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The Cane Corso is a rare breed mastiff from Italy. It is a medium to large breed with great athletic ability. Upon meeting a Cane Corso you will be left with a lasting impression of a very noble, statuesque dog. In the past, the breed was used in Italy to perform many tasks, including herding, hunting, and protection. They were very athletic in these times and should still be so today. The breed should be mentally stable to perform theses tasks as well.
Sound Body: Strong, defined, balanced. The Cane Corso should appear to be an athlete upon first site. Well tuned, strong muscle on a large bone skeleton. The body is always well defined, too large a dog would be unable to perform the tasks required on the farm. The head should be the first thing you notice, it is bold and square with minimal dewlap. The muzzle is short, wide and strong, the teeth should meet in a slightly undershot bite, though level or scissor are acceptable. The chest should be wide, and the front legs are very strong. The chest is wide and reaches to the elbows, with a tucked stomach. Hips are wide with a high tail-set. The top-line is level when viewed from the side. In a full run, the dog appears to move like a bird, with great power and little effort, reaching with the front and thrusting with the rear. The gait appears effortless with minimal roll in a single track fashion.
Sound Mind: The Cane Corso is a very intelligent dog. The perfect combination of outgoing, friendly, confident, aloof, and protective, adaptable to any situation. They should be able to discern friend from foe, bonding with the family, fearless and confident to be able protect them when needed.
The Cane Corso is a working dog, it should have the drive, willingness, energy and ability to perform any task put before it.
Standard
Please Visit the ICCF Website to view the standardTestimonials
I first contacted Laura and Corey in the Fall of 2001-2006. They answered all my questions to my satisfaction and seemed extremely knowledgeable of the breed, so my wife and I made a appointment to come visit them. When we went down there they both made us feel very comfortable, and answered all our questions in detail. We were also extremely impressed by their dogs. Their temperment was great as well as being impressive physically. So before we left their home we made the decision to put down a deposit on their next available litter(litter was planned for spring 2004). After waiting many months we recieved news in april 0f 2004 that Mia unfortunately had a false pregnancy. We of course were heartbroken. We were informed that they would breed Mia again in the Fall. I explained to them that this would not work because I didn't want to be trying to socialize our Corso in the dead of Michigan winter. It was then that Laura and Corey made an offer to us that I still find unbelievable. They felt terrible about everything and told us they knew of a breeder in another state that had pups available. Not only did they tell the breeder about us(insuring that our application was accepted), but they also offered to pick up our puppy while on vacation in the other state and bring it back for us! Now I don't think that there are too many breeders that would go to these lengths to help someone that they just met. I found this to be outstanding! I can't say enough about how grateful we were to them for this. Needless to say if we ever decide to get Ares a sister we will definitely be getting her from Crestwood Cane Corsos.Steve Cater
Scott and I chose to go through Corey and Laura for first Cane Corso pup due to some personal preferences including their responses from our questions. They did not just answer our questions; they fully explained it and went the extra measure to make sure we understood their explanation, to us that is Superb. Corey & Laura are educated on the breed and the clubs that are out there, such as ICCF & ARBA. Overall, we are very pleased with the way they treated their animals, the new pups and us. They also temperament test the pups before they go to their new homes. They are also very personable.
Sasha (our Cane Corso) is now 8mo. She is very confident, happy, very affectionate and intelligent, sometimes too intelligent for her own good. Sasha is growing into a very beautiful Corso, Scott and I are very pleased with her. If we ever decided to not breed Sasha, I would definitely purchase another one from them. I would recommend Laura & Corey (Crestwoods Cane Corsos) to others that are interested in the breed.
Carol and Scott Huff
Hi -
Basically, here’s my take. Corey and Laura were one of two breeders nationwide I found in a two-year search who are honest and (not unimportantly, normal). They are knowledgeable about the breed, responsive and helpful. They continue to be so. You can definitely feel confident that you won’t have any of the horror shows your read about on the bulletin boards. They do what they say they will do.
