Friday, December 21, 2012
Fall breeding to GDA Ozzy di Sirgard x Venti
Planned breeding between GDA Ozzy di Sirgard x Venti in November 2012. We're excited about this combination to continue our vision of producing breed excellence! Ozzy originates from a world class pedigree which we anticipate excellence in breed type and functionality!! More information to come......
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Internet defamation of character against Peretti Cane Corso
Peretti Cane Corso is creating this blog to bring awareness with the rise in popularity of sites such as Ripp Off Report and other message board forums, just about anything can be posted over the Internet and be displayed to the entire world to see, regardless of whether the information is true or not. Internet defamation is happening more and more to people because of the power of the Internet regardless of the validity of the accusations.
Peretti Cane Corso’s mission is to uphold the highest ethical standards with business transactions and producing a better example of the breed. It is terrible when people work extremely hard and are dedicated to a business, hobby etc and are attacked in a malicious manner before given the opportunity to make right of the situation.
Myself and my program was a victim of such negative blogging due to immature and malicious intentions of the blogger Boston Bordeaux because of an outcome was not as intended.
To make a long story short I was accused of not wanting to refund a balance of an imported Bordeaux puppy that developed health issues. I was given less than 24 hrs to resolve the issue without medical documentation before I was blogged. It is up to the buyer/owner to provide any breeder with medical documentation of such health conditions before a result is achieved to validate information with a licensed veterinarian. The individual who bought one dog and co-owned another had intentions of breeding and being a stay at home mom. Unfortunately, the situation did not work out as she intended and acted out in a malicious manner to potentially ruin my hard earned reputation and creditability with my program. When a dog does not pass health tests for breeding, one does not intentionally try to destroy the integrity of another breeder. That is why people need to ask themselves if they are emotionally prepared to accept ALL of the potential negatives that coming with breeding.
Please note that the owner was able to keep her dog and was refunded the whole sum owed within the time allocated on the contract once a spay certificate was received. Also, the original breeder in Croatia refused to stand behind what they are breeding and told me that NO breeder in Europe guarantees their dogs! Obviously, in Europe health testing with some breeders must not be criteria as well??
I will not sacrifice my individual integrity or the passion to better the breed I have dedicated to! The end result is to produce healthy and structurally correct dogs with stable temperaments that make a wonderful contribution to an individual or family.
ALL OF PERETTI CANE CORSOS COME WITH A WRITTEN 3 YR. HEALTH GUARENTEE! NO SHORT CUTS WITH QUALITY AND HEALTH!
I have listed a few key points that point should ask themselves prior to puppy reproduction…..
This to consider before coming a breeder:
Breed for yourself and towards the betterment of the breed.Keeping what you produce should be the primary reason for breeding, to further improve your breeding program. Also, the dogs used should be based on your breeding criteria/standards, not necessarily setting your criteria based on the dog you already have.Get involved in activities with your Corso.Whether it is conformation, working events or therapy, you'll get to experience different things and find out which one(s) suit you both best. Also, it's important to "measure" up your dog against the breed standard by showing, working, temperament testing, etc. This ensures that your dog is well-rounded in all areas and is something that should be reproduced. I think any dog should AT LEAST have a CGC if they are to be bred...my opinion, of course!Do a lot of research on the bloodlines that you consider using in your breeding program.If possible, try to find out as much as you can about any genetic defects that appear and review as many official hip scores as you possibly can of dogs in the pedigrees. Network with other breeders and find out if the combinations of bloodlines you want to breed have already been bred before. You should also have some working knowledge of genetics.Submit x-rays on all your breeding stock to OFA for an official score.You may submit x-rays to Penn HIP as well, but if you live in the USA/Canada, submit them to OFA for an official score (must be at least 24 months). Also, verify hip scores of any potential mates on the OFA online database. Why set these standards for yourself if the dogs you breed to don't follow them, as well?Have mentors, in breeding, showing and training.If you're a beginner, that's the only way to go! If you're a seasoned expert from another breed, you can always learn something new. Join a breed club. It's also good to network with other knowledgeable Cane Corso people whether it's at events, through e-mail, or on this forum.Carefully screen all potential puppy buyers.This is probably the biggest challenge in the entire breeding process - good, solid, emotionally and financially capable homes are very hard to come by. It is best to be able to meet everyone, but in some cases, it just might not be possible due to the distance (meaning more than 500 miles away!) If people are serious enough to come out (either driving or flying) and meet you and your dogs, chances are they are quality puppy buyers. Most quality puppy buyers also come by word-of-mouth, but if this is your first breeding, you should at least have a website (that includes your contract, championship certificates, temperament certifications, dates of birth and lots of photos of your dogs) and use "reputable" advertising sources, such as through the breed club or breed-specific Cane Corso websites. Classified ads in the newspaper are a true sign of an irresponsible, backyard breeder.Get involved with rescue at any level.Even though most of the rescue situations come from the "irresponsible" breeders who are NOT involved with rescue, all breeders still owe it to the breed to be involved in their own way. You can join CaneCorsoRescue.org, become a volunteer for your local area, participate in home visits or transportation, donate your time and/or money to the organization, etc.Be monetarily well-prepared before breeding.There are a lot of upfront expenses involved (advertising, food, shots, etc. and most importantly, the unexpected medical attention your female or puppies might need such as emergency cesarean sections, parvo, etc.) as well as the time you need to devote to it. Hopefully you can find it possible to stay home during the whelping period and also for at least the first 8 weeks of the puppies' lives (or until you find homes for all of them, whichever comes later.) Also, unless your deposits are non-refundable, the money you collect from people as deposits should be left untouched until they receive the puppy or becomes non-refundable (whichever happens first).Be emotionally well-prepared before breeding.There is always the possibility of losing your female and/or puppies when breeding. Also, you must think seriously about whether you can commit to supporting every puppy you produce for its lifetime. This is something that you absolutely need to be responsible for - health guarantees, taking them back at any given time if their owner cannot keep them for any reason, or any other situation that might arise. It is your responsibility to keep any dog you produce out of any shelter or rescue, period. You must also keep in contact with all of your puppy owners, in case you discover a hereditary issue that they need to be made aware of. Any dog with a known hereditary condition should also immediately be removed from your breeding program.Enlist the services of professionals in their field.This means you will have a network of people you trust and feel comfortable consulting with, such as a trainer and veterinarian. Sure, shots and microchips are fine to administer yourself (if you have the accessibility and capability of doing so), but please leave the ear cropping to an expert!
Peretti Cane Corso’s mission is to uphold the highest ethical standards with business transactions and producing a better example of the breed. It is terrible when people work extremely hard and are dedicated to a business, hobby etc and are attacked in a malicious manner before given the opportunity to make right of the situation.
Myself and my program was a victim of such negative blogging due to immature and malicious intentions of the blogger Boston Bordeaux because of an outcome was not as intended.
To make a long story short I was accused of not wanting to refund a balance of an imported Bordeaux puppy that developed health issues. I was given less than 24 hrs to resolve the issue without medical documentation before I was blogged. It is up to the buyer/owner to provide any breeder with medical documentation of such health conditions before a result is achieved to validate information with a licensed veterinarian. The individual who bought one dog and co-owned another had intentions of breeding and being a stay at home mom. Unfortunately, the situation did not work out as she intended and acted out in a malicious manner to potentially ruin my hard earned reputation and creditability with my program. When a dog does not pass health tests for breeding, one does not intentionally try to destroy the integrity of another breeder. That is why people need to ask themselves if they are emotionally prepared to accept ALL of the potential negatives that coming with breeding.
Please note that the owner was able to keep her dog and was refunded the whole sum owed within the time allocated on the contract once a spay certificate was received. Also, the original breeder in Croatia refused to stand behind what they are breeding and told me that NO breeder in Europe guarantees their dogs! Obviously, in Europe health testing with some breeders must not be criteria as well??
I will not sacrifice my individual integrity or the passion to better the breed I have dedicated to! The end result is to produce healthy and structurally correct dogs with stable temperaments that make a wonderful contribution to an individual or family.
ALL OF PERETTI CANE CORSOS COME WITH A WRITTEN 3 YR. HEALTH GUARENTEE! NO SHORT CUTS WITH QUALITY AND HEALTH!
I have listed a few key points that point should ask themselves prior to puppy reproduction…..
