Reasons to Never Buy a Cane Corso
Even though over 100,000 dogs in the UK are in desperate need of permanent homes, humans continue buying dogs like the cane corso because they want a breed with a particular appearance or other traits. But the cane corso may endure pain and suffering because of the way they have been bred for these characteristics. Read on to find out why you should never buy a cane corso or any other dog.
Cane Corsos Are a Breathing-Impaired Breed
Pugs and bulldogs aren’t the only dogs who suffer from severe breathing problems. Cane corsos are a breathing-impaired breed (BIB), meaning they’re afflicted with a debilitating and sometimes fatal condition called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. This disorder causes considerable discomfort and leaves dogs struggling to enjoy simple pleasures like chasing a ball or going for a walk.
BIBs are also more prone to developing heatstroke, meaning they can suffer terribly in hot weather.
Cane Corsos Are at Risk of Bloat
The unique shape of a cane corso’s body means these dogs are at an increased risk of developing gastric dilatation volvulus, commonly known as “bloat”. Bloat is a sudden and life-threatening condition in which a dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, causing extreme pain and distress. Bloat requires urgent veterinary attention as the condition can become fatal in a matter of hours. No body shape is worth such a horrifically painful death.
Cane Corsos Are Likely to Develop Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
Cane corsos are prone to developing hip dysplasia, which occurs when parts of the hip joint don’t fit together properly. Hip dysplasia can eventually lead to arthritis, a painful and debilitating condition which can drastically affect a dog’s quality of life. The same condition can also occur in a dog’s elbow joint, causing additional pain and discomfort.
Cane Corsos Are Likely to Suffer From Painful Eye Problems
Like other dogs bred to have excessive skin around their eyes, cane corsos are at an increased risk of developing uncomfortable eye conditions such as entropion. When a dog is suffering from this condition, their eyelids roll inwards and rub the front of the eye, which can cause severe pain, inflammation, eye ulcers, and infections.
Cherry eye is also a concern for cane corsos. The condition occurs when the tear gland in a dog’s third eyelid pops out, often leading to conjunctivitis and even corneal ulcers. Dogs affected by cherry eye frequently need surgery to correct this painful issue.
It’s Simple – Adopt, Never Shop
If you’re considering welcoming an animal companion into your home, please adopt from a local shelter or adoption group and never buy from a breeder. Every time someone buys a dog from a breeder, one of the many dogs in shelters loses their chance of finding a loving home. There’s no such thing as a “responsible breeder”, and the only way to shut this exploitative industry down is to stop buying “pedigree” dogs. Learn more about the homeless-animal crisis, and please share this blog with your friends to urge them to adopt, never shop.
Looking After a Dog Is a Long-Term Commitment
Before you adopt a dog, be sure you have the resources needed to look after them. The most common reason that animals are surrendered to shelters is because people are under-prepared and don’t appreciate that they’re making a lifelong commitment to another living, feeling being. Veterinary treatments can be expensive, and larger dogs typically require more food and resources than smaller dogs. You might also need to use the services of a dog therapist or specialist trainer, and of course, you also need to have patience, love, and time. Are you really ready to take on this commitment? If you are, please adopt from your local shelter and be sure to spay or neuter your animal companion to avoid contributing to the overpopulation crisis.
Take Action for Dogs
Crufts, an event run by The Kennel Club, is a celebration of everything that’s wrong with the dog-breeding industry. While the BBC stopped airing Crufts 12 years ago, Channel 4 continues to broadcast this grotesque charade. Please send a message urging Channel 4 to stop airing the show:
