Anyone have a Cane Corso Mastiff?

[chort55]

I have a friend who is a cane corso shower and breeder. Her big male is a gentle giant. One of her females did scare me once when she asked me to go and get her purse out of her car. Well she didn't mention Annie the corso was in the car loose! They have a pretty scary bark!

But they seem like good dogs to me, though you definitely need to be the leader and make sure they know that. I can give you the breeder's info if you'd like. She knows a ton about the breed and could probably find you a good breeder up where you live.

Thank you for the link and info! While you did get scared, the dog was just doing its job and barked to let you know it was there... which is a big part of what they are designed to do, can't really fault it for that ;) My dad has a friend that has a pair for his farm and my dad was about 6'3 300lbs and his male shut his truck door on him while he was trying to get out because my dad "didn't have permission to get out of the vehicle" lol No harm, no biting, simply shut the door, barked once and waited for further command from the owner. No desire to attack, simply just would not allow anyone who didn't have permission onto the property without some serious intimidation which IMO isn't a bad thing. I don't live in a horrible part of town, but it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing to have an extra security system.... as well as a lovable, loyal family companion which they seem to be (of course with proper handling and socialization, and an established "pack") :)

I do think, no matter the breed, they are pack animals and even a little toy breed can think it is the leader of the pack and be aggressive (sure not as damaging but regardless not the family friendly pet anyone should want).

 

[Saltgator]

Can you pm me the info on that breeder as well please? I am interested in checking out as many as possible and seeing as many as possible if even just through pics for now. I know many of them ship, and theres only a couple here in MI and I have pretty much ruled one out already. Does seem many of the breeders and show quality breeders have them around their family and a part of the family which is nice IMO.

Definitely agree on the pits, its the owner not the dog... same with pretty much any dog really, yes they are animals but they still can be taught right/ wrong IMO.... especially when it comes to people attacks because they are breed to not attack people, dog on other animal sure that is part of the breed but it can be trained out as my 1st pure pit actually came from a fighting family, but through alot of hard work I was able to get him to where he would actually let squirrels eat from his bowl outside while he would lay next to it, and my dads shepard mix would put most of his head in her mouth playing around and he would just head butt her lol.

I'll send you a pm shotly, funny how you brought up aggressive dogs. Animal control stopped by while I was outside laying mylch earlier and my brute came around the house corner and charged him! The dog catcher jumped back and say wow. I told him, if wasn't here, he wouldn't be playing nice. He agreed but said you have great vocal control of him. Years of one on one work, no schools, just me. If you ever look up louisiana catahoula leopard dogs, you see it takes a strong leader too, just as a cane corso. Btw, bred the catahoulas twice and raised all of the pups with voice commands. Here is Colt 44, my big boy (sorry about my garage mess).

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[chort55]

I'll send you a pm shotly, funny how you brought up aggressive dogs. Animal control stopped by while I was outside laying mylch earlier and my brute came around the house corner and charged him! The dog catcher jumped back and say wow. I told him, if wasn't here, he wouldn't be playing nice. He agreed but said you have great vocal control of him. Years of one on one work, no schools, just me. If you ever look up louisiana catahoula leopard dogs, you see it takes a strong leader too, just as a cane corso. Btw, bred the catahoulas twice and raised all of the pups with voice commands. Here is Colt 44, my big boy (sorry about my garage mess).

Pics ain't my greatest either

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Yeah a strong firm voice can go along way with training IMO. You have to show them you are the boss/ pack leader a weak voice relates to a weak leader to them. If you watch a "pack" of dogs the leaders always seem to have the deepest, firmest bark as well ;)

Definitely a beautiful dog, looks like he wants to jump in your lap and lick your face lol


Also going back to the leadership and pack rankings.... I think alot of the child rank not only goes to how the child treats the dog as far as being firm and strong to show it is above the dog, but I think it goes hand in hand with the training and where the owners place the child as far as rank in the pack. With a younger child you as the pack leader have to show the dog that the child ranks above the dog and thats the way it is going to be and if the dog wants to challange that you as the leader have to show them your the leader and make the ranks around your kingdom!

