My First Corso!! 2.5 weeks and tiny :) *PIC HEAVY

[Mack's mommy]

Actually in many states it is even illegal to sell a puppy younger than 8 weeks. So obviously there is a reason. And it doesn't seem like anyone here is trying to attack you or something, but it does seem that you just want to argue...

 

[Cody]

Well my friend you are what the cools kids call a "hater". What don't you understand when I say I paid for the dog before he was born? Weather he popped out pink green or red it didn't matter. I pick this breeder based on the parent dogs and the quality of life she gives them. Dude you are all the way up in Canada, you are like third world to Chicago. There are TONS Of quality breeders in Illinois. And We're not making test tube babies, 6 weeks is perfectly old enough, it's a dog. I'm sorry if you had to wait longer and that makes you upset. Or maybe you didn't get the color you like. What ever it is something is really bothering you. You might wanna go see your vet.

Third world huh? Lol, not the time or place to get into such arguments as economics or politics, but you may want to do a little research on many many things. Actually if you want to know, I wouldn't have picked a pup at birth, 2 days old or even 6 weeks old. Although I did discuss at great length the sire of my youngest Corso with the breeder prior to the decision to use him. But again that is a different story. I am not jealous of your pup, but maybe I am a hater. I strongly dislike uneducated buyers who are completely unwilling to learn and back yard breeders that are ruining the breed that I love. I am sure since you based your decision on the parents you have a full understanding of the correct structure and temperament of the Corso, that is super. I am also sure you took the time to ensure that the parents had the bare minimal health testing completed and had proven themselves as correct to the standard. Again "Dude" congrats on your baby and I hope it works out for you.

 

[Smokeycat]

Ignoring all the hoopla about age, color and size because I really don't want to get into that. To the OP I really had to laugh when you stated that you have a large house and therefore the tail would never hit anything. The first thought was that you must not have tables, chairs doors, walls etc. because I know that Kryten hits his tail on all of the above and more. There's nothing wrong with a full tail I just recommend that you learn about some of the conditions that can occur such as happy tail or dead tail, both of which can be very painful for the dog.
As a point on the size of the dog being bigger if they don't have their tail docked you may be right, you may not but what I do know is that there is a member on here who has two CC brothers (litter mates). One had his ears cropped the other didn't. If the reasoning behind the tail docking difference is accurate it would also apply to eat cropping. Her cropped CC is both heavier and taller than the natural CC. Just something to think about.

 

[ChiTownTy]

I think many of the people who purchase dogs from my breeder do take their pup home at about 7-8 weeks...I do admit when I drove out to see my puppy I did ask her when would be the earliest age to come get him, she told me last shot at 6 weeks and he will be good to go. Regardless of what anybody thinks that is my plan. I have a highly obedient dog now I brough home at ~5 weeks when I was a freshman in highschool. He was def from a backyard breeder who had no intentions of puppies and wanted to get rid of them. Once I got rid of the worms he grea to become a very intelligent mutt for the past 13 years. I was 14 years old and took care of a 5 week old puppy just fine. I have friends with multiple dogs in a not so big nor pet friendly house and it is def a nuisance. You can't say having extra room and easy back doors for the dogs is not a benefit. I dont think abybody living in an apartment should take on the challenge of a mastiff, do you? My puppy will acquire inhibition from my current dog who has been living and thriving off cheap dog food and treats . So on to a new topic please....
I know you guys know your stuff. Smart family I have read some of your posts and decided to try out this earth born holistic dog food. I picked up this bag for 17 bucks and I'm going to see how my dog likes it. He is very picky, they also gave me a couple saples of "taste of the wild." I'm currently feeding beneful and never realized how much nutrition it lacked while containing nothing but fillers. I am very health conscious and feel bad I have not been with him. In plan on slowly mixing this food with his beneful and see where that takes me...