This to consider before coming a breeder:
Breed for yourself and towards the betterment of the breed.Keeping what you produce should be the primary reason for breeding, to further improve your breeding program. Also, the dogs used should be based on your breeding criteria/standards, not necessarily setting your criteria based on the dog you already have.Get involved in activities with your Corso.Whether it is conformation, working events or therapy, you'll get to experience different things and find out which one(s) suit you both best. Also, it's important to "measure" up your dog against the breed standard by showing, working, temperament testing, etc. This ensures that your dog is well-rounded in all areas and is something that should be reproduced. I think any dog should AT LEAST have a CGC if they are to be bred...my opinion, of course!Do a lot of research on the bloodlines that you consider using in your breeding program.If possible, try to find out as much as you can about any genetic defects that appear and review as many official hip scores as you possibly can of dogs in the pedigrees. Network with other breeders and find out if the combinations of bloodlines you want to breed have already been bred before. You should also have some working knowledge of genetics.Submit x-rays on all your breeding stock to OFA for an official score.You may submit x-rays to Penn HIP as well, but if you live in the USA/Canada, submit them to OFA for an official score (must be at least 24 months). Also, verify hip scores of any potential mates on the OFA online database. Why set these standards for yourself if the dogs you breed to don't follow them, as well?Have mentors, in breeding, showing and training.If you're a beginner, that's the only way to go! If you're a seasoned expert from another breed, you can always learn something new. Join a breed club. It's also good to network with other knowledgeable Cane Corso people whether it's at events, through e-mail, or on this forum.Carefully screen all potential puppy buyers.This is probably the biggest challenge in the entire breeding process - good, solid, emotionally and financially capable homes are very hard to come by. It is best to be able to meet everyone, but in some cases, it just might not be possible due to the distance (meaning more than 500 miles away!) If people are serious enough to come out (either driving or flying) and meet you and your dogs, chances are they are quality puppy buyers. Most quality puppy buyers also come by word-of-mouth, but if this is your first breeding, you should at least have a website (that includes your contract, championship certificates, temperament certifications, dates of birth and lots of photos of your dogs) and use "reputable" advertising sources, such as through the breed club or breed-specific Cane Corso websites. Classified ads in the newspaper are a true sign of an irresponsible, backyard breeder.Get involved with rescue at any level.Even though most of the rescue situations come from the "irresponsible" breeders who are NOT involved with rescue, all breeders still owe it to the breed to be involved in their own way. You can join CaneCorsoRescue.org, become a volunteer for your local area, participate in home visits or transportation, donate your time and/or money to the organization, etc.Be monetarily well-prepared before breeding.There are a lot of upfront expenses involved (advertising, food, shots, etc. and most importantly, the unexpected medical attention your female or puppies might need such as emergency cesarean sections, parvo, etc.) as well as the time you need to devote to it. Hopefully you can find it possible to stay home during the whelping period and also for at least the first 8 weeks of the puppies' lives (or until you find homes for all of them, whichever comes later.) Also, unless your deposits are non-refundable, the money you collect from people as deposits should be left untouched until they receive the puppy or becomes non-refundable (whichever happens first).Be emotionally well-prepared before breeding.There is always the possibility of losing your female and/or puppies when breeding. Also, you must think seriously about whether you can commit to supporting every puppy you produce for its lifetime. This is something that you absolutely need to be responsible for - health guarantees, taking them back at any given time if their owner cannot keep them for any reason, or any other situation that might arise. It is your responsibility to keep any dog you produce out of any shelter or rescue, period. You must also keep in contact with all of your puppy owners, in case you discover a hereditary issue that they need to be made aware of. Any dog with a known hereditary condition should also immediately be removed from your breeding program.Enlist the services of professionals in their field.This means you will have a network of people you trust and feel comfortable consulting with, such as a trainer and veterinarian. Sure, shots and microchips are fine to administer yourself (if you have the accessibility and capability of doing so), but please leave the ear cropping to an expert!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Peretti Cane Corso- Finding a reputable breeder
Due to the recent popularity and subsequent over-breeding of the Cane Corso, the CCAA feels it is important to inform potential buyers that not all breeders are created equal. We have compiled some guidelines that we hope will assist you in finding a reputable breeder.
However, it is YOUR responsibility as a buyer, to ask questions and find out as much information as you possibly can about the Cane Corso as a breed, as well as the breeder. The Cane Corso is a large, dominant breed that may not be for everyone. Don’t impulse buy! Please take the time to research, make phone calls, and gather as much information about the breed as you can before purchasing a Corso. This will help you make an informed decision about your breeder and it will help reduce the number of Corsos that wind up in animal shelters each year.
