
Next thing to ask about if it's not implied is the parent size, you want to now the dam and sires height and weight. This is something most people don't look out for when getting a Cane Corso puppy and then they later on have issues with getting their puppy to grow to the size they want. This is because genetics plays a hug role in the size of your dog, small parents calls for a small puppy.
Breeders target certain aspects when they select which dogs to breed for a litter. These aspects can be size, temperment, health, appearence, workability, etc. So you always want to chec with your breeder to find what fits your needs.
Next is bloodline, if you plan on entering your Cani is shows then bloodline is good to have. This is because the genes will pull through, their posture, appearence, gait all those things that make a noble dog into a champion shower comes from the parents. Not saying you can't build that same title from scratch, but it's a bit of a headstart.
Where to get your puppy
There are many different places to get a Cane Corso, here are some general sites as well as breeders, and rescue centers.
General Sites:
Craigslist is a great general place to loo for a pup because there is much more traffic and there are more litters available to you than with a specific breeder. Local breeders post on Craigslist daily, you can still get high quality pups with papers, and registration or you can get pups that are just as cute without papers. You are almost guaranteed to find the perfect pup to tae home on Craigslist. Or you can find plenty of stud services if you are looking to breed yourself!
When looking on PuppySpot you are going to find higher priced pups because they generally have their shots updated, champion bloodline, and papers. All those things do add to the value of the pup however the price is generally the same for most puppies.
PuppyFinder is very similar to PuppySpot and include similar widgets about the puppies, the ones they sell on their site are of a bit higher value and have generally the same prices as PuppySpot.
Pawrade is another site that includes widgets about the puppies, they are high quality puppies so please expect the price to be on the higher end of the spectrum for all the Cane Corso pups on this site. Other than that, Parade is a great site to loo on because they provide good pups from good breeders just like the sites above.
I personally love Greenfield almost as much as Craigslist because they always have the cutest selection of puppies that are really good quality. Greenfield also has more reasonable prices for their pups which ,makes it easier to get a Cani for most. They always have pups available and are easy to navigate.
Puppy finds website is a bit harder to navigate than most however they do have a pretty good selection of pups. They do a god job of providing information upfront. The prices really ranges between each pup but they generally are higher priced because of their value.
Adopt A Pet is quite different from the other sites. For one they have a much smaller selection than the others and only put older Cani's up for adoption. Also prices are all over the place and vary on the dog. They are typically lower because the dogs are much older, but this site is definitely for those who don't want to deal. with a puppy.
Breeders:
Price Range;
An unregistered puppy can go for $500-1000. A puppy with registered parents and papers can go for $1200-2500. A puppy with the the above and champion bloodline can go for $2500-5500 or more. Most breeders charge extra for ear crop, tail docking, dew claw removal, shots, dewormer, and shipping. Any of the above can be an extra $500-1200 depending on the breeder.
Please eep in mind these are just estimates so pricing isn't exact but it does give you an idea on what to save up for.
How To Prep
In order to get a puppy you need to/ be prepared to welcome them in you home. For a Cane Corso you'll need a number of things like food bowls, a bed, leash, collar, etc. The majority of the smaller supplies come from a trusted pet care store called Chewy .
Food Bowls
I recommend getting two that come with a raised holder especially if you're feeding them outside, also it's just better of their new and bad as they older. However it is your choice to upgrade as they get older.
A Bed
It's important to get a bed that supports your Cani's joints because as they get older, their weight will damage their joints if they aren't properly rested. So I have supplied some trusted sites that provide amazing beds for large or small breeds.
Training Equipment
Your cane won't need a harness and muzzle until they are older. While they are puppies you can get an adjustable color from your local pet store. I suggest buying a leash recommended for a grownup even as a puppy so you won't have to upgrade later down the road. All the following items can be found at the Cane Corso Online Store
Collar (Chain, Choke, Pinch, Leather, Artisan)
Leash (Leather, Nylon)
Harness (Leather, Nylon, Spiked, Studded)
Muzzle (Leather, Wire, Wrap)
Care & Hygiene
It's essential that you have proper care supplies for your Cane Corso because it is very important in maintaining their health.
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Bristle Brush
Shampoo and Scrubber
There are many good shampoos to use so I put links to brands with various options.
Dewormer
Deworming is not a one time thing, you need to deworm your dog around 3 times a year so it's good to have on deck.
Ear Cleaner
For additional supplies ramps, crates, etc visit Overstock .
Thank you so much for reading this blog if you made it to the end. I hope you found all this information valuable for when you get your first Cane Corso. I invite you to take a look at our other blogs to find out more information about this breed.
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