 

[mx5055]

I think many of the people who purchase dogs from my breeder do take their pup home at about 7-8 weeks...I do admit when I drove out to see my puppy I did ask her when would be the earliest age to come get him, she told me last shot at 6 weeks and he will be good to go. Regardless of what anybody thinks that is my plan. I have a highly obedient dog now I brough home at ~5 weeks when I was a freshman in highschool. He was def from a backyard breeder who had no intentions of puppies and wanted to get rid of them. Once I got rid of the worms he grea to become a very intelligent mutt for the past 13 years. I was 14 years old and took care of a 5 week old puppy just fine. I have friends with multiple dogs in a not so big nor pet friendly house and it is def a nuisance. You can't say having extra room and easy back doors for the dogs is not a benefit. I dont think abybody living in an apartment should take on the challenge of a mastiff, do you? My puppy will acquire inhibition from my current dog who has been living and thriving off cheap dog food and treats . So on to a new topic please....
I know you guys know your stuff. Smart family I have read some of your posts and decided to try out this earth born holistic dog food. I picked up this bag for 17 bucks and I'm going to see how my dog likes it. He is very picky, they also gave me a couple saples of "taste of the wild." I'm currently feeding beneful and never realized how much nutrition it lacked while containing nothing but fillers. I am very health conscious and feel bad I have not been with him. In plan on slowly mixing this food with his beneful and see where that takes me...

I have been following this post (and actually posted in it earlier regarding the "tail" issue), but I've been biting my tongue about something that I am now going to spit out. I'm a bit tired of hearing "how great and knowledgeable" your breeder is. Just from the pics you first posted...In my opinion...and, THIS IS JUST MY OPINION, all those early pics show heavy handling of brand new pups by different people...practically days old pups!!! Years ago when I was showing and breeding boxers, when my bitch had a litter, unless there was a dire emergency and the mom needed help, and besides helping with the initial "clean up" of the pups...NO ONE touched, held, or played with those pups..."ESPECIALLY ANYONE FROM OUTSIDE MY HOME". This, in and of itself, would have sent me running from this breeder! This forum is filled with a lot of very intelligent and well informed people regarding dog issues (and I am not counting myself in this group...I have a lot to learn about these giant breed dogs)....I think you need to start "listening" more and talking less...Listen to what these experts are telling you. My opinion

 

[ChiTownTy]

Ya sales would prob go way down if breeders told people they can't come see their pup...anyway here are some pics from Today! 4 weeks old!

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

When breeders tell potential puppy people they can't see the puppies usually until at least 4 weeks (but a lot of cases not until 6 weeks) it is because it is for the safety of the puppies, and having a potential puppy owner get irritated and go somewhere else doesn't matter to me when the safety of my puppies is at stake. Most breeders are very careful about where they go when they have puppies, not going to high traffic dog places like shows and such to avoid bringing something home. It is the same reason that we do not allow people in before we feel the puppies are old enough because while your pets at home are fine we do not know where you have been, whether you could have been in a contaminated area and not known it or not. Even when we do have people come after they puppies are old enough we still request they wear shoes that haven't been to the dog park or pet store, old clothes as puppies can be messy when there is more than one. We all have different measurements for what makes a good breeder and there are some mentioned above that are consider "basic knowledge" that anyone breeding should know. If you are happy with your breeder then congrats but we are a forum where people voice opinions and such and they are entitle to voice them, even if you don't agree. It would be no different if you went on my post and said... well your pups are ugly and aren't corsi. You are more than entitle to you opinion and depending on your time in the breed and experience with it would determine how much weight your opinion carries. From some of the people above they have had mastiffs for years or come from a breeding background so perhaps maybe read some of what they posted and give it some thought. You have your puppy now but learning something for next time is something that most people can respect instead of getting hostile about it.

