I unexpectedly got a cane corso. Someone was selling a puppy online listed as a black lab pitbull mix. I bought him for 75 dollars and within 2 months of having him, he literally tripled in size. I then did a DNA test on him and found out he is a cane corso. I love him to death!
Everything Will says here is 100% true. My girl Lucy would die to protect me, and the 2 biggest issues I encountered in her training were her separation anxiety and her protectiveness. The number 1 piece of advice I would give a new Cane Corso owner is this: You don't need to train this dog to protect you. That's in their bones, they will do it instinctually. You need to train this dog not to view every new person, dog and situation as a threat. Socialization, socialization, socialization! I take Lucy everywhere; dog parks, music festivals, farmer's markets, restaurants, etc. Because of her level of socialization she is totally calm in all of them. Not just calm, but friendly and sweet. I get compliments constantly on how gentle she is. My local beer garden owner gave me permission to let her off leash while we're there because she is good with everyone. She interacts with toddlers, dogs and grown men and is never aggressive. The few times someone has been aggressive with me, she understands the difference between friendly excitement and aggression and immediately protects me. When she does so she is terrifying. But she never misdirects that protection and that is the best gift you can give both your Cane Corso and yourself.
@@n5freestyle100 In comparison to other Mastiff breeds? No, not at all. Mine only drools when she's super hot or anxious, so basically never at home, only when we're out. But if you've never had a Mastiff or other drooling breed, then yes they do a little bit.
So can you tell me what to do with my corso? I have a 5 month old 85 lb corso and he is SUPER submissive with other dogs at the dog park. Will he grow out of this or does he need training???
@@adoggdog3988 I'd say he's still a puppy and learning his place and size. It's very possible he'll grow out of it. Also, Lucy often acts submissive with smaller dogs because she's learned that they are more willing to play with her when they aren't scared. At one point she played rough with a huge male mastiff/great dane mix and he kicked her butt pretty good, after that she was much more submissive with other dogs for awhile. But we met a guy with a 95 pound female dogo argentino and did a couple play dates at the park because they were very evenly matched and both liked to play rough. They had a great time and she got her confidence back. Maybe find another large puppy with similar energy levels to your dog and get them together several times? It will allow your dog to get comfortable with a peer and get some confidence. If they're constantly around new dogs each time they go to the park it's harder for them to figure out where they stand in the pecking order and thus to feel safe and comfortable in their play.
@@kristopherriemer4807 ah okay I was nervous for a second, yea I just ask because I’ve already met a lab & rottie his age that already show dominant behavior even when they meeting new bigger dogs, but one low growl or bark from an elder dog and he immediately lays down and rolls on his belly.
Cropped ears look awful. My black cc youngster looks awesome with her floppy ears and long tail. The UK need to ban imported dogs that are cropped and docked!
I teach mine to protect me while i sleep. We are doing a lot of hiking and wild camping in forest so it comes handy when he react when something unexpected happend at nighttime in the middle of dark forest. For now i trained him to stand above me (my body is under his belly) and to bark when something or someone approach to close to our camp. He is 5 months old so intimidation factor is slowly developing but man... He is already fearless when it comes to my safety and guarding.
No need to teach that. He will do that on his own. Socialization is much more important than developing/training guarding. He has more protective instict than you can imagine. If you continue this training he may develop an overprotective issue that is very hard to overcome. Amos(my 18mo 130lb corso) stood his ground against a bear at barely a year old.
@@em0rgue433 i noticed that it comes naturally for him. The trick is that he is not charging at anybody without command. Just stand guard and be scary until i come out od sleeping bag asses the situation and recal him. Or let him do his job depending on situation. He have tons of socialization and obiedience every day and he is doing great event in very noisy and crowded places.
@@em0rgue433 i rather would say that with those guard-working dogs breeds for experienced owners you have bunch of keys and socialization is one amongs many of imporant ones.
My dog is 8half months.. she's fully obedience train verbal and hand signals... she's so protective we sleep even sweeter at night-time.. the Deep bark is enough to wake the Dead.. I recommend getting one as a family dog to anybody..... everyday is a training day
A Modern corso isn't much of a protection dog, the traditional corso is a great dog. Most breeders have these modern blood which is ok for the normal person who just want a pet but for guarding and protection they're not really impressive. Your better off with a working presa or Rottweiler.
@@descendancedenoefilsdadam1028 not ignorant, factual. Modem CC have boxer and all soughts of different breeds running through them. They were purposefully diluted for the show ring. A modern CC isn't much of a protection dog, yh they bark and all that but other than that their just pets that can bark.
