Buying Info

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Buying Info

Finding a committed, honest and responsible breeder can take some time, but will be time well spent while choosing your new companion.

We have been through a lot of hard work, time, money and heartache to get where we are now and we’re still not where we want to be.

We try to educate perspective puppy buyers along the way to hopefully avoid some of the problems we have encountered………no matter where they purchase their puppy!!!

Take the time

First you should determine if this is the breed for you. The Corso needs to have a dedicated owner who is committed to making time for training, socialization, leadership and exercise from the day you bring your puppy home.

You should also know what you are looking for.

Educate yourself on the breed standard so you know what a Cane Corso should look like. Even if you are not intending to show or breed; your Corso should still look like a Corso. When looking for a puppy, don’t get caught up in sales pitches such as:
v Champion blood lines
v Italian blood lines
v Big boned
v Color
v Lower prices
None of these things guarantee temperament or ensures a Corso puppy representing the breed standards. There are a lot of poorly bred Cane Corsos with narrow heads and long, pointy muzzles. There are a lot of people jumping into breeding without doing proper research or health and hip testing, they simply put two dogs together just because they have a male and a female and think they can make fast money without putting much into it.
A good breeder should be breeding to improve the quality of the breed.

Things to think about:
Make sure your breeder can replace your puppy if needed. Someone with one or two dogs may not be able to replace a puppy or may take a long time to do so.... also does the breeder have any other dogs you would be interested in having a puppy from?

What you should receive from your breeder:
v Written health guarantee/contract.
v Registration papers on show or breed quality.
v Vaccine/de-worming records.
v Health clearance from veterinarian.
v Training & Leadership information.
v Lifetime breeder support.

Breeders should always ask the buyer questions, such as:
v What are your living arrangements?
v Have you owned a dominant breed before?
v Do you currently own other pets?
v Do you have experience with this particular breed?
v What are you looking for in this particular breed?
v Do you have children?
v Do you intend to breed or show?

A breeder should make sure the buyer will be able to control and adequately train the dog. A breeder who is ethical and dedicated to the breed will always be willing to take in or help with rescue dogs providing space is available.