 

[mx5055]

When breeders tell potential puppy people they can't see the puppies usually until at least 4 weeks (but a lot of cases not until 6 weeks) it is because it is for the safety of the puppies, and having a potential puppy owner get irritated and go somewhere else doesn't matter to me when the safety of my puppies is at stake. Most breeders are very careful about where they go when they have puppies, not going to high traffic dog places like shows and such to avoid bringing something home. It is the same reason that we do not allow people in before we feel the puppies are old enough because while your pets at home are fine we do not know where you have been, whether you could have been in a contaminated area and not known it or not. Even when we do have people come after they puppies are old enough we still request they wear shoes that haven't been to the dog park or pet store, old clothes as puppies can be messy when there is more than one. We all have different measurements for what makes a good breeder and there are some mentioned above that are consider "basic knowledge" that anyone breeding should know. If you are happy with your breeder then congrats but we are a forum where people voice opinions and such and they are entitle to voice them, even if you don't agree. It would be no different if you went on my post and said... well your pups are ugly and aren't corsi. You are more than entitle to you opinion and depending on your time in the breed and experience with it would determine how much weight your opinion carries. From some of the people above they have had mastiffs for years or come from a breeding background so perhaps maybe read some of what they posted and give it some thought. You have your puppy now but learning something for next time is something that most people can respect instead of getting hostile about it.

Well said Mary!

 

[cwayaustx]

My dogs tail hits me in the nuts when he comes running in the door and it hurts like hell, even put me to the ground once...

 

[cwayaustx]

Ya sales would prob go way down if breeders told people they can't come see their pup...anyway here are some pics from Today! 4 weeks old!
[/QUOTE]

Ya, reputable breeders care more about SELLING their pups then their health. As has been mentioned so many times already, good luck to ya and your pup. Hope that tail wag is everything you hope for...

 

[ChiTownTy]

People on this forum have salty attitudes about everything I'm doing LMAO! My breeder is not posting on Craig's list with loads of traffic in and out of her doors...she doesn't let just anybody Come handle the dogs. I went there and I picked up one puppy, mine. She has hand sanitizer all over the house, y'all are trippin.

 

[mx5055]

People on this forum have salty attitudes about everything I'm doing LMAO! My breeder is not posting on Craig's list with loads of traffic in and out of her doors...she doesn't let just anybody Come handle the dogs. I went there and I picked up one puppy, mine. She has hand sanitizer all over the house, y'all are trippin.

I'm sorry you have that attitude and lack of respect for all the good advice that has been offered you here. People here are giving you a unique opportunity to learn, and you just want to keep arguing the same stuff over and over. I joined this forum to learn about these giant breed dogs, why did you join?

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

People on this forum have salty attitudes about everything I'm doing LMAO! My breeder is not posting on Craig's list with loads of traffic in and out of her doors...she doesn't let just anybody Come handle the dogs. I went there and I picked up one puppy, mine. She has hand sanitizer all over the house, y'all are trippin.

Based on their opinions people could post lots more but I find are refraining quite a bit. How do you know you are the only one that has gone to pick a puppy out? Also it is exceptionally hard to tell quality at that point in the game unless they are either all pets or are all consider show quality and temperaments aren't even close to being developed at that point so matching to the correct household at that point would be a crap shoot.

In the end you don't seem to care what anyone has to say if it differs from what you are being told by your breeder. So good luck to you and your puppy and I hope that everything works out the way you believe it will.

 

[ChiTownTy]

Nobody said I have a good understanding on the temperament of the dog. Temperament comes with time and training. My breeders does not place price tags on "show quality dogs" opposed to "pets". There were only 6 in the litter, 3 people have come and held their dogs and that is risky? Lol. They are all the same price, their number one concern is not making money but to spread the love of their awesome dogs....I'm sure you will all disagree with that as well lol. I love the opinions people, keep them coming.

 

[mx5055]

Nobody said I have a good understanding on the temperament of the dog. Temperament comes with time and training. My breeders does not place price tags on "show quality dogs" opposed to "pets". There were only 6 in the litter, 3 people have come and held their dogs and that is risky? Lol. They are all the same price, their number one concern is not making money but to spread the love of their awesome dogs....I'm sure you will all disagree with that as well lol. I love the opinions people, keep them coming.

Personally, I choose not to waste anymore time talking to someone who apparently already knows it all. Good Luck with your dog

 

[thelady_v2010]

Nobody said I have a good understanding on the temperament of the dog. Temperament comes with time and training. My breeders does not place price tags on "show quality dogs" opposed to "pets". There were only 6 in the litter, 3 people have come and held their dogs and that is risky? Lol. They are all the same price, their number one concern is not making money but to spread the love of their awesome dogs....I'm sure you will all disagree with that as well lol. I love the opinions people, keep them coming.

