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StoneCroft Cane
Corso
Italian Mastiff
~ athletic mastiff ~ working molosser ~
personal guardian ~ family pet ~
Questions about procedures at StoneCroft....
How long have you been breeding the Cane Corso? I purchased my first Corso, Gus, in 1996. Within, weeks of that, we acquired our first adult female. I have since visited many breeders on the East Coast, as well as, in Italy. I have acquired a wealth of information on the breed, as well as, books and videos. I continue to aquire my breeding dogs from around the world. Preferring to use import bloodlines.
Do you have a health guarantee?
Yes, click her to review my contract.
Contract
What are your prices?
$1500 for a pet puppy. $2000 for a breed quality
pup. The puppies in the litter that come the closest to the breed standard
for head type are the pups that are available as breed quality. Breeding
or Showing is not a requirement. After 15 years of breeding the Cane
Corso, I am able to make an educated decision on the head type when the litter
is about 6-7 weeks old.
What is the cost of ear cropping? I only do ear cropping on the pups I'm keeping, unless you purchase the training option. Training the pup for puppy obedience, crate training, and ear cropping is an additional $1300. The pup is with me for 4 to 6 weeks for the training.
If you choose to crop the pups ears, the cost is usually $300. Whether or not you choose to do it is up to you. It is not a requirement for show dogs. If you do decide to crop, use a Veterinarian that crops ears often, regardless of the breed. Take along some pictures of your favorite crop and a print out of this ear crop page and you shouldn't have any problems. Ear Cropping Page
Is the tail docked and are the dewclaws removed?
Yes, the tail is docked a
few days after birth. The dewclaws on the back legs are removed if
present.
Does the puppy receive any shots before shipment?
Yes, the pups receive a
immunization shot at 5,8, &12 weeks old.
How are your dogs registered?
We register with AKC.
The Cane Corso received full AKC recognition in July of 2010. In the past I registered with FCPR (Federation Cynagloque
Puerto Rico), but since AKC is accepting the Corsos, that is the only registry I
use now.
What is the most important factor you breed for?
I do not strive to
produce just one factor of the breed, rather the whole dog , all at once.
Dogs with bad temperaments or health issues do not stay in my program.
I am constantly improving upon good looks, good hips, and good athletic
ability. Good temperament is always the top priority.
What type of training do you do?
My dogs have basic obedience
training. They
really enjoy it. I raise my litters around different types of equipment
that will improve their confidence towards unstable footing or odd noises.
Are your dogs Champions?
Some of our dogs have received a Championship in
the conformation ring. We learned early
that making a dog a Champion doesn't really carry much merit. Nearly any
Corso can be championed after attending enough shows, regardless of their looks
or temperament. Just because a dog has a Championship doesn't make it a
well rounded good specimen. Temperament and health need to be given just
as much consideration as their looks. Competing in the Conformation ring can be
fun. A lot of practice goes into preparing for the competition. Some
handlers have developed a real art to making a dog look good in the
ring. Champion titles are often acquired because of the skill of a
handler, so don't bank on those Ch. initials being an indicator for a superior
dog. Several of our dogs, and the offspring they have produced, are
champions, but we would like to stress to you this should not be used as an
indicator for a dogs worth.
As it goes with so many breeds, some breeders get so focused on producing winning show dogs that the essence of the breed is ignored. The temperament and athleticism of the Cane Corso are the most valuable assets of the breed. It is what sets them apart from other breeds.
Do you have any Corsos in the house?
Yes, I do have a Corso in the house. I generally take turns as to who I
bring indoors with me. The dogs have their own building, which they live
very comfortably in.
You can see
more of it here: dog
kennel.
They have a huge fenced in yard and get out to play at
least once a day, but usually twice.
They are often taken for outings to the River or to hit some trails.
What standard do you breed for?
The Corso has been a farm dog for centuries,
breeding 2 dogs for their working ability, NOT LOOKS. It has only been in
the past 15 years that looks has taken the front seat. Do you want a dog
because it is in accordance with diagrams on a piece of paper?
Please note, that those diagrams are frequently changed. It has been completely
absurd to watch the flip-flopping adjustments to the standard regarding the correct
bite and eye shape for the corso here in the USA. Standards should be used as a
guideline, especially to those new to the breed. Now that the breed is
fully accepted by AKC, it is hopeful that there will be less changes to the standard.
Although, it is my strongest belief that the breed club in America should have
went with the standard from the country of origin, Italy.
-I breed for strong breed type. This means I want my offspring to look like a Cane Corso.
- I breed towards the Italian FCI standard but I will always put health and temperament as a priority. This means if I have a Corso who has excellent health, excellent temperament, excellent type, and excellent pedigree but has the less desired eye color or bite. I will keep this dog in my breeding program.
My Soap Box Statement:
Breeding greatly oversized Corsos, will reduce the breeds
athleticism. The Cane Corso is the most athletic of the Mastiffs, lets
keep it that way. If you want a huge dog, go with another breed.
Female Corsos generally range from 80 to 110 lbs. Males 95 to 125 lbs.
There are plenty of exceptions, but the bigger they get the less athletic they
are.
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