 

[Saltgator]

Definitely a beautiful dog, looks like he wants to jump in your lap and lick your face lol


LOL, if you only knew! His issue with me is he likes to lick and I mean bath! Anyone else (except my wife and daughter), eye to eye challanging their status, but never agressive, only questioning! After no threat, licks for everyone!!


Also going back to the leadership and pack rankings.... I think alot of the child rank not only goes to how the child treats the dog as far as being firm and strong to show it is above the dog, but I think it goes hand in hand with the training and where the owners place the child as far as rank in the pack. With a younger child you as the pack leader have to show the dog that the child ranks above the dog and thats the way it is going to be and if the dog wants to challange that you as the leader have to show them your the leader and make the ranks around your kingdom![/QUOTE]


Agreed a thousand times!!! We have my daughter walk infront of him and offer him treats. She only gives it to him when he does what she says! Next I've got to teach her to do my WC (LOL)! BTW, you have PM.

 

[glamisracers]

i have 5 english mastiffs love the big dogs great family dogs and huge lovers heres a pic of a few of mine

 

[chort55]

i have 5 english mastiffs love the big dogs great family dogs and huge lovers heres a pic of a few of mine

Very nice, I have read that the english being larger mastiffs are fairly lazy, which was something that lead me to the canes that are supposed to be more active.... How are yours, active/ lazy, or somewhere in between? I'd like a big dog that can run with the other dogs a bit and play fetch etc. as well as serve as a good guardian... but still chill around the house and watch tv like one of the guys lol

 

[bmr]

I am a big dog guy. This is my American Bulldog. He goes about 140lbs. He can be a handful but great dog. Socialization a must early and often.

 

[JimC]

Beautiful boxers! i've gotta ask.... Did they actually lay like that or did you pose them for the pic?

Yeah the Italian Mastiff is the same (Cane Corso Italiano) as they originate from Italy :). I have been around dogs my entire life and have had many different kinds over the years growing up, mostly larger breed dogs so I am fairly knowledgeable about dogs, and their habits, needs, and training. I wouldn't suggest anyone get any kind of dog and not give it atleast general obedience training... at the least! I've always been big on researching things I want, espeicially when it comes to a life. I researched reefs and reef tanks for over a year before ever mixing a drop of water, and my mom made me basically do a research paper on pitbulls before letting me get mine senior year (because she was afraid of them like many people), while I was 18 I was still living in a house she owned and was responsible for so (They moved to a "better area" for my sisters schooling and allowed me to chose to stay at the old home and finish my senior year with my friends) after weeks I finally gathered enough info put it all together and presented it.... she now has my current boxer/pits sister ;) lol

I have read that they do experience a shy time like you mentioned and socialization is quite important during this time especially, and reward them for not being shy and comfortable around strangers/ new surroundings.



Thanks Jim, I do plan to take the family to "tour" breeders before fully deciding, to ensure this is the breed for us, and to hopefully find a breeder locally that has the same values and desire for a breed standard look then a muscular overgrown version like some are leaning toward. They are naturally big enough IMO w/o having to specifically breed for size, I would rather have one bred for temperament and health!. I think that is a great idea, and anyone seriously looking at a breed they aren't particularly familiar with especially should do so.

I bet that was a sight to see when he plucked it off the fence!

Funny you should mention that some are leaning to a muscular overgrown version vs a breed standard look. The same debate is going thru the Wolfhound community...

Here's some pics

These were taken a little after Xmas when the hounds were right around a year old. The Wheaton male has put on about 4-5in. since. Reminds me I need to get some updated shots...

 

[racerw]

My parents have a neighbor who has a beautiful Blue Cane Carso. I see him and his owner running everyday and they probably run 2-3 miles and he looks like he enjoys it:)

I am Bias I have a 120 lds Rhodesian Ridgeback and she is the absolute best dog I have owned and spoiled rotten. I did have her trained at an early age and we make sure she knows who the pack leader is.
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Love all the dog pics. My mom had a neighbor who had 2 wolf hounds and she said they were the sweetest dogs.