I just joined 3 weeks ago, when I got my 1st Corso. I love it here. I am a newbie and I came in as such. I am not new to forums, I have been in a lot of them over the last 10 years, I have helped run some as well. Some would be considered pretty emotional, as people are dealing with deployments, etc. That is kind of the way forums work. You come in, get your feet wet. Look around and read a lot. And ask questions. If you want to get the most out of said forum one thing you do not do is jump in and start insulting people from the start. I don't really know why you are here, but I don't think you are going to get a lot from this place unless you change your attitude a little. You have insulted people that know WAY more about the CC than you do. I can't for the life of me figure out why.


Do you know that your pup isn't supposed to really be around many things until it has had ALL of its shots? Parvo is a huge reason why. Any of those people tramping in the breeders home could be bringing Parvo in on their shoes. I think that is what people are trying to tell you, but you don't seem to want to listen and I am not sure why.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

Nobody said I have a good understanding on the temperament of the dog. Temperament comes with time and training. My breeders does not place price tags on "show quality dogs" opposed to "pets". There were only 6 in the litter, 3 people have come and held their dogs and that is risky? Lol. They are all the same price, their number one concern is not making money but to spread the love of their awesome dogs....I'm sure you will all disagree with that as well lol. I love the opinions people, keep them coming.

Incorrect! Temperament is not just time and training, breeding 2 unstable dogs together is not going to give you stable pups because they are trained and people put the time in! It might make an unstable dog manageable but it will not make it stable and confident! This is why breeders will not chose a puppy for someone until their personalities have started to develop, would be terrible for a family to end up with a dominant dog that terrorizes their kids when they wanted a mellow pet. There are also multiple discussions on here about why it doesn't do anything to benefit our breed when people breed their pets together simply because they are sweet or great pets, but I suspect they are of no interest to you. Pricing has nothing to do with making money and everything to do with drawing a line in your own litter as to what is show and what is a pet. Some of the top breeders don't do this, but they are consistently breeding dogs and getting consistent results in their own kennels to make this work for them.

Yes having 3 people from varying backgrounds on your property when you have puppies can put them at risk! Have you ever dealt with a dog that has contracted Parvo or any of the other contagious virus that puppies can get? I suspect not.

I do have a question for you, and perhaps you answered it before but are their health screens on the parents? Have they been shown or worked and shown to meet the standard? What were the reasons for breeding these 2 particular dogs together? If they are charging any more that $500.00 for those puppies after doing none of the above I hate to break it to you they are in it for the money.

Regardless you already seem to know everything about the breed and how this Corso world works and what to watch out for so I won't waste your time anymore, I have puppies of my own to worry about and puppy buyers that aren't closed minded about learning about the breed and the Cane Corso world.

 

[cwayaustx]

I'm curious about any health testing done as well, health checked by vet is not testing...ofa? Pennhip?

 

[Mooshi's Mummy]

^^yay Mary^^. Its killing me to bite my tongue here, so thank you for stepping in and up. Fingers crossed for this puppy is all i can say.

 

[voidecho]

Nutz how a thread with so many cute puppy pictures could turn into this.

I love my dogs tail. He could hit me in the nutz 10 times and I'd still love it. I also think it makes them look friendlier. If I ever got a Corso I would consider keeping it on too. That being said, I've never heard of the theory that keeping a tail on makes the dog grow bigger. Unlikely, but who knows.

One thing I would like to repeat that others have mentioned is that I would definitely recommend waiting until at least eight weeks before bringing your pup home. I know those two weeks would feel like an eternity when you're waiting for a pup, but your pup will learn so much socially from it's mother and siblings in those two weeks about how to be a dog and how to interact with dogs. I know you're dying to get your pup home (I was), but it could make a big difference in your dogs life.

As for all of the other stuff, I have nothing to add.