Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

[whit72]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

Excellent points.

This topic has raised great educational points.

 

[Mamacast]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

Thank you for a great synopsis KH. The command to back off or release was my original intent and that is why I contracted a trainer that did protection work, who knew it would open a can of worms!

 

[khplaw]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

The only dogs that are bred for fighting is the Bully Kutta

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[h=2]From Wikipedia
Temperament[edit][/h]A Bully Kutta's temperament ranges in variety. However, the breed is generally docile.[SUP][2][/SUP] Training them and introducing them to family early on in puppyhood is recommended. It is a very smart dog and can easily be trained. They are loyal and protective of its master, their family, and their master's belongings.[SUP][3][/SUP]
[h=2]Dog fighting[edit][/h]Because of this breed's dog aggression, it is commonly used in Pakistan for dog fighting.
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Again, the dog learns from the things its master teaches it, and in different cultures, and at different evolutions, ANY dog can be taught to do anything. Note that the general temperament does not mention spontaneous or independent decision making to fight. They are obedient, protective and loyal.

 

[khplaw]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

Thank you for a great synopsis KH. The command to back off or release was my original intent and that is why I contracted a trainer that did protection work, who knew it would open a can of worms!

Thanks for the positive feedback all!

What I finally decided was to have a single command for immediate release and retreat, if those terms are applicable. "Let go of the bad man you have a hold of and come to me" = OUT! "Get outta there and come to me!" Works on robbers, other dogs, etc. I am training it with a sense of urgency in my tone, and at an unmissable volume. Even my Boston terriers know what OUT means now. Just seemed like a good choice, in that it is not something you would just casually say to a dog during the course of a normal day. If it helps anyone else, please feel free to use OUT to your heart's content!

 

[gamestaff]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

let me clarify, by fight I do not mean a "sport" or organized dog or animal fight. I mean used to engage in violence to complete a task. in order to effectively guard anything whether it be property or person, a dog must be willing and able to fight a threat should the threat not be thwarted by warnings or presence. if it is not intended to fight away the threat, it is a deterent dog at best. the fact that the corso was and is used as a guard of person and property demands that it has been and must be willing to fight a man or any other threat.

 

[whit72]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

I mean used to engage in violence to complete a task.

This basically describes every breed on the planet. From hunting to fighting and everwhere in between.

I guess its just semantics, I dont disagree that a fight may be the end result, just that we would classify them as a "fighting Breed"

Just as I wouldnt classify a police officer as a fighting profession even though that very well may occur.

 

[Cody]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

When most dog people refer to a "fighting breed" they are not referring to defensive drive, which is what a guard dog is required to have. They are, as we know, referring to bred specifically for dog fighting. I have to agree that it is a matter of semantics, but a CC by nature are not dog aggressive. In the dogs that I have met, the large majority will not actively start a fight, but they will not back down from one either. They are not considered a "fighting breed".

 

[whit72]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

I love the traits found in this breed, quiet, homebodies who would never start a fight but have no problem ending one especially when a family member is in danger,

Kind of remids me of myself a little bit.

What ever their classified really doesnt matter to me, I consider her a friend and companion.

 

[Mamacast]

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I may suggest that trainer just visit this thread to get a better understanding of third bread ;-)

 

[cblond1121]

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I hate how people (including some trainers) stereotype breeds. I love my trainer for the fact that he evaluates each dog instead of the breed as a whole. He has told me that there are some dogs that would not be good candidates for protection work, but based on my corso's temperament and drive that he would be.

Find a trainer that evaluates the dog not the breed.

 

[Mamacast]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

I may suggest that trainer just visit this thread to get a better understanding of third bread ;-)

the breed (blame it on the hour!)

 

[FosterMom]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

www.bigdogshugepaws.com is a rescue group for giant breed dogs based out of the Denver area. There are phone numbers on the website. I would give them a call and see if they know some reputable, Mastiff-experienced trainers in your area. Or if you acquired your Corso from a breeder, try giving them a call and visiting with them about the training.

 

[Mamacast]

Re: Are Corsi considered a "fighting" breed?

www.bigdogshugepaws.com is a rescue group for giant breed dogs based out of the Denver area. There are phone numbers on the website. I would give them a call and see if they know some reputable, Mastiff-experienced trainers in your area. Or if you acquired your Corso from a breeder, try giving them a call and visiting with them about the training.

That's a great idea, my Breeder is in Cheyenne and the trainer is too far from me. I will call that group.