Vantage
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First time mastiff-forum member, first time Corso owner (to be), not first time dog owner. Hello Forums!I fell in love with the Cane Corso when I first saw one about four years ago. Since that time I have always wanted one, and knew I would one day. To be honest when I was younger, 16, I wanted a Corso because I thought they looked amazing. Now that I am older I really want the responsibility of caring for a pup, and creating "that" bond. I plan to do a LOT of obedience training, because who doesn't like a well manner pup? As well, I find it creates a much stronger bond between the two of you. I have done a lot of reading on this breed (and other breeds as well) so I think I know what I am in for. Although all dogs are different and don't always match what you have read about them.Question ONE:I was hoping some of you mastiff or corso owners could chime in and give me some suggestions on this breed. How is your pup? Things you wish you knew before you bought them, or things you learned after getting them? Troubles you had with your pup? Things you love about them?Question TWO:I was also hoping I could get some suggestions on a GREAT breeder? I am in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area. I do not mind driving 3-4 hours for a great pup! I'd rather not have him shipped but may consider if I really can not find one in my area. Every breeder I have found requires you to fill out a puppy application, and will only sell to owners they see fit. I have only found one breeder (that in my eyes) is amazing, temperament tested, health tested, and very well socialized. [Cane Corsos of Troy]. So I really hope they accept my application. Otherwise I may have to look down south (In the United States) Or elsewhere in Canada. I have great preference towards a black or blue pup. Maybe someone can suggestion a breeder?Extra Information:[What I am looking for in my pup]I want a dog with a strong, impressive presence. One that is protective of it's family, yet still has a very good temperament. A pup with strong working drive, that will still cuddle/sit with you at the end of the night. I plan of doing a lot of obedience training starting as soon as I get him (I want a male). And would like to get into protection training after he is older, if temperament and obedience is great!(I understand this would greatly increase my responsibility for him.)[A little background of my Family and I]My parents and I have been wanting to add a large breed dog to our family for quite some time now. We opted to wait since we were living in a town home, but will be moving to a large detached home with a big fenced yard in a matter of weeks! I will be responsible for taking care of the pup, and help out financially where I can, but my parents have agreed to cover the financial part of things. I am in my very early twenties, and dealing with a back injury (chronic problem). So obedience/training would be a big thing for me! I can not have an out of control 100+lb pup, but I do not worry about this as I am confident I can train him, and will be taking him to many obedience classes.We have a four year old male Yorkie who is well trained, and knows all basic commands (sit, down, stay, stand, leave it, no, fetch, responds to commands in a second language, we can shave him/bath him/cut his nails without any fuss). I am currently working on the heel command with him. He lives inside and we often joke that he has a better life than some peoples kids lol. (He will sleep beside us in our bed, usually hide his head under our blanket. Is very well groomed. Will curl up on our sofa inside a blanket in the cold. Eats our home cooked food (eggs, rice, meat/fish, etc.) Brushes his teeth every night.)