Hello Everyone,
My Breeder sent word of your group and here I am, happy to join. I own 2 CCs, one is 30-mos black brindle and the other is 5-mos red brindle. Both are girls and what a rush to own even one CC. I got my 1st one quite by unplanned circumstance. At the time, I was finding homes for a few dogs to keep them from the local shelter. Having placed 3 (including one new sniffer with the local police) a friend relayed urgent circumstances that resulted in a 4-hr trip. I won't describe the what, where or whom (because we can't stop people from owning more dogs or legitimizing their appearance). Checkbook and bankcard in hand yielded successful talks to relinquish what I thought was an attractive rottweiller/lab mixed "dog." On the way home we stopped at the pet shop to purchase a new collar and sorts - we made it as far as the curb beside my car. While coaxing her not to be afraid, a man walked by and said she looked like a CC. "Sorry, never heard of them." We got home, she ran in my house and refused to go outside until a week (with more coaxing) later. Walking down the street, a man popped out of his truck, said he owned 5 CCs and guessed she was about 6 mos old. Then papers arrived and my "dog" was a 5-mos puppy. Having past owned 2 other rare breeds, I hadn't considered "owning" any more dogs - just happy to find homes for the soon-to-be homeless. While doing the responsible thing of researching the breed, she comes into my house ready-made for my lifestyle. Never needed housebreaking, willing for the command, beats me to the door to go back inside, no chewing, tearing and intuitive with me and other people. So what to consider? Several years ago, I decided to fancy only rare breeds prefer short-hair, low grooming, easy training, gentle with children and instinctively protective. Here's one dropped into my lap and that's where she is on most nights, now at 87 lbs.
My second pup I purposely researched, comparing several breeders' stock and programs. I bought her from a very good Breeder - the same one who sent me word of your forum. I don't think they'll mind me mentioning Mad River Cane Corsos (hope you don't either!). We were in our 1st show and there will be more coming. Now, if a more experienced owner can tell me if I should be worried about her natural ears folding to the side inside of straight down? Will they fold down on their own? So far, she's best me in taping them. I know that cropping is the norm in the US, but I like the ears.