Here are some guidelines to help you find a reputable breeder:
How long has the breeder been involved with the Cane Corso? Is the breeder an active member of the CCAA which is the Officail AKC Parent Breed Club for the Cane Corso? (Being a CCAA club member is different than having dogs registered with the ICCF).
Is the breeder actively involved in conformation showing or working (obedience, agility, etc.) his/her dogs in competitions?
Does the breeder know the standard that he/she is breeding to? Do his/her dogs/pups look like other Cane Corsos you have seen? Does he/she seem knowledgeable about the pedigrees of the dogs that he/she is breeding? What is the breeder actually breeding for?
Does the breeder seem to have a genuine love for the breed? Is the breeder interested in placing the dog in a good home? Is the breeder asking you questions about the home you would provide?
Is the breeder willing to answer your questions? Does the breeder openly discuss health problems that affect the Cane Corso? If the breeder tells you that there are no health problems within the breed or his/her lines, find another breeder!
Does the breeder hip x-ray his/her breeding stock? Ask what the OFA or PennHIP results are for their dogs and especially the parents of any puppies they may have. Has the breeder done any other health testing? Ask to see the paperwork as proof. Or check out the CCAA Hip Score Page
Will the breeder answer your questions about temperament? Does he/she ask you about the experience you have had with dominant breeds? The Corso is not like a Golden or Labrador Retriever and isn’t suited for everyone.
What is the breeder’s policy on pet quality puppies? The breeder should require a pet quality puppy be spayed/neutered so it can’t be bred.
Does the breeder offer a written contract signed by both parties? Have you read it and do you agree to it? A contract should protect you AND the breeder. It should include any health guarantees that the breeder gives, including puppy replacement information & spay/neuter requirements.
Have you visited the breeders kennel? Do the dogs look healthy and well cared for? Is the kennel clean? Try to visit any breeder you are interested in, if at all possible.
Is the breeder over-breeding? How many litters out of each female does the breeder have each year? Females should not be bred every heat cycle.
Have you seen the mother of the litter? Having both parents on premises should not always be expected. A breeder should be breeding to a dog that complements his female, not just putting two dogs together that he/she happens to own. Did you see pictures of the sire? Ask why the breeder bred those two specific dogs together. Is the breeder keeping a puppy out of the litter?
If the breeder has puppies for sale: Have they been inoculated? Wormed? Properly socialized? Tails docked? Rear dewclaws removed? If the puppies are old enough, spend some time with them. Are they confident or fearful? Are they having normal bowel movements or diarrhea? Do they appear healthy? What are the breeders’ suggestions on ear cropping? At what age is the breeder willing to let the puppies go home? Seven weeks should be the youngest, and if shipping, eight weeks of age.
How many puppies in the litter are pet-quality versus show-quality? If the breeder states that they are all show quality, seriously question that! Does the breeder seem to know why he/she is classifying some as pet & some as show? Can he/she point out the differences to you on the puppies and explain how it relates to the breed standard?
Are the breeder’s puppy purchase prices comparable to other breeders? Most Cane Corso fall into a similar price range. Beware of bargains! Don’t ever buy from a pet store! Be wary of dogs/puppies advertised in newspapers or on all-breed puppy websites!
Does the breeder offer support after you have taken the puppy home? Does he/she offer to help you with ideas on training and socialization? Trust your instincts. Buy from somebody that you feel you can trust because you will hopefully maintain a relationship with your breeder. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t. Move on.
The Cane Corso is a wonderful animal, but they need plenty of socialization, training, and love. Corsos long to be with people and require daily attention & exercise.
If you don’t have the time or energy for this commitment, please don’t purchase one! Remember that a cute, eight-week-old puppy will soon turn into a large, dominant dog.
source: cca.org
However, it is YOUR responsibility as a buyer, to ask questions and find out as much information as you possibly can about the Cane Corso as a breed, as well as the breeder. The Cane Corso is a large, dominant breed that may not be for everyone. Don’t impulse buy! Please take the time to research, make phone calls, and gather as much information about the breed as you can before purchasing a Corso. This will help you make an informed decision about your breeder and it will help reduce the number of Corsos that wind up in animal shelters each year.
Here are some guidelines to help you find a reputable breeder:
How long has the breeder been involved with the Cane Corso? Is the breeder an active member of the CCAA which is the Officail AKC Parent Breed Club for the Cane Corso? (Being a CCAA club member is different than having dogs registered with the ICCF).
