You may or may not have heard, but another Vae Victis litter is on the way! We were able to confirm via a Relaxin test that Luxe and Brennus are expecting pups!! This is a very exciting litter for us, and the first litter for both Luxe and Brennus.
As we pass the halfway point for this litter’s gestation period, day 39 to be exact from the first breeding, we wanted to take a few minutes to briefly provide a summary of why we have chosen to pair Brennus with Luxe. After all, we aren’t out here just pairing two dogs, with the hope that everything will turn out “good.” Each of our pairings has been carefully considered, many times repeatedly, before the actual breeding takes place. Again, this will be a brief summary…
1. Temperament. Temperament is paramount to us when dealing with the Cane Corso. Luxe is the product of our prior breeding between Tiernan and Lyra. Anyone who had the pleasure of interacting with Lyra or Tiernan will tell you how great their temperaments were. Tiernan in particular had the ideal Corso temperament, he was an absolute gentle giant with his family, yet at the same time, he was extremely protective of his family, especially at home. Luxe is the same way, she is playful with her family & friends, but an excellent protector at the same time. Luxe is the “alpha” of the pack, which is a trait she inherited from her mother, Lyra. Brennus, is as gentle as they come. He is quick to step up when a threat is perceived but also quick to goof off and have a good time. We believe the result of this breeding will produce puppies that possess temperaments similar to their parents, which is exactly what we want. Stable, gentle with family and friends, but protective of those family and friends with strangers or perceived threats.
2. Complementary. Our philosophy is to pair two dogs that complement each other. In other words, where one dog is weak in a particular area, find a mate that is strong in that area. For example, in this pairing, structurally speaking, we believe Luxe possesses a LOT of substance, she is a large female with a lot of bone. While we are not breeding for size, we believe one area that Brennus lacks, is in his substance. He is by no means small, but he could use a little more bone. On the other hand, Brennus has movement that is rarely seen in the Corso breed, he almost glides. Luxe could use improvement in this area. We believe that this pairing, will produce dogs that have a combination of Luxes substance and Brennus’ movement. It is truly a balancing act, but we believe this pairing will produce the desired results.
3. Finally, The future. When it is all said and done, our goal is to improve the dogs we produce with each breeding. We strive to produce dogs that will not only contribute to our breeding program, but will also make a positive impact on the breed over-all. If we can do that, while at the same time provide families with the best dog they’ve ever owned, our mission will have been accomplished.
We have attached a link to the “virtual breeding” between Vae Victis Patience Is A Virtue (AKA Luxe) and Senza Tempo’s Enemy Of Rome (AKA Brennus), for you to help expand on the reasons we have given above. Please, take time to click on the link and review the dogs in both of their pedigrees. In Luxes pedigree you will find some very well-known dogs. Many of those dogs, including both of her parents, have earned champion titles in conformation. Tiernan was a dual, AKC/UKC Champion and also earned his AKC DCAT title. Lyra is a UKC Champion and was ranked as the number 10 Cane Corso in 2021, she has also earned her AKC BCAT title. On Brennus’ side, you will see that he is a direct import from Europe. He comes from one of the best-known Cane Coros kennels in the world. These puppies will be a product of legitimate “Champion Bloodlines.”
As always, please reach out if you have any questions, and don’t hesitate to fill out our contact form or puppy application if you are interested in one of these puppies. We anticipate puppies that will turn out large, with excellent structure and most importantly unbeatable temperaments. Puppies are due on January 10, 2024, (give or take a few days).
Link to Luxes' team profile: https://www.vvcanecorsos.com/team/vae-victis-patience-is-a-virtue
Link to Brennus' team profile: https://www.vvcanecorsos.com/team/senza-tempo's-enemy-of-rome
