{"id":1762,"date":"2024-04-30T18:42:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T23:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/?p=1762"},"modified":"2024-04-30T18:45:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T23:45:16","slug":"what-it-means-to-be-the-best-cane-corso-breeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/what-it-means-to-be-the-best-cane-corso-breeding\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Means to Be the Best: Cane Corso Breeding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As dedicated Cane Corso breeders, our commitment <strong>extends beyond<\/strong> simply pairing dogs and producing litters. We understand \u2013 and accept &#8211; the responsibility for shaping the future of this majestic breed. That&#8217;s why we prioritize official testing of hips, hearts, and elbows in <strong>all<\/strong> our breeding dogs. It&#8217;s not just a box to check; it&#8217;s a cornerstone of our ethos, <strong>ensuring<\/strong> healthier, happier generations of Cane Corsos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">SIX Ways We are Different as Cane Corso Breeders; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More Here<\/a><\/span>.<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Official testing is crucial in maintaining the breed&#8217;s health and vitality. In particular, hip dysplasia, heart disease, and elbow dysplasia are common concerns in large dog breeds like the Cane Corso. By subjecting our breeding dogs to rigorous testing protocols, we aim to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Identify and mitigate any potential issues.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Safeguard the well-being of our puppies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Preserve the breed standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1760 alignright lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 171px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 171\/167;font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ofa-logo-rgb.jpg?resize=171%2C167&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Official Logo of Orthopedic Foundation for Animals\" width=\"171\" height=\"167\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><strong><br \/>\nTesting for Canine Hip Dysplasias (CHD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Promoting the best, long-term musculoskeletal health of all our puppies, we proudly adhere to the standards set by organizations like the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ofa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orthopedic Foundation for Animals<\/a><\/span> (OFA) and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vet.upenn.edu\/about\/news-room\/bellwether\/bellwether-magazine\/bellwether-winter-2015\/pennhip-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PennHIP<\/a><\/span> for hip testing. These tests evaluate the hip joint&#8217;s integrity and can identify potential dysplastic changes early on. By only breeding\u00a0dogs with excellent hip scores, we reduce the risk of hip dysplasia in our puppies.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><br \/>\nElbow Dysplasia Testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another common orthopedic issue in larger breeds, elbow dysplasia, is another top priority in our testing regimen. By screening for elbow dysplasia using radiographs and an OFA evaluation, we ensure that our breeding dogs have sound elbow joints, reducing the risk of lameness and discomfort in their offspring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1746\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DanteMaleCaneCorso.webp?resize=800%2C530&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dante, a large Male Cane Corso\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DanteMaleCaneCorso.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DanteMaleCaneCorso.webp?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DanteMaleCaneCorso.webp?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Cane Corso male, Dante (Courtesy: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/our-dogs\/\">DaBoyzCaneCorso.com<\/a><\/span>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nHeart Health Testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heart health is another area of focus in our breeding program. We conduct OFA evaluations to assess cardiac function and detect any abnormalities. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the most common heart condition for the Corso and can have devastating effects. DCM is defined as the \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/animal-veterinary\/animal-health-literacy\/questions-answers-fdas-work-potential-causes-non-hereditary-dcm-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disease of a dog\u2019s heart muscle and results in an enlarged heart<\/a><\/span>\u201d making it harder for the heart to pump. But with thorough testing, we proactively minimize the prevalence of such diseases in our Corso bloodlines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Learn about the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canecorso.org\/akc-canine-health-foundation--chic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canine Health Information Center<\/a><\/span> (CHIC) here (sponsored by the OFA).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\nCane Corso Breeding: For Us, It&#8217;s Personal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our commitment to official testing is not just about meeting standards; it&#8217;s about <strong>surpassing<\/strong> them. We go above and beyond to ensure every breeding dog in our program undergoes comprehensive health screenings, providing our puppy buyers with <strong>peace of mind and confidence<\/strong> in the quality of our dogs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But our dedication to testing isn&#8217;t solely driven by a desire to meet breeding standards; it&#8217;s deeply personal and fuels our ongoing commitment to rigorous testing and transparency in our breeding practices. When you bring home a puppy from us, you are not just getting a pet; you also become a part of our extended family for life and we want nothing but the best for them and their new canine companion.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1741\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1741 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HarleyFemaleCaneCorso.webp?resize=800%2C569&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Female Cane Corso Harley\" width=\"800\" height=\"569\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HarleyFemaleCaneCorso.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HarleyFemaleCaneCorso.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HarleyFemaleCaneCorso.webp?resize=768%2C546&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/569;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Cane Corso female, Harley (Courtesy: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/our-dogs\/\">DaBoyzCaneCorso.com<\/a><\/span>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1757 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CCAALogo.png?resize=151%2C133&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Logo of the Cane Corso Association of America\" width=\"151\" height=\"133\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 151px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 151\/133;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canecorso.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cane Corso Association of America<\/a><\/span> (CCAA) to Learn More!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>The Final Word<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our strong commitment to official testing sets us apart as Cane Corso breeders. We are committed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prioritizing the <strong>health<\/strong> and <strong>well-being<\/strong> of our breeding dogs and their offspring.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Making a <strong>positive impact<\/strong> on the breed and future generations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Raising the bar for <strong>responsible<\/strong> breeding practices.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ensuring a brighter, healthier <strong>future<\/strong> for Cane Corsos everywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzRealisticPNG-1.jpg?resize=255%2C255&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Da Boyz Cane Corso Logo Showing Bubba and Dante\" width=\"255\" height=\"255\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzRealisticPNG-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzRealisticPNG-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzRealisticPNG-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzRealisticPNG-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/daboyzcanecorso.com\/Staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DaBoyzRealisticPNG-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 255px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 255\/255;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Da Boyz Cane Corso Logo With Bubba and Dante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">We Hope You Enjoyed this Blog Post!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Before you select a breeder, for the Cane Corso or any other canine breed, do your <strong>\u201cdue diligence\u201d<\/strong> first to learn more about a breeder and their priorities and standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also, ask a lot of questions!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Or email us at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:Info@DaBoyzCaneCorso.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info@DaBoyzCaneCorso.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As dedicated Cane Corso breeders, our commitment extends beyond simply pairing dogs and producing litters. 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