@@sultanmahmood7485 this is a total hoax from American there is many lines of true corso in Europe. And even if you mix a corso with a boxer a straight mix you will have a hell of a dog that is highly capable to catch even a bull. Your guys know nothing about dog genetics from the Middle East and how the molosser type came in existance they are all closely related to Alanos catching war dogs each part of Europe maintained the same type dog some become mastiff type some molosser type and some bully type. But they are all heavily capable to bite in case of danger or defense. There is also some videos of boxers destroying game bred apbt and dogos Argentino. German boxers are a mix of the amazing Bullenbeisser and old English bulldog two amazing dogs. And boxer is also found in the dogo argentino and never diluted anything in it.
Can't agree more. Our Cane Corso, who's only just 7 months old, is already showing all of the wonderful traits of this glorious breed you mention in this video. What a dog!
Great video. We have a chihuahua , and a corso. Our corso is 2 years old now. They do shed heavily 2-3 times a year when their coat changes. During that time plan on vacuuming, sweeping, and wiping everything down at least once a day! You are right, they are capable to do anything you ask them to. We love the breed.💜
Youre the BEST channel to get information on Cane Corso's...Ive been contemplating getting one for a year now...But I want to make sure I'm FULLY informed on everything...this is the perfect channel for anyone wanting to know more
I loooove this working breed. I crossed a working line with a great dane, and the Cane Dane was a HUGE version. They went to work with several autistic children for pressure therapy and stability support for adults. Amazing temperament.
Make no mistake, if you’re house proud and slobber bothers you, you will will have it on your clothes, wall, and everywhere. If mine even looks at something tasty, he gets massive droolies.
What do II do if my beautiful four month male corso Rocco. One eye is brown the other is blue. Would you as a breeder trainer, consider the refund. I got him two months ago both eyes where blue. Three week later over night we woke up with an expensive flawed puppy. Regardless we love him so much and he is trained well. This defect will stop me breeding and participating in competitions. Any advice?
Question Will? As you are in the UK,how does it work with Ear cropping and tail docking?Is the CC exempt in the UK,because generally its now prohibited in the EU to crop ears and dock tails?Just wondering as most of the Corsos you show are in that set up?
Recently had my English Mastiff Brutus do the Rainbow Bridge, interested in getting a Cane Corso. Can anybody direct me to a great breeder? Thank you for your time
I had myself a cane corso Best dog i've ever had And i gonna get myself another one And if you can handle one, raise theme right.... you should get a cane corso For me, the best dog breed in the world.... again, for me
Our family breed are rotties, we love them, but after my female rottie passed a bit more than three years ago I’m not sure if I could get another one. Just in the past couple months I felt I could have another dog but not another rottie. I can’t do it. But I’ve always loved corsos so I decided that will be my next dog. Just waiting on the breeder I’ve selected to have puppies.
I have a question I have stumbled upon a brindle pit Corso I found him put out when he was 2 months old. He was out on a country road his mother and siblings had been hit my a car and only him and 2 of his brothers made it. Both other boys have been safely homed. One is with a friend of mine. His name is Anthony and he is about 9 months old now and is a great boy but I want to make sure I am fulfilling his life as much as he is mine. Is there any types of toys or exercises he would enjoy more than the tradition walking and the chase toys I have bought him. I got him zhu zhu pets they roll around the house and make noise he loves chasing them lol
@willatherton We have a bitch Cane Corso and she is so nervous on the lead in busy places. Pretty much scared of everything with wheels, noises, groups of people but to the point that all her senses stop working. Doesn’t listen at all, food has no affect, she’s just in fight or flight mode. She’s 16 months old and we’ve had her since she was 11 months and made sure we have socialised her regularly but it’s getting no better. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
I am thinking about getting a corso but have a couple of questions. I am 70 and have a rottie girl and a very old great pyr. we live in farm cattle country. I dont chain or confine my dogs, they are boundary trained and well socialized with people and cattle. We have lots of coyotes and that is one of their jobs. When i got my rottie 4 years ago we had 4 dogs, lost one to old age and another one to I am not sure what. But my great pyr is really old which will leave my rottie alone and i don't think she will do well plus i dont want her taking on coytes alone. We also have had the guys cooking meth guys start moving out this way so i really want another big breed. I know a guy who breeds who is trying to convince me that is what i need. thinking about getting a male pup... any advice
As a new owner that has done lots of research. I'd say corso would be perfect for you. They generally stick around, especially if they are on duty. I would say they aren't as happy to be left alone as your great pyr. Great pyr is happiest with its flock. Where corso is more bonded with its human.
@@doakesanddrax thanks so much for the reply! I sleep with my rottie and the pyr alerts if she needs help and I really miss my old rescue who was my shadow so that sounds great to me.
Love this breed but I love the outdoors and want a dog who can keep up. Following the history of this breed you talk about is this breed still able to hike and handle distance?
