Reputable Cane Corso Breeders in Texas?

[Dogdragoness]

I have been researching the molossers ... mainly the Boerboel and the cane corso, but after months and months of research I believe that a corso would be better suited for me and my personality as well as my home setting. Now comes the problem of finding a reputable breeder. Since I have read that Corsi temperaments can be "all over the place" so to speak, with some issues with shyness and aggression, I want to make sure that I am choosing the best breeder I can. I know what to look for as far as the "type" of dog I want, but I still would like more pointers on what to look for in a good, reputable corso breeder, can never have too much goods information .

 

[cinnamon roll]

What type of temperament are you looking for? Also would you be willing to ship?

 

[Dogdragoness]

I might as long as the breeder isn't too far away and I could be absolutely sure the breeder was reputable, being that this will be my first cane Corso.

But I would prefer to stay in- state (Texas)

 

[Cody]

Finding breeders that ship will be harder and harder. With the new regulations in effect the shipping or selling of pups sight unseen will be pretty much shut down for the reputable breeders. I personally will not purchase a puppy sight unseen regardless of how far I have to travel. In Texas you have a few options, there is Phantom Cane Corso, Erik is a good guy, has some very nice dogs. The male that he bred "Leo" was the first dog to win BOB at Westminster. There is also Roy Rojas of El Mesquital Cane Corso, although I am pretty sure he moved back to Mexico recently. I am sure there are others but those are the 2 I would start with.

 

[Dogdragoness]

Thank you for all your replies, I have exchanged emails with Erik or Phantom cane Corso in hopes of getting on his waiting list for his upcoming litters.

I think a more laid back, and submissive (but not timid!) male puppy would be best for our household.

 

[Cody]

Great Keep us updated. Erik is a good guy and has some nice dogs

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

Dogdragonness

In the interest of being fair I am on a few of the other boards that you are a member of and I know that you have asked this question there and I also know why you are now asking it here but I hope that you give the full details to those that are recommending breeders as we all tend to have at least a friendlier relationship (some have lifetime friendships) with the breeders they recommend people to and it is only fair that if people are going to recommend their/a breeder they know the details, and I certainly hope that you would be divulging those details to any of the breeders that you contact.

 

[Dogdragoness]

Yes, I am aware I have asked this question in the past but was forced to put my plans for taking that next step and contacting any breeders off due to some personal issues. I wanted to clear up any personal matters before bringing a puppy ... ANY puppy into my home I wanted to make sure that I was going to be able to devote my full attention to the potiental new addition to our family. During that time I also researched other breeds and did some serious reading and soul searching to make sure I was doing the right thing, again and again, I kept coming back to the corso.

 

[HecatesKeeper]

We just got our pup from Valkyrie cane corso. They did ship her her to us. I was really nervous about getting a pup sight unseen, and nearly backed out of the deal, but I couldn't be happier! Her temperament is amazing, our dog trainer agrees after his own temperament test. I don't know much about breeders, but I do know that we have heard nothing but good things about Valkyrie, before and after getting her. I was still worried after getting, her but 2 different people on here messaged me and told me knowing where she came from, I have nothing to worry about temperament wise. I would say who they were, but I just emptied my inbox and can't remember.

 

[Dogdragoness]

I would rather stay local if I can. I like to be able to deal with the breeder in person and be able to pick up my puppy from the breeder in person. Call me old fashioned I guess LOL

 

[HayleyMarie]

DD- I want to ask you why you think you need a mastiff, or want a mastiff. I know currently you have a dog that does not get along with your other dogs and that you have anxiety issues that IMO and probably the opinion of other Mastiff owners does not match well. I agree with Black Shadow Cane Corso you posted on multiple forums , where told many times why you are not the right home for a cane corso or any other mastiff breed and you even agreed that you are not the right home for one...why are you keeping this information behind. To be fair to the forum and members giving you breeder recommendations, you should put it all out in the open

 

[Cody]

I would certainly be interested to know the history of why the others are posting here. As I do not have time to spend time on other dog forums, besides this one, I feel that you are omitting some important facts. Care to fill us in?

 

[Dogdragoness]

That's kind of a loaded question, why does anyone "need" any breed? Your fila is your first fila, everyone has to have a "firt in everything. I want one because I like them as a DOG, not because I want a big scary dog or a mean aggressive dog. I love how they bond with their people and love you like no other.

I have spent time soul searching and I want to the all breed dog show that was recently here and that's where I got to meet the Corso breed (as well as some dogs in person) and was able to have a very long and enlightening conversation with some breed reps about me, AND my mild anxiety. It's not like I go into a panic attack in social situations. I only get anxious in restaurant or environments like Walmart, both of which I will not have a dog with me anyway.

The dog in question that doesn't get along with other dogs actually doesn't get along with ONE dog, a long term foster we have here that is the only dog she has not gotten along with to date, for some reason they don't like each other ... They have since been separated.

 

[Duetsche_Doggen]

Thank you for all your replies, I have exchanged emails with Erik or Phantom cane Corso in hopes of getting on his waiting list for his upcoming litters.

I think a more laid back, and submissive (but not timid!) male puppy would be best for our household.

I can understand laid back...but the "submissive" portion.

 

[SevenSins]

As many people on other forums have told you, you and you specifically do not need a Corso. Or a Dogo, or a Fila, or any of the other large, powerful molosser breeds you've discussed getting a hold of. You have severe mental and social issues, anxiety and paranoia. You want a dog to intimidate people with, and most of us who "know" you are well aware of it. You've admitted getting enjoyment out of intimidating people that you don't want to be around (women nursing in public, for example). You see people, generally, as a threat. That sets the dog up for failure, and potentially puts the people around you in a dangerous situation because YOU have taught that dog not to exercise discretion, because people, generally, are a "threat." There isn't an ethical Corso breeder alive who would sell you a dog if they actually took 15 minutes out of their day to check your posting history on other forums.

 

[Dogdragoness]

Seven sins- My opinions of people have no effect with the way I treat my dogs.
You do not know me in person, you don't know how I am really am and I don't understand why you have to bring my (non dog related) issues with the users on a completely different forum and turn it into a personal jab at me

I'm sorry, maybe submissive want the best word, perhaps I should have used "non dominant".

 

[SevenSins]

Seven sins- My opinions of people have no effect with the way I treat my dogs.

But how you behave around people can and will AFFECT your dog.

You do not know me in person, you don't know how I am really am

I know how YOU describe YOURSELF to be. Are you saying you've made it all up this whole time?

I don't understand why you have to bring my (non dog related) issues with the users on a completely different forum and turn it into a personal jab at me

Has little to do with the users of any other forum and everything to do with how you've described yourself and the content and context of your own posts. You act as if I'm the only person who has this opinion. And it's very much dog-related when it has the great potential to directly affect a dog that you end up with because you weren't honest with the breeder.

 

[SevenSins]

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AK

 

[cinnamon roll]

Wow def sounds like a mastiff is not a breed for you. I can speak for anyone else but you dont seem like the type of person to be on this forum.


FYI
I NURSED ALL 3 OF MY KIDS IN PUBLIC.

 

[Dogdragoness]

I see you only have two posts on here ... You didn't join on here just to "whistle blow" on me, did you? Because if you did, that says more about you than it does me.

I do get anxious in certain situations (restaurants, supermarkets, malls), but they are all situations where dogs are not allowed, I am fine in venues people normally take dogs (parks, pet supply stores, TSC, Home Depot).

Besides, all the intimidating things I said weed when I was younger and stupid. My opinions may be the same but now I have learned to keep them to myself (at least interpersonally, over the Internet is a whole different thing).