 

[seafansar]

Thank you for the link and info! While you did get scared, the dog was just doing its job and barked to let you know it was there... which is a big part of what they are designed to do, can't really fault it for that ;) My dad has a friend that has a pair for his farm and my dad was about 6'3 300lbs and his male shut his truck door on him while he was trying to get out because my dad "didn't have permission to get out of the vehicle" lol No harm, no biting, simply shut the door, barked once and waited for further command from the owner. No desire to attack, simply just would not allow anyone who didn't have permission onto the property without some serious intimidation which IMO isn't a bad thing. I don't live in a horrible part of town, but it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing to have an extra security system.... as well as a lovable, loyal family companion which they seem to be (of course with proper handling and socialization, and an established "pack") :)

I do think, no matter the breed, they are pack animals and even a little toy breed can think it is the leader of the pack and be aggressive (sure not as damaging but regardless not the family friendly pet anyone should want).

I didn't fault her for that. Just scared the crap out of me! She's a push over when she's in conformation class.

One thing I don't like about them as with the mastiffs and saint bernards is the slobber! They're not as bad as the english mastiffs and saints, but they can still get you with a sloppy kiss. BTW, I can't seem to find it, but there's a great photo of her big male playing like a little BIG puppy with a big ball and two little girls. He, at least, is very good with kids.

 

[chort55]

LOL, if you only knew! His issue with me is he likes to lick and I mean bath! Anyone else (except my wife and daughter), eye to eye challanging their status, but never agressive, only questioning! After no threat, licks for everyone!!

Also going back to the leadership and pack rankings.... I think alot of the child rank not only goes to how the child treats the dog as far as being firm and strong to show it is above the dog, but I think it goes hand in hand with the training and where the owners place the child as far as rank in the pack. With a younger child you as the pack leader have to show the dog that the child ranks above the dog and thats the way it is going to be and if the dog wants to challange that you as the leader have to show them your the leader and make the ranks around your kingdom!


Agreed a thousand times!!! We have my daughter walk infront of him and offer him treats. She only gives it to him when he does what she says! Next I've got to teach her to do my WC (LOL)! BTW, you have PM.

Big dogs = big tongues and big kisses I'm sure lol

Yeah those are great ways of establishing the child to be a leader of the pack above the dog for sure! We had our two other dogs before our son was born and they hadn't been around alot of kids before him but when he was brought home I carried him in, kept him higher and made sure they knew his was a leader. To this day he can walk to the couch and they will get down if he wants up and lay on the floor. He doesn't talk alot but they know if they sit at him next to the table they will get treats from him so they have an appreciation there as well lol

I am a big dog guy. This is my American Bulldog. He goes about 140lbs. He can be a handful but great dog. Socialization a must early and often.

That is a big boy for sure, looks good :) Socialization is definitely important with any dog early, but these big dogs especially because they can be so powerful if not properly trained and socialized it would be a disaster for sure!

Funny you should mention that some are leaning to a muscular overgrown version vs a breed standard look. The same debate is going thru the Wolfhound community...

Here's some pics

These were taken a little after Xmas when the hounds were right around a year old. The Wheaton male has put on about 4-5in. since. Reminds me I need to get some updated shots...

Yeah its crazy, they are already a large powerful dog so lets try to make them bigger and less of what they were intended to look like naturally... I think doing this is more for a status type thing, and if I'm not mistaken takes the dog away from breed standards so wouldn't really be good show wise either.

Man those are some good size dogs Jim, very nice looking..... get some updated pics! :) Looks like they respect your daughter(?) as well and love treat time too! Definitely important to be good with kids.

My parents have a neighbor who has a beautiful Blue Cane Carso. I see him and his owner running everyday and they probably run 2-3 miles and he looks like he enjoys it:)

I am Bias I have a 120 lds Rhodesian Ridgeback and she is the absolute best dog I have owned and spoiled rotten. I did have her trained at an early age and we make sure she knows who the pack leader is.
Proud parent who has to show off pics!!!



Love all the dog pics. My mom had a neighbor who had 2 wolf hounds and she said they were the sweetest dogs.

