What do you think of Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso?

[Cane Corso King]

Hello,


Here are some Pics of my big boy Dux! Dux just turned 1 and we would like to Stud him soon when he is ready. What do you guys think of Dux? He is around 150lbs now. He was the big boy out of his litter of 13! Feel free to comment away. If you want to see more pics of Dux or any of his videos let me know and I will give you a link.

 

[angelbears]

He is cute but I don't see anything special about him. Any titles? What health test have you had done?

 

[Cane Corso King]

What do you think? Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso

Hello,

Dux just turned 1 and we are thinking about studing him when he is ready. I took some pics of him on his 1st bday. Let me know what you guys think of him. He is about 150lbs. He was the biggest guy in his litter of 13 so I think he still will fill out some more. Let me know your thoughts! If you want to see more pics or any of his videos let me know and I will give you a link.

 

[irina]

Re: What do you think? Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso

150 lbs for a 1 year old cc sounds like a lot. He still has a lot of growing to do. How big were his parents? He is a handsome boy, but fathering a litter involves much more than just good looks. You would have to do x rays to start when he turns 2. Then what makes him so special, that a good breeder would consider him for a stud? Titles, accomplishments…? It's not that simple. Unless, of course, you are studding to a BYB. I hope not.

 

[Cane Corso King]

Re: What do you think? Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso

150 lbs for a 1 year old cc sounds like a lot. He still has a lot of growing to do. How big were his parents? He is a handsome boy, but fathering a litter involves much more than just good looks. You would have to do x rays to start when he turns 2. Then what makes him so special, that a good breeder would consider him for a stud? Titles, accomplishments…? It's not that simple. Unless, of course, you are studding to a BYB. I hope not.

Thanks for your reply! There is still alot involved I am aware of that. We did want to get him into some shows. His father was big as well. He topped at around 140lbs I think. Dux may not be exactly 150lbs yet but he has to be close to around there. I need to get him on the scale so I can say for sure. I thought his coat and Tiger stripes give him a little more of a unique look. Also he is going to be as big as they come for a Cane Corso male. I always thought he had very nice bone structure and form.

 

[musicdeb]

Re: What do you think? Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso

Breeding requires health certification, requires a lot of cash upfront and no pup should be breed before the age of 2 years. Reputable breeders breed for the betterment of the breed.

Ask yourself the following questions:

What makes your pup so special that you want to breed them?
Are you able to handle 8-10 puppies that you may not able to find good homes? Are you able to do home checks to be sure the home is suitable for the pups? Are you able to feed, provide shelter and provide medical care for 8-10 puppies?
Are you able to keep the pups returned to you due to health issues or temperament issues?
Are you able to cull some puppies because they are physically inept or mentally inept because they do not better the breed and are unadoptable?

Too many people want to breed but do not know what it takes to be a responsible, reputable breeder. Too many unwanted pups are being surrendered to shelters and rescues because BYB's (Backyard Breeders) did not have a clue as to how to be a responsible, reputable breeder. Most BYB*s are in it for the money with no regards to the puppies health or temperament.

Both stud and bitch need the health tests listed here (5 Health Tests Your Stud Dog Needs), and they will require trips to canine specialists for the bare minimum eye and heart tests. Your regular vet can do the blood pull for the thyroid check, but you may also need a specialist for the hip and elbow x-rays. Thyroid, heart and eyes, can be done as early as 1 year of age while hips and elbows shouldn't be done till after the age of 2 years.

Both stud and bitch need to be tested for brucellosis, which is a canine STD, even if they're both virgin.

I do not mean to be harsh but reality can be very harsh. Please research breeding before making the decision to breed.

BTW, Dux is quite handsome!

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

He is a cute boy but I agree with AB, what sort of activities are you involved in with him (showing, working, etc.)? He is still young but at a minimum should have at least his hips tested either OFA or PennHip and if you want to go further then elbows, heart and eyes as well. What are his strengths? What are his weakness? Will need to have stacked pictures from front, side and rear as well as likely a movement video for those that might not live near enough to use him for stud.

 

[SUNCC49]

Re: What do you think? Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso

He is not one of the two standard colors for the breed. Also his weight/size are a bit above breed standard. Has he had any problems with his hips being so large?

Did you feed a lower calcium/phosphorus food for the first year or?

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

There were two threads I think with the same purpose so merged them to make it easier for the OP and those responding.

 

[RockstarDDB]

Re: What do you think? Dux my 1 year old Cane Corso

Thanks for your reply! There is still alot involved I am aware of that. We did want to get him into some shows. His father was big as well. He topped at around 140lbs I think. Dux may not be exactly 150lbs yet but he has to be close to around there. I need to get him on the scale so I can say for sure. I thought his coat and Tiger stripes give him a little more of a unique look. Also he is going to be as big as they come for a Cane Corso male. I always thought he had very nice bone structure and form.

1). Find a mentor in the breeding community . They will show their dogs and be active in the exhibitor community. (breeding actually yields very little profit the expense is large)

2). I suggest working on a title for your dog. Showing requires AKC registration and paperwork. I know little of the corso standard but you should study it and make sure your dog has no major faults. also research your pedigree. learn the difference between In breeding , line breeding and out crossing.

3). Showing your dog is an expense testing your dog is an expense. I don't suggest putting him out for stud until you have gotten your self involved with people who care about the breed, Know how to breed, and have pedigree and bloodline knowledge . All the people who breed quality dogs that health test know exactly what they are looking for as a stud if it is coming from outside their own stock. be cautious and always have the best interest of both parties in mind.

The show world can be very political and in some breeds out right hostility form the community involved in it. i would be certain you have a dog that has all the right stuff before wasting time and money in the pursuit of title.

 

[Claypoolfit]

Hello,


Here are some Pics of my big boy Dux! Dux just turned 1 and we would like to Stud him soon when he is ready. What do you guys think of Dux? He is around 150lbs now. He was the big boy out of his litter of 13! Feel free to comment away. If you want to see more pics of Dux or any of his videos let me know and I will give you a link.

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I dont know a whole lot about breeding, that being said.
- You should weigh him instead of just throwing a weight out there you might be surprised.
- I don't think weight has much to do with a dog being bred, obviously you want good size, but its more about temperament, conformation, how the dog carries itself, gait. Just because you have a 150lb dog doesn't mean hes cut out to be bred. His hips, eyes, heart, etc.. should all be damn near perfect. This is a very large dog, prone to tons of growth problems. Very few dogs should be bred, they need to be near perfect imo.
-Why do you want to breed? Good breeders aren't in it for the money. They generally LOVE the breed and attempting to better it in every way they can. It sounds like you just want to stud him out for an extra buck for the month.
-My boys dad is only like 120lbs, but hes an Dual Italian International Champion and Italian Import, along with numerous other titles. Walks perfectly. and has a perfect cane corso temperament.
-Weight is only appealing to a BYB imo.
-Do the research like everyone else is saying.

 

[CaneCorsoLover]

150lbs at one year of age is well beyond the standard. At one he should be around 110
I think 130lbs is max for a male according to standards. Also 13 in a litter is very unusual. The CC was meant to be very athletic and not the size of a Bull Mastiff.

 

[CaneCorsoLover]

I also wanted to state that I would not buy a pup from a CC unless both parents were health certified Penn Hip or OFA, check for elbows, heart and thyroid also. Dogs need to be around two years old for these checks. Make sure your dog is a member of the AKC/CCAA, and has earned at least a GCC certification for temperament. Champion bloodlines are an added plus, but not a must. Do your homework. Too many so called "breeders" and not enough true to the CC standard BREEDERS!