We just got the news the CFC and AgriCanada has full recognized the breed here in Canada! We finally have a registry in Canada for our breed!
Cool, so is the same one as the CKC is usingSorry thought I had answered above... guess I should take more time to read what I am typing. We are using the old ENCI standard... you can view it on the site as it is the same one that we have used since inception in 1996.
http://www.canecorsoclubofcanada.ca/BreedInfo.html
The AKC uses a different standard, right? Im totally confused when it comes to those standards, I do like to see breeders keep to the standard regarding size. I think it's important the dog is kept athletic over being bred to be huge. I noticed Mary's dogs are on the smaller size which is why I flagged her site years ago when I first started looking at breeders.
Is Safir 110lbs or under?I never post on forums, but this really draw my attention.
First, Mary - BIG congrats on this achievement! I know you work hard for the breed and represent it well and do lots to move it forward. Again - Congrats! this is just the beginning!
Second - I have a male that DOES fit the CKC standard. He is NOT "danish" looking. He actually has perfect structure, lots of muscle, thick bone and is a littermate (and a twin brother as my breeder says) to the Westminster's 2012 BOB winner and currently the #1 Cane Corso dog in AKC - Liberty's Armed and Dangerous. He can also move beautifully that seems to be rather a luxury in the breed lately, as well as excels in sports.
I have also met a number of males from very reputable breeders who are AKC champions and DO fit CKC standard. Beautiful dogs, btw, that can move!
You are right - unfortunately, judges often do see bigger as better and place a less balanced dog with poor movement over a quality dog. But this is just a matter of time and educating the judges, and I am sure that people like Mary working hard at preserving the breed and educating those new to the breed.