Very nice looking dog you have as well!! My uncle has wanted one for years but never pulled the trigger. I hope that wasn't anything important in the 1st pic lol Is yours a big chewer or was that a treat kind of thing?

Good to know the neighbors CC likes to go for jogs like that, hopefully it will get me more active again as well. My female has issues with her legs and joints swelling if pushed much physically (although on her own ambition she is fine normally and can play for about an hr at a time with our male no problem.... as long as she wants to anyways).

I didn't fault her for that. Just scared the crap out of me! She's a push over when she's in conformation class.

One thing I don't like about them as with the mastiffs and saint bernards is the slobber! They're not as bad as the english mastiffs and saints, but they can still get you with a sloppy kiss. BTW, I can't seem to find it, but there's a great photo of her big male playing like a little BIG puppy with a big ball and two little girls. He, at least, is very good with kids.

Yeah I know big dogs and big jaws = big puddles lol I have read there are some that have tighter jawls and don't slobber as much as some of the looser lipped ones anyways, but I imagine they still drip alot atleast after drinking water.

 

[Tabasco1]

Beautiful boxers! i've gotta ask.... Did they actually lay like that or did you pose them for the pic?

Yeah the Italian Mastiff is the same (Cane Corso Italiano) as they originate from Italy :). I have been around dogs my entire life and have had many different kinds over the years growing up, mostly larger breed dogs so I am fairly knowledgeable about dogs, and their habits, needs, and training. I wouldn't suggest anyone get any kind of dog and not give it atleast general obedience training... at the least! I've always been big on researching things I want, espeicially when it comes to a life. I researched reefs and reef tanks for over a year before ever mixing a drop of water, and my mom made me basically do a research paper on pitbulls before letting me get mine senior year (because she was afraid of them like many people), while I was 18 I was still living in a house she owned and was responsible for so (They moved to a "better area" for my sisters schooling and allowed me to chose to stay at the old home and finish my senior year with my friends) after weeks I finally gathered enough info put it all together and presented it.... she now has my current boxer/pits sister ;) lol

I have read that they do experience a shy time like you mentioned and socialization is quite important during this time especially, and reward them for not being shy and comfortable around strangers/ new surroundings.



Thanks Jim, I do plan to take the family to "tour" breeders before fully deciding, to ensure this is the breed for us, and to hopefully find a breeder locally that has the same values and desire for a breed standard look then a muscular overgrown version like some are leaning toward. They are naturally big enough IMO w/o having to specifically breed for size, I would rather have one bred for temperament and health!. I think that is a great idea, and anyone seriously looking at a breed they aren't particularly familiar with especially should do so.

I bet that was a sight to see when he plucked it off the fence!

They just laid like that. The little one was always snuggling w the big one. The closer he could get the better. But I almost said that to begin with cuz its the first thing everyone says. That it was posed. Little one isn't so little anymore though. But still loves to snuggle.

 

[glamisracers]

Chort my englishs are active but lazy as well love the water plays fetch great with all size dogs and kids my son rides the big brindle lol very protective I'm a breeder and also show mine

 

[osteopth]

+1 on the English Mastiffs. I have 3. They all play like puppies with my kids and any other dogs. Then they sleep, where ever they want. They'll chase my daughter all around the house and yard. They don't like the pool but love water. Hard to find aggression in them, but any workers who come to the house ask me to put them away because their bark makes their blood chill. Funny because I'm pretty sure a toddler could shove a hand up their noses and not get a response. I find that big dogs feel safe so they don't bite the way little dogs do.


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[racerw]

Very nice looking dog you have as well!! My uncle has wanted one for years but never pulled the trigger. I hope that wasn't anything important in the 1st pic lol Is yours a big chewer or was that a treat kind of thing?

Good to know the neighbors CC likes to go for jogs like that, hopefully it will get me more active again as well. My female has issues with her legs and joints swelling if pushed much physically (although on her own ambition she is fine normally and can play for about an hr at a time with our male no problem.... as long as she wants to anyways).

Tell your Uncle to pull the trigger he wont regret it!!!