Thank you for the breakdown… it’s a fairly new breed to me.. but I’ve instantly fallen for this beautiful Beast. It’s now a must have. So , again I appreciate the knowledge & perhaps even the pronunciation: me : American: = Cane ( 🦯) Corso. Your English: Can-E Corso!? 🤷🏽♂️
Beautiful dogs but you definitely shouldn't be promoting dogs with cropped ears,! Not only illegal but cruel! One of your videos that has got a thumbs down!
Hi Will loving the videos, we pick up our corso puppy in 3 weeks, i really want our boy to be well socialised but don't want to jeopardise his joints, how much exercise would you recommend in the 1st year? We we're told with our Dogue de bordeaux 5 mins for every month of life what do you think? Really appreciate your advice.
Beautiful dogs! I’m a dog walker. One of the dogs I walk is an 8stone mastiff cross boxer. I find people steer their dogs away and cross the street when I’m out with him… until they get to know him…which is sad, because he is the softest sweetest boy I have on my books. Don’t bully the bullies. ❤
Lost our cane corso lab mix,Boss, 140 pound gentle giant. He loved everyone, except strangers that wanted to come into his house or yard unaccompanied by a family member. Lost him at 10 to cancer. We always felt love and safety with Boss in our family. We miss him every day.
They have always been my favourite mastiff since I learnt about them over a decade ago. Now like the pitbull they become trendy. I adore these dogs & oneday I will have a protection corso.
American mastiff better family guard dog. It's has the capacity and then some. Yet doesn't have the reputation, insurance costs and issues of the corso. Both are great family guard dogs.
We have our first Corso and she is just over a year now but the first dog we have had that gets car sick. I tried getting her out to classes last year but she gets so sick that she won't go near the car and is to big for me to lift now. Can't say I blame her either but do you have any suggestions? I have tried prescription from the vet. way too expensive and didn't last the trip.
It's stunning you never once mentioned the level of training and understanding of the breed that comes with owning one. Yet you went to quite a detail how easy they are to look after from hygiene point of view... That's a bad rap for the breed.. Anyone thinking of getting the breed, please, do a throurough research and contact as many breeders as you can!
No video stands on its own; this was about advantages of the breed, not “everything to know before getting one”. There are others on the channel that acknowledge what you’re talking about. 😊
@@listentoyourself8422 it’s just part of a bigger portfolio of informative videos about the corso. No selling goes on. And I agree - heavy research in both directions is the only way. Check out the other videos and you’ll see plenty of agreement 😊
@@lp9476 some people purchase like there's a new patio chair... It's necessary to involve warning in every video. These dogs are superb but not for everyone!
@@listentoyourself8422 as an owner of a corso, I agree. As a follower of the channel, I’d say look at the whole picture (including the partner video to this one: Why You Shouldn’t Get a Corso). But maybe you’re right 🤷♂️
Disappointing ... there seems to be a focus on the physical and martial aspects of the dog ... all decent well looked after dogs will die for their master ... not just the Corso. There's a disturbing subtext here ... for people who seem to want to hide behind their pooch. If you feel safe coming home from the pub ... drink less and get an uber ...
1 point about temperament; 1 about the working ability; 1 about the physical upkeep. 3 important aspects to consider when preparing for breed ownership. The subtext is your own to write. If you feel perpetually safe, I’m very pleased for you - but you can’t speak for everyone’s lived experience. Also, no pub was mentioned… 😉
@@lp9476 ""The subtext is your own to write? You're not making sense. You mention safety. Not me. It's not the first thing one thinks about when buying a pet. Perpetuity is a long time ... in a temporal world.
@@gemellodipriapo subtext isn’t inherent in a text; it’s projected by the audience in a meaning-making process, particularly in the absence of an author. And yes, you mentioned safety, apropos the comment on feeling safe in the video, hence my response. Safety (and the perception thereof) matters to a lot of people - particularly the vulnerable - when selecting a dog. It certainly mattered to me when I got my corso, living in a rough neighbourhood. If it doesn’t matter to you, then it’s irrelevant to you, not wrong.
@@lp9476 You don't know what subtext means ...the subtext is the less obvious meaning or message in a literary composition,. the subtext, is the implicit meaning. The implicit meaning here is "get big dog, boss people about." If you don't like my understanding of your "show" ... get over it ... I have a valid opinion as a viewer. I hope you won't put your dog on me! Lol
@@gemellodipriapo it’s amusing that you’re attempting to school me on the meaning of subtext, given my credentials… did you skip ‘Introduction to Literary Theory’ in freshers’ week? It’s not my show; I’m not a pugnacious person; my dog is geriatric; she was never an attack dog; and I have never shown any aggression towards you in wanting to defend this video’s intention. I’m sorry that your projected subtext has upset you, but there’s nothing here that most people would take as a suggestion that you should use a corso as an intimidation dog!
