@Lexinrose, no offence but you sound like a first time dog owner. I've grown up with large dog breeds all my life. You posted a lot of different things in that wall, but I'll try my best to address each. Firstly, I don't know why your pit is lunging at people, that is part of the reason I am looking for a GOOD breeder with a reputable and STABLE bloodline. Well bred Corsi should NOT be attacking everyone they see. Again depending on where you get your corso, the breeder I am looking at..most of their dams/sires and around or under 100lbs, some are larger and that is totally possible. And I have taken that into consideration.
And please do NOT take my words out of context and make assumptions, where did I post that most good breeders have not accepted me??? I NEVER said that. I said I am doing my RESEARCH, and looking at as MANY different reputable breeders as I can. If I decided not to go with one, it is NOT because "THEY" did not accept me, but because I CHOSE they were not what I am looking for, for whatever reason that may be. (Like one breeder saying they had big heads, solid bones, longest breeder in ___ area, but could not provide me with anything more than a preliminary hip consultation.)
Back to finances and training - I appreciate you outlining all those things, but fact of the matter is they do not *need a Toy box full of toys. They need attention, physical and mental exercise. Just as they do not *need a bunch of treats (like many owners think they do.) Sure some antler or RAW bones are nice from time to time, but they don't *need multiple treats a day to keep them occupied.
Next my Yorkie did not learn heel for a while, but was it necessary? Because he can't heel does not mean he is pulling on a leash. And if you know a lot about small breed dogs they do not necessarily need a lot of exercise. 30 minutes of Fetch (which I taught him, go get it, come, release, etc) and he's all tired out. He can't last more than 5 minutes in 5degree CELCIUS temperature without shivering (with a thick coat/sweater ON). So in winter he is always inside and we tire him out with mental training and fetch
. I am a nature guy and I enjoy going to the park, sitting by water, walking trails and forests, thus I am looking for a breed I can take with me on these activities, since I don't know a lot of people who personally enjoy these things. (most people I know like to go to bars, play basketball, etc...and that is not me... I don't recall going to even ONE party in high school or university, just not my thing. I don't drink or do anything else like that.) I do enjoy a came of friendly soccer form time to time.
Finances will be shared by my parents and I, THEY also want a large breed dog and will ALSO be contributing to the expenses. They are just allowing me to pick a breed I want, and would like me to care for him, which I am more than willing and knowledgable to do. (more on that in my next paragraph). Still on finances, I do not have ANY intentions of moving out of my parents home for the next 10-15 years to be completely honest. We have a good sized home and they welcome me to stay. (I guess it might be more of a culture/religion thing. My cousin is 28 and he still lives with his parents. One of my best friends is 33 and his sister 29 and they both live with their parents, in a million+ dollar home might I add.) I have zero interest in going on any vacations in the future, my last trip on a plane was 12 years ago, and to be honest I just don't have interest in travelling. I like to spend my time in my city, outdoors, and at home.
Next is training? Firstly my Yorkie is as trained as he needs to be, he knows sit,stand,stay, lay, wait, leave it, paw, and more in two different languages. We groom him, hair cut, shower, nails, ears and he lets us without issue, he actually enjoys it. And in most cases we can just pick him up if we need to. I carry him up a flight of stairs to his bed most days, which is what I'll be doing with my Corso *as a puppy*(yeah he'll be heavier I am aware).
Lol @ petsmart (and lol $120), that is where I took my first dog when I was 10 or so. No offence but they are horrible. I plan on going to a reputable trainer, and am looking at one that works in conjunction with AKC and holds AKC obedience/tracking events/trials (as well as others more experienced with the Cane Corso/Molosser breeds). $265 for puppy kindergarten. $300or so for obedience. And then possible tracking and schutzhund/bite work. I plan on getting him his CGC title asap. Followed by working towards an Obedience title and then IPO. I've been doing a lot of reading and research on this lately, and what better way than hands on? Of course I will have a professional to help me.
Sure I will still buy him toys to play and help train. Strong rope toys, firehose material toys, things he can not eat and tear apart easily, as most large breed dogs usually do with things like teddy bears/squeak toys. My best friend has a King Shepard and I walk him from time to time, he pulls a little, but I'm fine with it. Over time I have learned what aggravates my back, and how to do things to not aggravate it, and what kind of things I should not do.
For food - Taste of the Wild is what I plan on feed my Corso, and possible raw from time to time. My yorkie only gets Natural food, no artificial flavors/colours/additivies, and it is one of the pricer foods there. But we care for his health. My vet works at an Animal Hospital, and he does not just stick a bunch of needles in him every year (like most vets do for money). He tells me what is necessary and what is not.
I think that covers most of it. And finally I'm NOT attracted to this breed soley on it's appearance. But it's temperament, the fact that it is a strong protective breed, but one that also loves to be loved. I could get a husky, similar in taking care of needs/training, but one that does not want to cuddle and chill with that family (not what I want.) And lastly, I could care less about what Joe-Blow and others things. The Corso is for me because that is what I want. I don't buy ANYTHING soley to "show off" to others. I could care less what anything thinks, as long as my corso is well behaved and trained. I'm not really sure where half your post came from, reading between the lines? Making assumptions? But if you actually read my entire thread then maybe you'd have a better understanding. Hopefully from this post you do.
If I plan on making a 14+ hour drive (there and back) to get my puppy, spend $3000+ dollars on him, $300+ on gas (when I can get a pup shipped for ~$400), you don't think I would have sectioned out and thought of other costs, food, vet training before diving into something like that?
And I'm not sure if you have spayed your pup yet, but it sounds like you are the one that bought a pup without doing your research. Please don't spay or neuter before the age of 18months. Do *your* research. And Please, Please, do not do this, that early. Oh also why are you spaying her, is there reason? (think about it, don't reply to me here, start your own thread if you really want to get into that conversation, thank you.)