I flew to Flint, Michigan to get my dog from them because I got a cheap ($130) air fare. I highly recommend going there if it’s at all logistically possible, because you can temperament test the pups from which you can pick (relative to your place in line). I was first in line, and I temperament tested the entire litter. My male basically turned out to have the temperament that he showed in the tests. Very happy, affectionate guy, a nice house pet.
They are a very solid choice. If/when I buy again, they’ll be my first choice.
Mike Casey
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Q & A
How is the temperament of your dogs?
Temperament is very important to us. Payton & Mia have been temperament tested and has been proven to have the correct temperament for the breed. All of our dogs are very friendly. They are outgoing and will approach anyone to be pet as long as they want to, and yet aren't obnoxious about meeting people. Payton & Mia are registered therapy dogs and visits the schools, and nursing homes.
Our dogs are of the protective nature and are not afraid to stand up and defend themselves or their family as well.
How often do you breed?
We only have one litter per year per female.
Can I place a deposit on a puppy before the breeding takes place? How much is the deposit?
We do accept deposits in advance of breedings, we take 3 for females and 3 for males prior to the breeding. We ask for a $250.00 non-refundable deposit. We are very concerned with the placement of our puppies, and therefore, we reserve the right to refuse sale of a puppy to any one, at any time without reason or notification, in which case you deposit will be returned with a $25.00 service charge being withheld.
Can I reserve a puppy based on color?
Color is not a basis for selling or purchasing a puppy. We do not hold a puppy for anyone based on color. We take deposits and allow picking choice based on when we receive the deposits. Should the color you wanted be taken before you pick your puppy, your deposit will not be returned should you decide not to follow through on your purchase.
What steps do you take to socialize the pups? Are they introduced to children, other dogs, other animals?
The puppy box is located right in the home with us. They are witness to all the sights and sounds of everyday life. We keep the environment as positive as possible, while including loud noises just for the experience. Our friends and family are around to visit on a regular basis, bringing their children as well. (ages 5-14?) Children too young can carry the same sicknesses as puppies and we don't want to put either the child or the puppies in danger. My grandparents visit too. We have other dogs as well who visit the box often to play with the puppies. Quite a sight to see.
We also have 2 cats that are very curious about the babies. They are not afraid of them and join us in the living room for the daily romp about the house.
Do you evaluate each puppy's temperament?
Because we see them so closely each day of their life we are able to learn about each puppy and watch them grow. We have a very vast knowledge about each pup and how they respond to different things already, for instance, we have one VERY OUTGOING confident male, and one Very outgoing and confident female. These two are in to everything. We have one that is a bit on the more reserved side, and one that just likes to sleep. We don't have any that are timid or shy.
At 8 weeks old, we will go through a puppy temperament test and document the results of each puppy.
Will you take back the pup/dog if for some reason I could no longer keep it?
We ask that you contact us if you are ever unable to keep the dog. At that time, we will make arrangements with you to either take the dog back, or help you place them. If the dog is to be transferred to anyone other than yourself, we ask that the dog be spayed/neutered prior to the transfer.
What are the terms of your contract? What guarantees do you offer?
A copy of our contracts are located on this page.
Will any puppies be sold on limited registration? Do you sell breeding stock?
Some of our puppies will likely be sold with limited registration, some with unlimited registration.
What age do you let them go at?
Puppies are not released to their new owners until 8 weeks of age, at which time we expect the new owners to come to us to pick up their puppy. Shipping is available within the continental US, but personal pickup is preferred over shipping.
Do I have to crop their ears?
We do not crop the puppies ears and we leave that decision up to the new owner, it is your choice if you want to crop or not. We do provide assistance to you though in finding a vet and providing pictures, diagrams and instructions.
What about tails & Dewclaws? What about Worming?
Tails are cropped and REAR dewclaws are removed (if they have any), at 3 days of age. Stool samples are taken on the puppies at 7 weeks of age, if there are signs of worms, the puppies will be given worming medicine, if there are no signs of worms, no medicine is given.