No not a chewer at all. Ever since she was a puppy I have always given her empty boxes...cereal boxes, shoe boxes, shipping boxes etc.
Her only down fall is that she is becoming a counter surfer, this is a new thing, when we are not home. We just now make sure everything is put up:)

 

[scott89wing]

i have an english mastiff and he has been the best dog every ive had labs rotts he is just so lovey and dont care what the kids do to him my wife baby sits anywhere from 1 yr old up and they all lay on him and he just takes it graet dog

 

[chort55]

They just laid like that. The little one was always snuggling w the big one. The closer he could get the better. But I almost said that to begin with cuz its the first thing everyone says. That it was posed. Little one isn't so little anymore though. But still loves to snuggle.

Thats awesome! I know it is possible my 2 used to lay very similar to that when the male was little as well, but sometimes the wife would pose them so it was kind of like it was a learned thing then an actual hey lets cuddle thing lol.

Chort my englishs are active but lazy as well love the water plays fetch great with all size dogs and kids my son rides the big brindle lol very protective I'm a breeder and also show mine

Yeah thats what I seem to be finding, they have plenty of energy when they need it, and will pass out when they are done lol. Englishs are real good looking dogs too, but I think a bit bigger then I want to go.... atleast for now. My thought on it is just that eventhough they are probably very gentle around the kids they are still big and the bigger the more chance of accidental bumps and falls... me and the wife know its not a big deal, but the grandparents get all hissy fit about it with our 2 littler dogs (if 60-65lbs is little anyway) now even lol

+1 on the English Mastiffs. I have 3. They all play like puppies with my kids and any other dogs. Then they sleep, where ever they want. They'll chase my daughter all around the house and yard. They don't like the pool but love water. Hard to find aggression in them, but any workers who come to the house ask me to put them away because their bark makes their blood chill. Funny because I'm pretty sure a toddler could shove a hand up their noses and not get a response. I find that big dogs feel safe so they don't bite the way little dogs do.

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Thats good they are playful, I've heard the canes are more energetic and athletic so I think it should be a good fit then. Interesting, they like water but not the pool?? Do they prefer the hose/sprinkler or bath time?

Yeah, big dog= big bark I'm sure. I do agree, many big dogs do seem more secure with themselves to not need to show aggression and just know that if they needed to they could back up their warning barks so don't feel the need to bite then ask questions, where littler dogs have that small dog complex.... and generally poorer training because they are little and "cant do that much damage" but to me a bite is a bite, and an aggressive dog no matter the size is an aggressive dog!

Tell your Uncle to pull the trigger he wont regret it!!!

No not a chewer at all. Ever since she was a puppy I have always given her empty boxes...cereal boxes, shoe boxes, shipping boxes etc.
Her only down fall is that she is becoming a counter surfer, this is a new thing, when we are not home. We just now make sure everything is put up:)

Ok cool, so its something she is allowed to do,nothing wrong with that :) Thats a mighty big dog to be counter surfing, hopefully she will grow out of it! Maybe you could "leave" and just wait outside the door watching and bust her in the act and break her of it that way.... I know with the larger protective/ watch type dogs just waiting outside the door and not getting busted yourself is quite hard but maybe.... goodluck!!!

i have an english mastiff and he has been the best dog every ive had labs rotts he is just so lovey and dont care what the kids do to him my wife baby sits anywhere from 1 yr old up and they all lay on him and he just takes it graet dog

Yeah they seem to be really good with kids, and I'm sure the more they are around and the more they are socialized properly with them in the beginning the better... sounds like yours definitely gets alot of experience :)

 

[chort55]

Thank you everyone for all the great responses and beautiful pics of your dogs!! :)

I should probably throw in a few of out current pups...

Our male watching the fish:

And relaxing next to our sons sandbox after running around with him in the yard:

Daddy's little girl cuddled up with me when I was sick one day:

always loved this pic of her as a younger pup:

 

[glamisracers]

mine arnt that big lol the brindle is only 245# and his gf is 180 lol

 

[chort55]

mine arnt that big lol the brindle is only 245# and his gf is 180 lol

A couple gentle giants for sure!!!! Definitely great, healthy looking dogs too! You can tell the kids love em too, and the dogs don't mind that one bit :D