Meet our "smash face" Cane Corso pup Matador!!! 

This adorable little (okay, huge) older pup is ridiculously cute.  Matador is a big overgrown puppy with monster paws. He does have a little under-bite and he snores like a trucker when he is really tired (typical traits of a smashface breed). 

Matty was rescued at 3.5 mo old from the Lancaster shelter just moments before he was to be put down.  Luckily for him, a volunteer happened to see his smooshy face, and she decided that it just wasn't his time, and that this little squirt deserved a shot at a family of his own.  Matador was initially adopted from Labradors and Friends back in February by a wonderful family; sadly, through no fault of his own, his family is having to return him to the rescue because their living and family situation has changed.  They are heart-broken that Matty can't stay with them, but they know that he will find a new family that has the time and resources to care for him and train him properly.

Matador is a total baby.  He gets along with people of all ages and spent the past 6mo in a home with two young children; however, due to his size and energy level, Matador is only available for adoption to families with older children.  Matador likes to play with other dogs; however, he is a big over-grown puppy who likes to play rough, which some dogs, especially smaller dogs, don't appreciate.  Matador would love an active playful large-breed sister.  He does well with female dogs and submissive playful male dogs, but other dominant males don't seem to like his puppy confidence.  Matador could live in a home with a dog-savvy cat. 

Matty is such a good boy.  He is fun and active outside (he likes to play rough), but he can settle down nicely indoors.  Matador is crate-trained, and can sleep through the night in his crate. Matty is pretty chill when out and about on leash, and he likes to sit and observe the action around him.  He like to play with toys and he LOVES bully sticks and PB Kongs.  He also loves to play fetch.  Matador does not like to be left alone outside unless there is a dog playmate present.  Matador loves being out and about around town.  He is already a South Park regular and he even handled the craziness of the Petco Park Dog Days of Summer event.  Matty bonds very quickly to people and he is a very loyal dog.  He likes to learn new things.  He knows to sit for his treats, lay down, wait, and bed.  He walks beautifully on a leash when wearing a prong, but he does pull if not wearing his training collar.  Matador did basic obedience classes and puppy socialization classes with his former family.  He is a smart boy who is eager to please.  He is very gentle when accepting treats and he doesn't appear to have any food issues.  Matador is a guardian breed dog; thus, it is imperative that he be adopted by a family that will work to keep him well-socialized and well-trained.  Matador needs a confident and dog-savvy owner.  Ideally, we are looking for a home with Mastiff, or at least bully-breed, experience.  Due to his breed, Matty is not a dog for a first time dog owner.  While Matador has a fantastic temperament for a Corso, he needs a strong owner who will actively work to ensure that Matty remains a great, well-socialized, and balanced dog.   For more information, email dogs@labradorsandfriends.org and complete our online adoption application at www.labradorsandfriends.org  Matador is looking forward to meeting you!

***PLEASE NOTE THAT MATTY'S PHOTOS ARE BOTH RECENT AND FROM WHEN HE WAS IN RESCUE BACK IN FEB 2014 as a little puppy.***