Appointments for Kennel Visits are Welcome!
We take appointments for the 1st Sunday of
Every Month when we don't have puppies. When puppies have arrived, you can make an
appointment for any day to visit and help socialize them!
Puppy Apptitude Test
puppy (color, sex) ________________ litter ______________________ date ____________| TEST | PURPOSE | SCORE | 1 |
| SOCIAL ATTRACTION: Place puppy in test area. From a few feet away the tester coaxes the pup to her/him by clapping hands gently and kneeling down. Tester must coax in a direction away from the point where it entered the testing area. |
Degree of social attraction, confidence or dependence. |
-Came readily, tail up, jumped, bit at hands.
-Came readily, tail up, pawed, licked at hands. -Came readily, tail up. -Came readily, tail down -Came hesitantly, tail down. -Didn't come at all. |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| FOLLOWING: Stand up and walk away from the pup in a normal manner. Make sure the pup sees you walk away. |
Degree of following attraction. Not following indicates independence. |
-Followed readily, tail up, got underfoot bit at feet. -Followed readily, tail up, got underfoot. -Followed readily, tail up -Followed readily, tail down. -Followed hesitantly, tail down. -No follow or went away. |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| RESTRAINT: Crouch down and gently roll the pup on his back and hold it with one hand for a full 30 seconds. |
Degree of dominant or submissive tendency. How it accepts stress when socially/ physically dominated. |
-Struggled fiercely, flailed, bit. -Struggled fiercely, flailed. -Settled, struggled, settled with some eye contact. -Struggled then settled. -No struggle. -No struggle, straining to avoid eye contact. |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| SOCIAL DOMINANCE: Let pup standup and gently stroke him from the head to back while you crouch beside him. Continue stroking until a recognizable behavior is established. |
Degree of acceptance of social dominance. Pup may try to dominate by jumping and nipping or is independent and walks away. |
-Jumped, pawed, bit, growled. -Jumped, pawded. -Cuddles up to testor and tries to lick face. -Squirmed, licked at hands. -Rolled over, licked at hands. -Went away and stayed away. |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| ELEVATION DOMINANCE: Bend over and cradle the pup under its belly, fingers interlaced, palms up and elevate it just off the ground. Hold it there for 30 seconds. |
Degree of accepting dominance while in position of no control. |
-Struggled fiercely, bit, growled. -Struggled fiercely. -No struggle, relaxed -Struggled, settled, licked -No struggle, licked at hands. -No struggle, froze. |
1 2 3 4 5 6 |
OBEDIENCE APTITUDE TEST
© 1996 Wendy Volhard; reprinted here with permission
© 1996 Wendy Volhard; reprinted here with permission
| TEST | PURPOSE | SCORE | 1 |
| RETRIEVING: Crouch beside pup and attract his attention with crumpled up paper ball. When the pup shows interest and is watching, toss the object 4-6 feet in front of pup. |
Degree of willingness to work with a human. High correlation between ability to retrieve and successful guide dogs, obedience dogs, field trial dogs. |
-Chases object, picks up object and runs away. -Chases object, stands over object, does not return. -Chases object and returns with object to testor. -Chases object and returns without object to testor. -Starts to chase object, loses interest. -Does not chase object. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
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TOUCH SENSITIVITY: *Do NOT use fingernail. |
Degree of sensitivity to touch. |
8-10 counts before response. 6-7 counts before response. 5-6 counts before response. 2-4 counts before response. 1-2 counts before response. |
1 2 3 4 5 |
| SOUND SENSITIVITY: Place pup in the center of area, testor or assistant makes a sharp noise a few feet from the puppy. A large metal spoon struck sharply on a metal pan twice works well. |
Degree of sensitivity to sound. (Also can be a rudimentary test for deafness.) |
-Listens, locates sound, walks toward it barking. -Listens, locates sound, barks. -Listens, locates sound, shows curiosity and walks toward sound. -Listens, locates the sound. -Cringes, backs off, hides. -Ignores sound, shows no curiosity. |
1 2 4 |
| SIGHT SENSITIVITY: Place pup in center of room. Tie a string around a large towel and jerk it across the floor a few feet away from puppy. |
Degree of intelligent response to strange object. |
-Looks, attacks and bites. -Looks, barks and tail up. -Looks curiously, attempts to investigate. -Looks, barks, tail-tuck. -Runs away, hides. |
1 4 |
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STRUCTURE: (see diagram below) |
Degree of structural soundness. Good structure is necessary. |
-The puppy is correct in structure. -The puppy has a slight fault or deviation. -The puppy has an extreme fault or deviation. |
good poor |
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Interpreting the Scores
- Mostly 1's A puppy that consistently scores a 1 in the temperament section of the test is an extremely dominant, aggressive puppy who can easily be provoked to bite. His dominant nature will attempt to resist human leadership, thus requiring only the most experienced of handlers. This puppy is a poor choice for most individuals and will do best in a working situation as a guard or police dog.
