Reserving puppies

A $300.00 non-refundable deposit towards the $1000 purchase price is required to reserve a pup. Your puppy must be paid for in full prior to delivery or relinquishment. If already reserved, this must be by 6 weeks of age. To reserve or purchase a pup after 6 weeks of age, it must be paid for in full. Purchasers are expected to be prompt in choosing their already-reserved puppies, since others may be waiting. In compliance with New York State law, puppies cannot be transferred to a purchaser prior to 8 weeks of age.

Our pledge to purchasers

• Puppies are raised inside our home and are handled and socialized from birth.
• We have taken every reasonable precaution to insure the physical soundness and mental stability of the puppy.
• Puppies are de-wormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of age and receive immunizations and a vet-check prior to leaving.
• We will provide a complete medical record for the puppy.
• We offer lifetime breeder support.

Purchaser's responsibilities

• Purchasers must agree to feed puppy food formulated for large breed puppies/dogs.
• Puppy buyers must agree to complete a puppy training class and an obedience training class with the puppy during the first 18 months of the puppy's life.
• Pet quality puppies must be spayed or neutered by their first birthday.

Tails and Ears

We have our puppies' tails docked shortly after birth, but we don't crop the ears. Ear cropping is a purely cosmetic procedure which stems from days when the dogs were used in fights. Ear cropping is not required for the breed, as the Cane Corso standard allows dogs with natural ears to participate in shows.

If you desire ear cropping, we will try to locate a vet in your area with Cane Corso ear cropping experience (you would pay the vet directly for the expense of the procedure). Ear cropping should be done by 10 weeks of age.

When deciding whether to have your puppy's ears cropped, consider the following:

• Cropping the dog's ears will make it look more aggressive (the dog's temperament will be unaffected, however). If you want your dog to appear more aggressive (e.g., home protection), you may wish to pursue ear cropping.
• If the dog's ears are not cropped, the dog will appear less threatening to other people, and will appear more lovable. Don't get us wrong: Cane Corsos are lovable either way, but other people will realize it more quickly with the ears hanging down!
• Some people prefer the ears cropped because this is the traditional look of the breed. This is changing, however. Ear cropping is now banned in many countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, several provinces of Canada, and some places in the United States. Cane Corsos with uncropped ears are becoming increasingly common. Many breeders are now advertising their puppies with uncropped ears, with cropping available for an additional fee for those who want to have it done. We have chosen not to offer ear cropping, but will try to help you find a veterinarian with experience should you wish to have it done.

For more information, visit the Cane Corso Coalition's webpage about ear cropping.