Placid Guardian Cane Corsos : February 2019

Dam & Sire to MnC's Veka di Placid Guardian pictured below with information about both.

What should a Cane Corso look like?

To see the current standard - click here

At Placid Guardian Cane Corsos it's believed that a Corso should look like a Mastiff type dog, never being small in height or weight. Breeders would be wise to choose the slightly taller Corsos remembering this isn't a low built Presa Canario who's purpose was that of a fighting dog. It's not a Great Dane either and shouldn't look like one. The current standard seems to forget the Corso is a mastiff type breed and a unique working dog in that class. The Corso should be rectangular in shape and always active and athletic. Working dogs that aren't athletic aren't working dogs at all. The bigger dog isn't always best, however, the Corso should be a large functional dog. A Corso should never look like a Boxer. Boxers are far to slight framed to allow in the genetic makeup of any corso line. Though Boxers are functional I'd run fast from any line looking like it's got Boxer in it.

More Placid Guardian thoughts on coloring

The color standard in the Cane Corso breed exists for a reason and that is to keep the Cane Corso distinguishable as its own breed. It's suggested you read "RARE" COLORS IN THE CANE CORSO.

Placid Guardian frowns on Black and Tan and will restrict papers on such a dog to prevent breeding. Cane Corsos's are not meant to look like a Rottweiler. White is also a color that is discouraged, white can occur even on Placid Guardian dogs. It's a recessive trait found in most lines. Where does the white come from? Probably came from the Swiss Mountain dog or Bernese Mountain dog long ago. More suggested reading THE COLORS OF THE CANE CORSO.

For a more thorough understanding read about genetics for coloring here.

Cropping Ears - The right thing to do

1) Done correctly, it's painless because the puppy is asleep. Cropping should be done at 6 weeks age for best results and before 10 weeks.

2) Mature Cane Corsos look ridiculous with ears.

3) Wild dogs don't have floppy ears - those ears are man made.

4) It's your dog don't let the P.C. police infringe on your rights by spreading misinformation about pain and cruelty.

5) Cropping does reduce ear infections and torn ears in this breed.

6) It's no different than a spay or neuter only after the fact the ear crop does not hurt. The misinformed will state otherwise. Pain meds do exist and are not needed past 24 hours if at all. If asked the science will be explained.

7) The P.C. crowd won't stop with ears - tail docking is also a target. What's next dew claws that when attached cause the mature dog issue? Dew claws and tail should be done together.

8) Veterinarians can be found pro and con ear cropping don't let the con veterinarians drown out the others.

9) Many babies have circumcision performed with a guardian making the decision - a painful organ. Ears are not a painful organ. Aren't we our dogs guardian?

10) Instead of trying to ban ear crops with new laws taking freedom of choice away, how about supporting those who crop correctly? Become part of the solution watch how a good cropping is done. Don't infringe on others rights without the facts.

11) Backyard breeders are discouraged by ear cropping. It costs money to be done.

12) Veterinarians who crop and bandage are their own worse advocate - learn to do it correctly. No bandages are required when done correctly for a corso. Nothing says stop ear cropping louder than a puppy with needless bandages coming out of the Veterinary clinic where others are quick to judge. In fact air heals bandages infect.

Below is a Cane Corso puppy that just had it's ears cropped and is still sleeping after the surgery. When the puppy wakes she will immediately play as if nothing ever happened. If you haven't seen this then you're not experienced enough to make demands that new laws be made to enforce your own point of view.

* Note: There is an easy way and proper way to remove ear crop stitches. You only need to cut the knots and cut a middle stitch or two the next day or wait longer as stitches provide some stability even without knots if needed. Over time the stitches will now work their way out and you can gently pull them when they are seen dangling. The stitch removal can cause discomfort if you think you must remove the stitches all at once. You don't need to do that once the knots are cut.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

ALCOR's Taz owned by Americana Cane Corso and sire to "Hemi Cuda" a dam once owned by Placid Guardian Cane Corso and bred by Americana Cane Corso

Sire to MnC's Veka di Placid Gaurdian

Tuesday, February 5, 2019