Will The Real Cane Corso Please Stand Up? There are fakes among us....

[DalCielo CC]

The reason for the varied look of the CC's is easy to understand when you realize the only became a breed in the 1980's. Before then is was a type of dog mostly found in southern Italy. They were a utility dog that had to perform many different types of duties such as hunting, drafting, protection, guarding... The look and confirmation of these dogs was far from being the most important aspect. These ranches in Southern Italy were very modest and the dogs survived on their own merit. Dogs were bred with local dogs with the hope of producing a dog to perform a job. The linage or DNA wasn't really a consideration. It wasn't until a standard was written and dog fanciers became involved that the proportions, ratios, colors and angles became important.

 

[Danb1252]

the top picture is my pup and to be honest im not sure if he is a pure breed CC. im just going off what the breeder told me.. i have pics of his parents you guy be the judge. From what he told me the dads parents were akc registered. My dog is not mixed with a lab lol.

 

[Cody]

The reason for the varied look of the CC's is easy to understand when you realize the only became a breed in the 1980's. Before then is was a type of dog mostly found in southern Italy. They were a utility dog that had to perform many different types of duties such as hunting, drafting, protection, guarding... The look and confirmation of these dogs was far from being the most important aspect. These ranches in Southern Italy were very modest and the dogs survived on their own merit. Dogs were bred with local dogs with the hope of producing a dog to perform a job. The linage or DNA wasn't really a consideration. It wasn't until a standard was written and dog fanciers became involved that the proportions, ratios, colors and angles became important.

Can't say how much I love that. However once the standard was written there are and were other breeds added to it. As for the BS on FB, lol, it is nothing new. How long has it been going on for? This election year however is important as it is the year that the standard in the AKC can and I am sure will be changed, as well as the stud book closes doesn't it? Will be interesting to see what changes are made... And who benefits from the changes.

 

[cane]

Here's a couple pictures of the fake at 18 months!He is everything I want!

He is awesome looking...I hope my girl looks like Kong when she grows up.

 

[cinnamon roll]

Kong is beyond handsome.

Here's a couple pictures of the fake at 18 months!He is everything I want!

 

[Cody]

To the OP, using pictures of other people's dogs without their permission, especially to attack and or critique, is a definite no no in any breed. People need to be able to post pictures of their dogs here without fear of others using in a negative way. There are multiple ways to discuss type without pointing out flaws in dogs that do not belong to you. Let's remember basic manners here, would you appreciate it if it was your beloved pet that was used by someone to tear it apart? Think of how you would feel before posting. There are plenty of sites and places for people to criticize and if one posts looking for critique then go right ahead.

 

[Cody]

Kong is a nice looking Corso! Do not get worked up over what one person says on the internet. There are many "experts" in the breed. Take it with a grain of salt

 

[cinnamon roll]

Agreed. Thank you Cody.

To the OP, using pictures of other people's dogs without their permission, especially to attack and or critique, is a definite no no in any breed. People need to be able to post pictures of their dogs here without fear of others using in a negative way. There are multiple ways to discuss type without pointing out flaws in dogs that do not belong to you. Let's remember basic manners here, would you appreciate it if it was your beloved pet that was used by someone to tear it apart? Think of how you would feel before posting. There are plenty of sites and places for people to criticize and if one posts looking for critique then go right ahead.

 

[Danb1252]

To the OP, using pictures of other people's dogs without their permission, especially to attack and or critique, is a definite no no in any breed. People need to be able to post pictures of their dogs here without fear of others using in a negative way. There are multiple ways to discuss type without pointing out flaws in dogs that do not belong to you. Let's remember basic manners here, would you appreciate it if it was your beloved pet that was used by someone to tear it apart? Think of how you would feel before posting. There are plenty of sites and places for people to criticize and if one posts looking for critique then go right ahead.

Thank you very much Cody. well said!!!!!!

 

[fdchampion]

I think Kong is an awesome looking CC!! I don't see where he looks like anything other than a CC!! JMO

 

[DennasMom]

And... for "Breed standard" CC's... there's always the show dogs that Mary posted about in this thread - also showing a variety of 'looks':
http://www.mastiff-forum.com/showthread.php/17648-Eukanuba-National-Cane-Corso

 

[love4mastiffs]

To the OP, using pictures of other people's dogs without their permission, especially to attack and or critique, is a definite no no in any breed. People need to be able to post pictures of their dogs here without fear of others using in a negative way. There are multiple ways to discuss type without pointing out flaws in dogs that do not belong to you. Let's remember basic manners here, would you appreciate it if it was your beloved pet that was used by someone to tear it apart? Think of how you would feel before posting. There are plenty of sites and places for people to criticize and if one posts looking for critique then go right ahead.

