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You just answered your own question. Dogs are individuals. Both breeds can be dominant, hyper, and aggressive. Breed descriptions are rough guidelines to follow when making a choice. Dominance and size are relative to lines and individuals and breeder selection in either breed. However, as a BREED, Corsi are supposed to be more prey driven and active, as well as more active guardians. They are also not supposed to be very giant dogs. They should be no larger than 120# though many breeders unfortunately love the oversized ones in this country. Think the size range of a Rotty. When comparing the two, I would still say that the EM is more laid back, I never said couch potato. Dominance can also vary with the individual and in each litter. That said, the Corso is required to be aloof and disregarding towards strangers. Most tend to be quite suspicious of strangers and can be difficult to socialize. EMs do have good instincts, and can also be a challenge, but tend to be a bit more forgiving in the social department. I still feel that Corsi are more difficult with other dogs than EMs, and can pack up on strange dogs. EMs can also be reactive, but in general are better with strange dogs and most of the issues I have seen with the breed are prey based (in regards to other dogs) or fear based. Corsi are more "scrappy" if that makes any sense. You also have to take into account personal preferences and experiences with temperaments. To some people, what I listed about Corsi is no problem, therefore the breed is perfect. To others, it may be a problem. What I have noticed is this usually correlated with experience in difficult dogs and training in general. Therefore, perception does weigh on the advice you receive. Personally, the home you describe is a loving pet home that needs a low level deterrent dog that is moderately active. To me, this is not most Corsi, though you could find one to fit the bill. Like I said before, dogs are individuals. You also will play a large factor in the outcome of the dog. The amount of time you can dedicate to training and socialization will be very important to the final outcome. For instance, another member here helped "fix" an EM with several aggression and unruly issues with other dogs and people. The root of the problem was the fact that the dog was never worked with. It was never socialized as a pup and never trained. Whatever your choice, you are the biggest factor.

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    • M

      hey everyone i come to you asking your advice on a slight problem im having lol. i asked this before i know and after alot of follow up reading im here now with a slightly diffrent question due to slightly diffrent circumstances. im getting another dog here in the next few months, to be the bevis to my butthead if you will and taking into account all the previous info i got i have narrowed it down to 4 possabilites. the DDB, an English Mastiff, a Cane Corso Italiano, and Bullmastiff. these dogs are the dogs iv found to fit my criteria well.

      which is as follows:

      1)impressive size more intimidation then function but more then capeable of following through with what needs to be done.i realize that the EM and BM nd then the DDB and CC are two polar opposites of protection as one will pin em down the other bites however im comfortable with either as then both meet the end result in me my home nd familys safty.

      2)laid back nature in the home. im aware any dog can be trained, to be calm in the home but with the hustle and bustle of my house i would like to add a dog who is more inclined to be relaxed and not hyper. i also realize the ddb and the cc have higher exersise requirements but know they are not on par with that of a Rodesian ridgeback or something of that nature.

      3)loyal - all dogs are loyal but from my reading i have formed the oppinion you just cant beat the loyalty of a good mastiff. these 4 are all on diffrent levels of course with dominance and independence taking into account they still are great dogs and can be trained for simple obedience relativly easy.

      4)dog agression- this from what i understand is more a problem with the CC nd the DDB as all the EM and BM i have met have been very dog friendly, i also understand that when raised in a home with the other dog dog agression is less of a problem because pecking order is set early on.

      (of course you have doggy puberty to deal with but i dont foresee that being an issue as the dogs will have no interaction unless i or my father a are personally in the house) so now that iv defined what iv learned and am looking for ill fill u in on the situation and hopefully you can gimmi ideas to help sway be because right now the CC is first and the EM is second.

      i will be buying a home soon so size is not a factor, yard is also a non issue as i dont like just playing in the yard im a semi active person so i enjoy camping and hiking in the woods which of course the dogs would accompany me. ill have a baby in the house which with mastiffs is not a problem as long as supervised accordingly. do you think one of these would stand out or fit in better then the others in this kinda home? after rereading it i feel i answered my own question as all will work wonderfully lol... but what the hey id love to hear oppinions of people who have had one or more of these dogs because from what iv read once u own any of them you never want another dog.

      thanks for taking the time tto read my long winded post and i look forward to reading your views

      • I feel you would be happier with an EM. Corsi can be difficult with other dogs and they are not known to be laid back, as well as other reasons you listed. From your criteria, I would go with the EM. Looks like you did some good research. Now, just make sure you purchase a dog from health tested parents.

