Cane Corso For first time Owner

[Canis-Pugnax-Siciliano]

Many people say this isn't a dog for first time owners, but I still want to get one in the future, do you think it would be ok provided I do the research on the breed beforehand? I'm not a complete newbie as I have taken care of my families big dogs (Pastore Maremmano) and have an assertive nature. Would this I be able to handle this breed

 

[glen]

This is just my opinion. The pups we had I wouldn't have let go to someone with no dog experience. It's not just being assertive it's the right balance. Our eldest of our 3 is very dominant he would've walked all over someone who didn't know how to handle him. Is there a cc rescue centre you could volunteer with and really get to know the breed. We had rottie for over 20 years before we got these. Ccs are an amazing breed there not a background dog.

 

[Vantage]

I don't think it is breed research that one needs, as much as the knowledge to deal with animals (in this case dogs). Put time into learning how to interact with and train dogs, then if you can like Glen suggested, go volunteer with large breed "problem" dogs. (Dogs that may be nervous, aggressive, or overly excited.)

Then research and get to know the breed, before making a final decision.

Only you would know if you are capable of taking care of a large breed dog. You took care of you families's dogs - what does 'take care'' entail? I am presuming they were already trained, in control dogs? What if they were puppies or ill-trained?

How is your life like? Finances? Kids? Work? Are you home often or do you leave at 6am and return at 9pm? Do you have other animals at your home? Do you have time it takes? There is a lot to be considered.

(You do not necessarily have to answer all of that, but consider it before you make a decision.)

 

[Canis-Pugnax-Siciliano]

I don't think it is breed research that one needs, as much as the knowledge to deal with animals (in this case dogs). Put time into learning how to interact with and train dogs, then if you can like Glen suggested, go volunteer with large breed "problem" dogs. (Dogs that may be nervous, aggressive, or overly excited.)

Then research and get to know the breed, before making a final decision.

Only you would know if you are capable of taking care of a large breed dog. You took care of you families's dogs - what does 'take care'' entail? I am presuming they were already trained, in control dogs? What if they were puppies or ill-trained?

How is your life like? Finances? Kids? Work? Are you home often or do you leave at 6am and return at 9pm? Do you have other animals at your home? Do you have time it takes? There is a lot to be considered.

(You do not necessarily have to answer all of that, but consider it before you make a decision.)

Well I want to become a vet and have done many weeks of work experience with a vet, where rescue corsos were brought in and I took care of them, one which had 8 pups which I taught the basics to (sit and to calm down and wait for food.) With my families dogs they are outside dogs, all three of them big (35-45 kg dogs), I also taught them basic manners like sit and stay.

Also this is more for the future as at the moment I definitely can't have one. But I may be an English teacher with not very long hours, no where near 6am till 9pm, and will be living alone for the most part, but will have family over!

 

[Vantage]

I used to have high school teachers who would be at school by 7am and leave after 5, and they lived at least 90minutes away...it ain't easy .
You've been with corso's already, surely you must know the answer to your question. (Your initial post seemed like you did not have much experience with them.) Could you see yourself bringing home one of the Corso's that were at the Vets?

 

[Canis-Pugnax-Siciliano]

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I used to have high school teachers who would be at school by 7am and leave after 5, and they lived at least 90minutes away...it ain't easy .
You've been with corso's already, surely you must know the answer to your question. (Your initial post seemed like you did not have much experience with them.) Could you see yourself bringing home one of the Corso's that were at the Vets?

Definitely. I almost brought home one of the adult females I got close with. And then the second time I went, the puppy that would stick to my leg like velcro... Maannnn it was hard to leave them.

 

[DennasMom]

I think you know the answer... you're familiar with big dogs, you're doing your research, and are prepared to wait until the right dog comes along at the right time.
My only followup question would be: understanding the energy levels, training and exercise needs of a Cane Corso, does that fit with your lifestyle choices?

Sounds like you're well on your way to becoming a responsible mastiff owner to me!

 

[Canis-Pugnax-Siciliano]

I think you know the answer... you're familiar with big dogs, you're doing your research, and are prepared to wait until the right dog comes along at the right time.
My only followup question would be: understanding the energy levels, training and exercise needs of a Cane Corso, does that fit with your lifestyle choices?

Sounds like you're well on your way to becoming a responsible mastiff owner to me!

I spend an hour working out each day. I can definitely change it to suit the dogs needs. What I mean to says that I spend an hour exercising so no problem channeling it for my dog!

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

For the most part it will entirely depend on the individual in question. I find for the most part no I would not allow a first time owner to have a corso with true temperament. The breed is lovely but requires people be willing to put the time in and I find that more so now than in the past there are far too many people that want a lab temperament in a corso body, which for those of us in the breed that are trying hard to preserve true temperament is heartbreaking.

However, if you are willing to put the time in, training, working and doing the best you can for your dog then absolutely it could be the right breed for you. You just need to be entirely honest with your time, goals and lifestyle to the breeder and to yourself.