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Yes there are a lot of "false" Corso that some backyard breeder mixed with pitbull, terrier, mastiff, to appear to be a Corso but are not.
You will pay for quality. Temperament is the #1 trait I would look for in a "Cane". Most want or think that they will get aggressive that's not what the breed was meant for, but they have no issue with protecting it's master and property.
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As with everyone else, my bias is going to show through here. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better companion than a Newfoundland. They're extremely gentle, love being around people, have a very laid-back disposition and you never have to worry about them being a trip hazard ( ). As an added bonus, the average Lab will have a higher food bill than a Newfie because Labs are much more energetic/active. My best friend's neighbor, when I was a kid, had one. He'd be constantly loose, and come running over to his place every day to play with his Golden Retriever. He was huge, but very friendly.
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Since w'fowl and birds are not on the agenda, I'd go with a papillon if I just wanted a little house dog, catahoula or other cur if something bigger.
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Standard Schnauzer, fearless, don't shed and great companion.
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Norwegian Elkhound. Love them. Cool little dogs. A neighbor of mine back in the late 1980s had a brace of them.
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Labrador Retriever Because only the best will do.
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Although I said a Lab immediately, this guy is growing on me. A "bear" dog my son brought home 2+ years ago. Ended up sick as a pup and missed that first year of training. Wound up as a pet. In less than 3 weeks he will be leaving with my son after he gets married.
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Boxer - without question.. I've had 'em since I was 5 yrs old. Nothing like a good Boxer..
But - at my age - once these two are gone there will be NO MORE dogs in this place..
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I ended up with a red Doberman when our son went away to school.+ Had never thought much of them in the past, but that non neutered bitch sure changed my mind. She knew what I was thinking be for I did, never left the yard with out an ok, would run male dogs off the property even while in heat,never left my vicinity, was not friendly unless I told her it was ok.Just a super dog. Still tear up a bit when I think of her. Just my take on one Doberman. Cheers NC
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TRH, what do they (corso) do that a GSP can't, besides kill humans and dogs easily and drop a pound of chitt? Beyond being a companion/pet, my main secondary purpose for a dog is property and personal protection, so intimidation factor is a major part of my preference. I don't live in a gated community, yet have never, in my 52 years, been the victim of a house break-in/burglary. Can't be a coincidence. One factor in my selection is the type of dog that burglars and muggers say in surveys that they most respect and would be least likely to test.
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Kids are for people that can't have dogs
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A pup from the pound. They're awesome.
Done that twice (except, in both cases, adult dogs). Never been disappointed. Do it that way, and they can pick you..
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Yes there are a lot of "false" Corso that some backyard breeder mixed with pitbull, terrier, mastiff, to appear to be a Corso but are not.
You will pay for quality. Temperament is the #1 trait I would look for in a "Cane". Most want or think that they will get aggressive that's not what the breed was meant for, but they have no issue with protecting it's master and property. I was once personal friends with Dr. Carl Semencic, the author of many authoritative books on dogs and dog breed history. When, about twenty years ago, I told him I was considering a Cane Corso, he informed me that the actual breed doesn't any longer exist. All that's left is a recreation of the original breed. That's not to say they're not great dogs.
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Can't speak for anybody else, but I would choose : 1. Black lab 2. Yellow lab 3. Golden retriever 4. Chocolate lab
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I ended up with a red Doberman when our son went away to school.+ Had never thought much of them in the past, but that non neutered bitch sure changed my mind. She knew what I was thinking be for I did, never left the yard with out an ok, would run male dogs off the property even while in heat,never left my vicinity, was not friendly unless I told her it was ok.Just a super dog. Still tear up a bit when I think of her. Just my take on one Doberman. Cheers NC I had a male Red Doberman, myself. He was perhaps the best dog I ever had. Similar to your description. He actually knew the property line, and would walk to the edge, but not step off unless with me. He also took his cues from me on who was a friend and who was not. If I welcomed someone, his conduct towards them was indistinguishable from that common for a Yellow Lab. He died of heart failure at age twelve. He was eight or nine, I believe, in that picture. No, I'm not an immortal. That picture was intentionally antiqued.
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A pup from the pound. They're awesome.
Done that twice (except, in both cases, adult dogs). Never been disappointed. Do it that way, and they can pick you.. Depends on who picks the dog. My wife is 50/50, the German Shepherd Rottweiler mix was outstanding, the Samoyed was a high strung beotch in every sense of the word and one of the worst dogs I've ever had. The chessy that truly picked me, best dog I've ever had.
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They are cute.
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Norwegian Elkhound. Love them. Cool little dogs. A neighbor of mine back in the late 1980s had a brace of them. Playful, energetic without being manic, and loyal. They form a strong bond to their owners. As independent as they can be, they get their feelings hurt if they are reprimanded. They will pout and sulk until all parties make up. At around 50 lbs, they are small enough to pick up, yet are ceratinly not 'kick me" dogs (unless you want to lose a foot)
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They are cute.
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