        • M
          oh really? hmm see iv seen they go either way but are by no means a couch potato. they where one of the hardest breed i had to research tho because it seemed for every a i found there was an b and c to go against it. including everything from level of dominance, to size. the only real consistent thing i could come across was temperment which of course goes on a dog by dog basis.
          • I had a cane corso and he was far from laid back.He was full of energy,always into something and was dog and people aggressive.Very loyal to family but stubborn to meet new people or animals.Was a great guard dog and loyal companion though
            • You just answered your own question. Dogs are individuals. Both breeds can be dominant, hyper, and aggressive. Breed descriptions are rough guidelines to follow when making a choice. Dominance and size are relative to lines and individuals and breeder selection in either breed. However, as a BREED, Corsi are supposed to be more prey driven and active, as well as more active guardians. They are also not supposed to be very giant dogs. They should be no larger than 120# though many breeders unfortunately love the oversized ones in this country. Think the size range of a Rotty. When comparing the two, I would still say that the EM is more laid back, I never said couch potato. Dominance can also vary with the individual and in each litter. That said, the Corso is required to be aloof and disregarding towards strangers. Most tend to be quite suspicious of strangers and can be difficult to socialize. EMs do have good instincts, and can also be a challenge, but tend to be a bit more forgiving in the social department. I still feel that Corsi are more difficult with other dogs than EMs, and can pack up on strange dogs. EMs can also be reactive, but in general are better with strange dogs and most of the issues I have seen with the breed are prey based (in regards to other dogs) or fear based. Corsi are more "scrappy" if that makes any sense. You also have to take into account personal preferences and experiences with temperaments. To some people, what I listed about Corsi is no problem, therefore the breed is perfect. To others, it may be a problem. What I have noticed is this usually correlated with experience in difficult dogs and training in general. Therefore, perception does weigh on the advice you receive. Personally, the home you describe is a loving pet home that needs a low level deterrent dog that is moderately active. To me, this is not most Corsi, though you could find one to fit the bill. Like I said before, dogs are individuals. You also will play a large factor in the outcome of the dog. The amount of time you can dedicate to training and socialization will be very important to the final outcome. For instance, another member here helped "fix" an EM with several aggression and unruly issues with other dogs and people. The root of the problem was the fact that the dog was never worked with. It was never socialized as a pup and never trained. Whatever your choice, you are the biggest factor.

              • T
                Bullmastiff would be my choice out of those dogs. I think corsos and ddbs are more poorly bred than the others. In fact I'd say those two breeds are being more poorly bred than just about any other breed at the moment. I'm sure there are exceptions, but holy crap do they seem hard to find. There's nothing inherently wrong with the breeds, they've just drawn the short straw as far as the calibre of breeders that were attracted to them. They're just awful snake oil salesmen as a general rule, cashing in on exotic unusual breeds. Boerboels are another one. EMs and bullmastiffs being more boring don't attract these shifty dishonest money making breeders. Which isn't to say they are being bred well compared to serious working dogs, but as far as purebreeds go the more boring ones typically aren't bred as badly as the more exotic and unusual ones. Bullmastiffs is the safest bet there IMO, although still far from a safe bet, there's really no such thing in the dog world.
                • Em or Bm. Ddb's are a bit more active and driven same with the Cc. Just please visit kennels, meet parents and find a dog within your criteria. Also don't forget to socialize and let your puppy experience as much as possible in the first few years...

                  • O
                    you want laid back?...go korean
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