Is the breeder actively involved in conformation showing or working (obedience, agility, etc.) his/her dogs in competitions?
Does the breeder know the standard that he/she is breeding to? Do his/her dogs/pups look like other Cane Corsos you have seen? Does he/she seem knowledgeable about the pedigrees of the dogs that he/she is breeding? What is the breeder actually breeding for?
Does the breeder seem to have a genuine love for the breed? Is the breeder interested in placing the dog in a good home? Is the breeder asking you questions about the home you would provide?
Is the breeder willing to answer your questions? Does the breeder openly discuss health problems that affect the Cane Corso? If the breeder tells you that there are no health problems within the breed or his/her lines, find another breeder!
Does the breeder hip x-ray his/her breeding stock? Ask what the OFA or PennHIP results are for their dogs and especially the parents of any puppies they may have. Has the breeder done any other health testing? Ask to see the paperwork as proof. Or check out the CCAA Hip Score Page
Will the breeder answer your questions about temperament? Does he/she ask you about the experience you have had with dominant breeds? The Corso is not like a Golden or Labrador Retriever and isn’t suited for everyone.
What is the breeder’s policy on pet quality puppies? The breeder should require a pet quality puppy be spayed/neutered so it can’t be bred.
Does the breeder offer a written contract signed by both parties? Have you read it and do you agree to it? A contract should protect you AND the breeder. It should include any health guarantees that the breeder gives, including puppy replacement information & spay/neuter requirements.
Have you visited the breeders kennel? Do the dogs look healthy and well cared for? Is the kennel clean? Try to visit any breeder you are interested in, if at all possible.
Is the breeder over-breeding? How many litters out of each female does the breeder have each year? Females should not be bred every heat cycle.
Have you seen the mother of the litter? Having both parents on premises should not always be expected. A breeder should be breeding to a dog that complements his female, not just putting two dogs together that he/she happens to own. Did you see pictures of the sire? Ask why the breeder bred those two specific dogs together. Is the breeder keeping a puppy out of the litter?
If the breeder has puppies for sale: Have they been inoculated? Wormed? Properly socialized? Tails docked? Rear dewclaws removed? If the puppies are old enough, spend some time with them. Are they confident or fearful? Are they having normal bowel movements or diarrhea? Do they appear healthy? What are the breeders’ suggestions on ear cropping? At what age is the breeder willing to let the puppies go home? Seven weeks should be the youngest, and if shipping, eight weeks of age.
How many puppies in the litter are pet-quality versus show-quality? If the breeder states that they are all show quality, seriously question that! Does the breeder seem to know why he/she is classifying some as pet & some as show? Can he/she point out the differences to you on the puppies and explain how it relates to the breed standard?
Are the breeder’s puppy purchase prices comparable to other breeders? Most Cane Corso fall into a similar price range. Beware of bargains! Don’t ever buy from a pet store! Be wary of dogs/puppies advertised in newspapers or on all-breed puppy websites!
Does the breeder offer support after you have taken the puppy home? Does he/she offer to help you with ideas on training and socialization? Trust your instincts. Buy from somebody that you feel you can trust because you will hopefully maintain a relationship with your breeder. If something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t. Move on.
The Cane Corso is a wonderful animal, but they need plenty of socialization, training, and love. Corsos long to be with people and require daily attention & exercise.
If you don’t have the time or energy for this commitment, please don’t purchase one! Remember that a cute, eight-week-old puppy will soon turn into a large, dominant dog.
source: cca.org
Ch. Logan x Mia Breeding
Just weeks away from an exceptional breeding to be born from Dual Ch. Saxellum Logan to Mia. The litter is expected to be whelped the first week of July! Trying to wait patiently!!!!
Jr. Ch. Vito
Proud to annouce to announce that Vito is a Jr. Champion at 9 months old. Looking to further is winnings in Goshen, Ct in a few weeks.
Jr. Ch. Vito
Proud to announce the PennHip score 90th Percentile .38/.41 of Vito. This is now the second official certified stud dog in the Peretti program.
Mike
Mike
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Peretti Cane Corso Breeder
I have been involved with the breed for the past few years. Our program is active in the ring for conformation with a special thanks to Ashley Cuzzolino for her exceptional handling skills! Our main goal is to produce dogs with stable temperaments and structurally correct. I am looking forward to part take in discussions with both people domestic and international. Please visit our website peretticanecorso.com for more information on our program.
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