Breed Info
Purchasing a Cane Corso
Few things
in life are more satisfying than giving a good home to a loving, devoted, bundle of joy -
known as a puppy! But before you start your
search, a little research will go a long way to make sure the puppy you take home is just
the companion you hope it will be and nothing less.
Before you fall in love with the first adorable cane Corso face you see, take the
time to thoroughly interview breeders. You
may not find a breeder who fits 100% of your criteria, but if you receive more than a few
negative responses, consider another breeder.
Remember: You are adding a new member to your family for the
next 8-10 years. This is not the time to
bargain hunt! Prepare to spend $1,000 or more
for a well-bred pet quality puppy and $1,500-$2,000 for a well-bred show quality puppy
from a reputable breeder. Do not be in a
hurry. If getting a Corso RIGHT NOW is the
most important thing on your list than you are not serious and will get what you ask for -
just any old Corso. You should take the time
to talk to breeders, owners and research the breed as much as possible before purchasing
your puppy.
When you
begin to talk to Corso breeders about the possibility of purchasing one of their puppies,
they should have as many questions for you as you have for them. They should have worked carefully to produce
puppies of high quality, good health with stable temperaments. They should want to make sure that the care,
commitment, protection, and companionship you will provide for a puppy would ensure the
top quality of life it deserves.
Like any
other breed, Cane Corsos can have potential health problems. It is important you buy from a breeder who screens
for any known problems in the breed. It is
equally important that you understand that even if the sire & dam have been screened
and found clear of any health problems, there are NO guarantees that your puppy will never
develop a problem during it's lifetime. Screening
breeding stock for health problems will lessen the chance that your puppy will develop
problems, but keep in mind, these are living creatures and there is no way to be 100% sure
that all breeding stock will produce perfectly health puppies since genetics can always
throw in a few surprises!
Questioning
breeders on health issues should NOT anger them. Not
all breeders believe in the necessity of testing or having tests certified, but they
should not object to you asking about potential health problems and should be willing to
provide written documentation of any testing they have done. They should be pleased you care enough about the
health and well-being of your future puppy and that you have taken the time to research
the breed and all health issues surrounding the Cane Corso.
You will
find a list of Questions to ask breeders on this site that should help you determine
whether you want to buy from this particular breeder.
Good luck
with your search for a quality Cane Corso puppy!