- Mostly 2's This pup is dominant and self-assured. He can be provoked to bite; however he readily accepts human leadership that is firm, consistent and knowledgeable. This is not a dog for a tentative, indecisive individual. In the right hands, he has the potential to become a fine working or show dog and could fit into an adult household, provided the owners know what they are doing.
- Mostly 3's This pup is outgoing and friendly and will adjust well in situations in which he receives regular training and exercise. He has a flexible temperament that adapts well to different types of environment, provided he is handled correctly. May be too much dog for a family with small children or an elderly couple who are sedentary.
- Mostly 4's A pup that scores a majority of 4's is an easily controlled, adaptable puppy whose submissive nature will make him continually look to his master for leadership. This pup is easy to train, reliable with kids, and, though he lacks self-confidence, makes a high-quality familly pet. He is usually less outgoing than a pup scoring in the 3's, but his demeanor is gentle and affectionate.
- Mostly 5's This is a pup who is extremely submissive and lacking in self-confidence. He bonds very closely with his owner and requires regular companionship and encouragement to bring him out of himself. If handled incorrectly, this pup will grow up very shy and fearful. For this reason, he will do best in a predictable, structured lifestyle with owners who are patient and not overly demanding, such as an elderly couple.
- Mostly 6's A puppy that scores 6 consistently
is independent and uninterested in people. He will mature into
a dog who is not demonstrably affectionate and who has a low
need for human companionship. In general, it is rare to see properly
socialized pups test this way; however there are several breeds
that have been bred for specific tasks (such as basenjis, hounds,
and some northern breeds) which can exhibit this level of independence.
To perform as intended, these dogs require a singularity of purpose
that is not compromised by strong attachments to their owner.
The remainder of the puppy test is an evaluation of obedience aptitude and working ability and provides a general picture of a pup's intelligence, spirit, and willingness to work with a human being. For most owners, a good companion dog will score in the 3 to 4 range in this section of the test. Puppies scoring a combination of 1's and 2's require experienced handlers who will be able to draw the best aspects of their potential from them.
Important note from Wendy Volhard...regarding the Touch Sensitivity test - Do not use your fingernail when performing this test. Press between the finger and thumb lightly then more firmly until you get a response.
Developed by Joachim and Wendy Volhard and reprinted here with permission of Wendy Volhard. © 1996 Wendy Volhard.
Special thanks to Betty Bradley for contacting Wendy and getting permission to make this available.
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We DO NOT accept personal check for deposit or final payment.
Deposits are currently being accepted prior to litter being born.
Make Payable to LAURA JARBEAU
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Contact Information
Corey & Laura Jarbeau
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Swartz Creek, Michigan
810-655-5204
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Appointments for Kennel Visits are Welcome!
We take appointments for the 1st Sunday of
Every Month when we don't have puppies. When puppies have arrived, you can make an
appointment for any day to visit and help socialize them!
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