Puppy Application & Waitlist

Iron Legacy Cane Corso Puppy Application

Every Iron Legacy home is chosen on purpose. This application is the first filter in the placement process. Answer honestly and completely. Every submission is read personally and answered within 48 hours. All information is kept confidential.

Just have a question? Head to the Contact page — no application required to reach out.
Interested in Full Breeding Rights instead of a pet placement? See the Breeding Rights page and start the Breeder Application.

Puppy Application

The Cane Corso is a large, powerful guardian breed. Not a lifestyle accessory. Not a status piece. Not a dog that forgives an unprepared home. Answer honestly. If the fit is right, we move forward. If it is not, I will say so. That is protection for both of us — and for the dog.

Section 1 — Applicant Information

Who you are and how to reach you.

Full Legal Name

Date of Birth

Phone

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Section 2 — Household Information

Who lives with the dog.

Number of adults in the household

Children in the household (number and ages)

Other pets in the home (species, breed, age)

Is every adult in the household aware of — and in agreement with — bringing home a Cane Corso puppy?

Section 3 — Living Environment

Where the dog will live.

Type of residence

Own or rent?

Fencing — type and height (or explain how the dog will safely exercise if none)

Do you have a secure area for the puppy to exercise safely?

Section 4 — Experience & Lifestyle

Your history with the breed and other large dogs.

Have you owned a large working or guardian breed before?

If yes, which breeds — and for how long?

Are you familiar with the exercise, training, and socialization needs of a Cane Corso?

How active is your household? (Check all that apply)

Hours per day the dog will be left alone

Section 5 — Training & Care

The plan for the first 18 months and beyond.

Are you willing to commit to professional training classes and structured socialization?

Describe your training and socialization plan for the first 18 months.

Who will be primarily responsible for the dog’s care?

Relationship to the applicant

Do you have a plan for ongoing veterinary care?

Section 6 — Expectations & Commitment

Why this breed, and what you’re prepared for.

Why a Cane Corso — specifically? What role will this dog fill in your life?

What qualities do you look for in a dog?

Are you prepared to handle the physical strength and protective instincts of a Cane Corso?

Financially prepared for a working breed — quality food, veterinary care, professional training, and the unexpected?

Placement type

Realistic timeline to bring a puppy home

Delivery preference

Section 7 — References

Two references — non-family members.

Reference 1 — Name

Relationship

Reference 1 — Phone and/or Email

Reference 2 — Name

Relationship

Reference 2 — Phone and/or Email

Section 8 — Additional Information

Anything else that helps me assess the fit.

Share any relevant details about your household, lifestyle, or experience with dogs that will help me assess your suitability for a Cane Corso.

Anything else you want me to know? (color / sex preference, litter you’re watching, questions)

Section 9 — Background Check Disclosure & Consent

Read carefully. Consent is required to submit this application.

Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation

Iron Legacy Cane Corso (“Iron Legacy”) places puppies only in homes that have been personally reviewed and vetted. As part of that review, Iron Legacy conducts a background investigation on every approved applicant before a puppy is placed. This disclosure explains what that investigation may include and asks for your written consent.

What the background investigation may include

The investigation may include a review of publicly available records reasonably related to the applicant’s suitability to own a Cane Corso, including but not limited to:

Recent criminal history, including any history of violent offenses.
History of domestic violence, assault, or protective / restraining orders.
History of animal cruelty, neglect, abuse, abandonment, dog-fighting, or any offenses involving harm to animals.
Any other publicly available information reasonably related to the safety and welfare of a placed puppy.

Please note: A criminal record is not an automatic disqualifier. Iron Legacy reviews each application in full — including the nature of any offense, how recent it is, the circumstances, and the applicant’s current home environment. What matters most is the safety and welfare of the dog. If you have concerns about your history, please share context in the additional information section — honesty is treated with respect.

How the investigation is conducted

The background investigation is conducted personally by Iron Legacy (AD) using publicly available records. Iron Legacy does not sell, publish, or share the results of any background investigation with third parties, and uses the information only to evaluate the applicant’s suitability to receive a Cane Corso puppy.

Your rights

Providing consent is voluntary. However, because Iron Legacy conducts a background investigation on every approved applicant, an application submitted without consent cannot be advanced in the placement process. You may withdraw your consent at any time by written notice to [email protected]; if you withdraw consent, your application will be closed and no further investigation will be conducted.

Confidentiality

All information gathered in connection with your application — including the results of any background investigation — is treated as confidential and is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to evaluate your application and, if approved, to complete the placement of a puppy.

Every application is read personally. Approved applications move to a phone call, a background check as authorized above, and a FaceTime walkthrough of the dog’s future home. Response within 48 hours — no exceptions.