We assume you must be at least toying with the idea of adding a Cane Corso to your home. You have probably already heard what a fantastic companion a Cane Corso can be. They are loyal and majestic with a powerful presence, but please also know that THE CANE CORSO IS NOT THE PERFECT BREED FOR EVERYONE.

As a breed, they have a few features that some people find charming, but that some people find mildly unpleasant and some people find downright intolerable.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO if you are attracted to the breed chiefly by its appearance. If you would like a dog because you think he looks tough or makes you look powerful, this is not a reason to get a Cane Corso.

Once they grow out of their “cute” puppy stage, the Cane Corso is a 110+ LB dog that requires heavy socialization and training by an experienced owner, as they are not a “happy-go-lucky” mastiff — they will not “love” everyone they meet.

They can be indifferent to other people, dogs, and VERY protective of their family and home. CCs are unique, intensely loyal, protective, sensitive, and serious dogs — traits that require thoughtful consideration.

This breed needs mental stimulation, in addition to regular training and exercise. You CANNOT send them to a dog daycare type of facility and expect them to have their mental stimulation needs met there.

Additionally, you cannot leave the dog in the yard for 8–10 hours a day while you go to work. If they do not get their mental stimulation needs met, they will find other ways to entertain themselves.

This can manifest as fence fighting with a neighbor’s dog, digging holes, and chewing on things they are not supposed to. They excel at agility, tracking, obedience, protection sports, dock diving, and nose-work. They are extremely motivated to please their owners and enjoy training using positive reinforcement.

Young CANE CORSO puppies are relatively easy to train: they are eager to please, intelligent, and calm-natured, with a relatively good attention span. Once a CANE CORSO has learned something, he tends to retain it well.

Your cute, sweet little Cane Corso puppy will grow up to be a large, powerful dog with a highly self-assertive personality and the determination to finish whatever he starts.

If he has grown up respecting you and your rules, then all his physical and mental strength will work for you. But if he has grown up without rules and guidance from you, surely he will make his own rules, and his physical and mental powers will often act in opposition to your needs and desires.

The CANE CORSO as a breed tends to be of a socially dominant personality. You really cannot afford to let a Cane Corso become your boss.

You do not have to have the personality or mannerisms of a Marine boot camp Sergeant, but you do have to have the calm, quiet self-assurance and self-assertion of the successful parent (ALPHA).

Without training and leadership from you to guide them, the dog cannot judge correctly whom to repel and whom to tolerate.

Without training and leadership, sooner or later they may injure an innocent person who will successfully sue you for more than you own.

With good training and leadership from you, they can be profoundly valuable as a defender of your home and family.

Yes, I offer safe delivery options for families unable to pick up their puppy within a reasonable distance in person — can meet up to an hour away.

Flight transportation: should there be a need will be the responsibility, out-of-pocket cost of said buyer.

Ground and/or flight transportation will be arranged between the seller and the buyer — safety is my top priority

We are always available to answer questions, provide training advice, and support you throughout your puppy’s life.