Nowhere did I attack anyone nor was it my intentions of disrespecting anyone (I created a thread title to grab people's attention to start a discussion). I'm just simply stating the facts. Some of these Cane Corsos don't look the same. I just wanted to show examples of this and you just happen to have a picture section on your website. I just selected two that looked very much different than each other. I think both dogs look beautiful. I was actually googling around for a Cane Corso lab mix because someone on another forum said that they had some for sale. I thought that was an interesting mix. Labs are very loving and caring and so are Cane Corsos. Seemed like an interesting mix. Like a jumbo sized Lab with fierceness!

I'm actually interested in the mix breeds. Like the Cane Corso/Pit and the labrador corso.
Labrador Corso Information and Pictures Labrador Retriever / Cane Corso Hybrid Dogs

Who is breading these dogs I guess I'd have to ask? Could I get a breeder of Cane Corso and a Labrador make me some special babies? Money is no issue.

It just seems to me that there are Cane Corso's that have mixed blood. They aren't 50/50 splits but it looks like they have some other bloodlines in them. I've literally looked at every dog bred in existence (even the super rare ones) and I keep on gravitating my self towards the Cane Corso. I'm also intrigued with Xoloitzcuintles (standard size... muscular looking). What an interesting dog that is, so much history! I think one can say that is truly the first American dog. Native Americans where using it far before we came to their land.

 

[Cody]

ummm... why would you want a CC x Lab cross? And if you did find a breeder willing to do such a thing then be prepared for a genetic mess. No semi decent breeder would consider such a thing let alone an actual reputable one

 

[fdchampion]

100% agree!! That's crazy, things like that is what sets back breeding for betterment of the breed!!

ummm... why would you want a CC x Lab cross? And if you did find a breeder willing to do such a thing then be prepared for a genetic mess. No semi decent breeder would consider such a thing let alone an actual reputable one

 

[DDSK]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I'm not sure what the OP is expecting to gain from this post.
OP doesn't have a dog is OP looking for a dog?
If so is Op not happy with the Cane Corsos out there sure sounds like it.
OP Love for Mastiffs, maybe you should look into some of the more popular Mastiff breeds that you can readily and easily define their genetics by sight alone.
If jowels are your thing maybe you should look for a good Neo.
I'm confused by the very nature of your post.

 

[Mario]

ummm... why would you want a CC x Lab cross? And if you did find a breeder willing to do such a thing then be prepared for a genetic mess. No semi decent breeder would consider such a thing let alone an actual reputable one

100% agree!! That's crazy, things like that is what sets back breeding for betterment of the breed!!

Agreed. I think the CCs shown in this thread are gorgeous dogs. We had a gorgeous female black lab in the past too. But I hope I'm not offending you or anyone when I say that cross (CC x lab) is not particularly attractive to me. I don't understand the interest in it either? Maybe if her tail was intact it wouldn't be so odd looking to me?

 

[Bean]

ummm... why would you want a CC x Lab cross? And if you did find a breeder willing to do such a thing then be prepared for a genetic mess. No semi decent breeder would consider such a thing let alone an actual reputable one

Craigslist and kijiji are filled with these. I agree, genetic mess. Unfortunately many ppl just out to make a quick buck, and are not considering future implications.

 

[cookiedough39]

It's hard to really compare head shape with cropped vs uncropped ears unless you really know what to look for, first off. I would urge the OP to do more research. There are people that have been dealing with the breed for 20 years and don't know everything. Sure there are different types of Corsi, but there are different types of all breeds. A standard is just that "a standard" it is not perfection personified. I like to look at all the different Corsi in this forum. Not too many of them look exactly alike and that's the allure of this breed. Some people like big jowls some not so much. This breed make it possible to look at a breeders lines and what they produce and pick the one that best suites what they are looking for.

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

A way to generate conversation for a post is by posting an interesting topic. Using someone's pictures without asking permission, critiquing them and then saying you did not mean to offend or attack is naive. 90% of the people on this forum do not show, compete or breed so are not used to having their pets torn down. They love their pets and they are beautiful, which is exactly as it should be!

As for mixing a lab and a corso, why on earth would you want to? We have enough issues with temperament in our breed to add the disposition of a lab to the mix takes away what truly makes a corso what it is! Breeding a corso to a lab will not guarantee the appearance of a lab but the fierceness of a corso, we have enough corsos that already act like labs we don't need more. You would be hard pressed to find any decent breeder doing mixes or cross breeding but lots of crappy breeders doing it. If that is what you are truly looking for, you should not have to look hard to find them. Craigslist, Kijiji, ebay classified, hoobly, etc. the list goes on.

 

[joelc79]

Is there a way to check the bloodlines of my new cc puppy since both his parents are iccf registered? I had a vet tell me Duke is too fluffy to be a cc, but i seen both his parents and i assured him he wasnt a mut.