For the three breeds, they will be worked, regardless. I'm not worried about insurance or breedism either. That's the least of my worries with the Corso. I know them inside and out since I've been researching them for 6 years now, but going from a Poodle to a Corso kinda scares me. I'm afriad to mess up and have this extremely powerful dog.. I know if I got a Corso I'd be doing Tracking, Obedience, Agility and maybe French Ring. Newfie- Tracking, Obedience,Water Rescue Ibizan

[quote user="corvus"]So although I think Newfs are awesome, I'd go the Ibizan because of size. I adore giant fluffies, but they take a loooong time to grow up and giant puppies are daunting. [/quote] I never thought of that. Giant puppies. Oh man. I forgot that it takes them up to 36months to be fully mature. And have a 2 year old, HUGE puppy is kind of scarey in it's own way..

I realize I just popped up again out the wood work, and just as an update, Diesel and I are doing fantastic. His recall is now 110%. I can call him off of dogs and people (not squirrels yet). And the training is better now, thanks to everyone here ♥ But I have a question and am looking for the help of the wiser. So I'm torn between three different dog breeds. All very different in every which way possible; 2 working breeds (with different tasks) and a sighthound. I will be looking for

I guess I'll give an update. The "indirect" training is working wonders, and I'm so glad that I came here and asked for help. I'm teaching him "drop it" now. Everytime we go out to pee he has a toy in his mouth, so I say "Drop it" and then pop the toy out of his mouth. Then we go outside after a sit and wait at the door. It's a slow process, and he is teaching me patience, something I need if I want to become a professional dog trainer. All I've really

I've heard that (while very uncommon) animals do show homosexuality tendencies. Diesel does that same thing too. Only with males, and I have jokingly say he is gay, but I know it's just dominance in his case.

I've always heard that Rage Syndrom was more present in red Cockers more than any other color. They are interesting little dogs, but not my cup of tea. Never been a fan of sporting dogs.

I like the Bikini Clip on Poodles. May be "girlie" but it's easy to care for.

[quote user="Luvntzus"] I love puppy clips on Poodles! If I ever had one, that's how I would keep them groomed. I wasn't a big fan of Poodles until I started working in a grooming shop. Their hair is so fun to groom! I love how the hair is kind of tight and curly and then as you brush them while blow drying, the hair gets straight and fluffy. [/quote] Poodles are fun to groom. I had Diesel in a PWD clip, Bichon Frise clip, Puppy clip, Continental clip and now a bikini clip. The

A Toy Poodle would be a good suggestion. I heard they do amazing with Senior Citizens.

I don't think it's the AKC's fault, per se. But I don't think they are helping the problem. I blame the judges and the breeders, TBH. And the reason I don't want the Corso in the AKC is because then the Corso will gain popularity and breeders will ruin them, not the AKC. Sorry if I confused anyone. I don't believe in blaming a KC for the faults of breeders and judges. And besides, the breed here in America is half-way ruined. American's like big things; look at our cars