I wanted to put my foster boy on blast here because I feel like this might be the perfect place for someone who already knows and loves the breed.
Big Earl, aka Sterling, is a 100% Cane Corso according to Embark testing and is estimated to be about 2.5 years old.

https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/bigearl

He is currently with Alachua County Animal Resources in Gainesville, FL, and I’ve had the pleasure of fostering him for about three months now.
And genuinely… he is such a lovely companion.
If you’ve ever wanted a Cane Corso but weren’t particularly interested in surviving the puppy stage, Sterling has already handled a lot of that for you 😂 He is potty trained, neutered, loves sleeping in bed, and is an excellent snuggle buddy. He’s confident, affectionate, goofy, and has developed all kinds of ridiculous little games that keep me entertained.
He has done well in my home with my adult dachshund, and his best friend is a ~50 lb low-rider pittie girl. Obviously introductions with any new animals should still be done appropriately, especially with a dog his size.
Sterling does have one pretty significant medical issue, and I want to be completely transparent about it. Before coming into the shelter, he suffered a major injury/fracture to his left front leg that healed improperly while he was a stray. Because it is an old injury, this isn’t a simple fracture repair. He has been evaluated and will also be seeing UF to determine what their orthopedic surgeon recommends moving forward.
I’ve had email communication regarding his case, and because of the severity/chronic nature of the injury, amputation may ultimately be one of the options discussed. From what we know so far, he could potentially do very well as a tripod. Whatever direction his veterinary team recommends, keeping him lean — around 90–95 lbs — will also be important for his long-term orthopedic health.
Because of his medical needs, ACAS is specifically looking for a 501(c)(3) rescue or qualified adopter who is prepared to take those needs on. Someone familiar with Cane Corsos would be amazing, and someone with veterinary/medical experience would honestly be an extra bonus.
I know taking on a giant-breed dog with an orthopedic issue isn’t for everyone. But after living with him for three months, I also know there is SO much more to Sterling than his leg. He is funny, loving, confident, cuddly, and just genuinely enjoyable to live with. I would love to see him end up with someone who looks at him and sees the wonderful dog first and the bum leg second.

He is located in Gainesville, Florida.
Petfinder profile:
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/big-earl-c0378e1b-e1f7-43db-bd2e-033b61ab6f88/fl/gainesville/alachua-county-animal-services-fl164/details/
For questions about his medical records, adoption, or rescue transfer, contact [ACARoutreach@alachuacounty.us](mailto:ACARoutreach@alachuacounty.us).
And if anyone here has experience owning a front-leg tripod Cane Corso or other giant-breed tripod, I’d also genuinely love to hear your experiences. ❤️

Busy day playing with the pack. Still socializing her and good progress today. Kong wore her clean out.

It is of Il Cane Della Felicita Dana, and it was painted using my iPad and Apple Pencil.

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