Testimonials & Comments

Date: 11/04/2008 | From: S & D | E-mail: sdmac61806@yahoo.com

We were told that our pup, that we puchased from Sapri Corso, was the product of Rocco and "Medusa".  If you look under "females", "Medusa" is the dog on the bottom far left in a square with no info, except "stolen photo".  Could some one tell us who is the owner of that dog and the dogs background?

(Sapri's "Medusa" is in reality Gaia: Owned and bred by Luigi Di Rienzo or Valle Dei Lord Kennels in Italy. Click HERE to view her on Luigi's site.)

Was that dog ever bred with Rocco?

("Medusa" / Gaia is owned by Luigi, is in Italy, and has NEVER been owned or bred by Gary Prichard of Sapri Corso.)

Our puppy was born on August 30,2007 (so we were told).  We had only good experiences with Gary, but now we are concerned with who exactly are the parents of our pup and the status of her paperwork.  We originally were going to take a pup from a litter that Rocco and Bella produced.  Our pup is a female, blue brindle.  Great temperment, we love her and she is beautiful.  But, who exactly are her parents??

(The only way you will ever know that is if Gary Prichard ever decides to admit The TRUTH to you regarding your pup's breeding. There is no chance your pup is out of "Medusa" as you were told, so who knows who her actual parents are, or if she is even purebred at all.)

And who exactly runs this site and developed this site?

(This site was developed by those concerned with protecting the Cane Corso breed, and standing up for the rights of the breeders who had their photos stolen and used without permission by Gary for almost a full year to misrepresent and sell his inferior quality pups to the unsuspecting public. "Who" runs this site is not important. The fact that The TRUTH about Gary is being made available to the public is what is important.)

Any futher info we can have would be much appreciated.  We wanted to bred our pup in about a year and keep a male and female from her.  She is gorgeous, but with out her papers we are at a stand still.  Any help is much appreciated.  Thank you....

(Please see the What You Can Do page of this site for some ideas, links, and resources you have available to you.)

Hello,

My husband and I came across your site and are quite concerned.  We purchased a pup from Gary in October 2007.  We must say that we did not and have not had a problem with Gary.  He was very nice and we went to his home often to see the pups before we purchased.  We originally planned on purchasing a pup from a Rocco and Bella litter.  But we purchased a pup from a litter from Rocco and Medusa, so we thought.  Now that we saw your site, "Medusa" is a stolen photo.  Now we do not know who our pups mother is, or father for that matter.

We were told she was born August 30, 2007.  So now she is 14 months old and about 90-95 pounds.  We wanted to show her.  We called Gary, spoke to him and asked for her "paperwork", he said no problem....and that did not happen.  We want to breed her, we called and emailed Gary with no success.  Now the concern has set in.  Like we said, Gary never gave us an attitude and always welcomed us over, so did his wife.

Any information you can provide to us would be greatly appreciated.  We want to breed her.  If you know anyone who would breed with her please let us know.  We would like to keep a male and female from the litter when the time comes.  We do not plan on breeding her for about a year and half from now.

Attached are photos of her at about 9 months old and as a pup with our other Cane Corso.  If she looks "familiar" or she looks like a product of dogs that are not Rocco and "Medusa", please let us know!

We have recent pictures of her with our family, we don't want to expose our family to this possible mess.  Thank you again,

S & D M.

Date: 11/03/2008 | From: Robert | E-mail: eagletd522@yahoo.com | Location: New Jersey

HAHA wow, Gary deserves every inch of this website. I can tell you, I have been to that house numerous times when I was looking to buy a pup. He doesnt like the term backyard breeder, well neither do I. At best, he should be called a basement breeder, because he doesnt even have much of  a yard. Let me explain. He lives about 20 minutes from me, right by the University of Rutgers. Having partied there many a times, I know those houses (frat/party houses) very well. That is exactly what his "kennel" is. His backyard can not be any larger than 30 by 45 feet. The most adult dogs I have ever seen there at one time were 3. Meanwhile his website showed 7 or 8. He also tried to convince me to buy a breed quality female, in which he would give me a "deal" and allow me to use his dog insurance, and he would get the the top 2 pups, sell the rest and give me the money.

He lied to me, and when I told him I would come get the copy of the contract, he said watch where I step. Also, he said he would mail them to me, two weeks go by, he told me he forgot to put the address on the envelope, so it came back to his house. 2 more weeks after than, I asked, he sent but forgot a stamp. I would love to see this guy go down in shambles.

This guy, blatantly lied to me in person, on the phone and on email. In short, he gauranteed the return of the desposit if I decided against one of his pups, and when I asked for it back, he told me he never said such a thing, even when I presented him with the emails (written proof) that he said so. This is not slander, hopefully just useful information. Also, I know being the dog lover I am, I never let price become an issue, however, this guy feels he can "one up" his competitors by showing there prices versus his.

This is that last thing mr prichard ever responded to me (below). boy am I glad to find others having trouble with him as did, I thought I was the only one.

"well you do you but now that you say you are obligated to this contract we will see- There is no contract for you- It was tour fault for losing it- I would love to see how you try and obtain it- I will be waiting here for you- As far as what you think I could care less but I just find it very funny how you feel after you do not get your way- See this is the problem with America- it makes spoiled brats- And you my friend are the captain. From this point on I will not answer an more e-mails and We are done. Whatever steps you wanna take is fine with me- Just remember to be careful where you step-lol"

How can I become a member of the CCAA forum site, I've tried but wont let me post yet. I have enough information to write a book.

Also, I saw posted in the forum, resonded to by him, where he states all of the dogs on the site, are in view at his house. I can tell you, I have been there 3 of 4 times, in a span of three months, and the most dogs I ever saw there were three. The rest couldnt be hiding, they would trample over one another in the shack he lives in.

Sincerely , Robert

Date: 11/03/2008 | From: Bob | E-mail: eagletd522@yahoo.com | Location: New Jersey

I wish I would have known about this site about a year and a half ago. Not knowing how much of a low life this guy really was, I decided to leave a deposit with him for an supposed upcoming litter. Two other reasons factored in, one, his so called kennel is 20 minutes from me, and two he was willing to hand me back the deposit if I changed my mind. Well, four months go by, no puppies, and no pregnancies. I asked for it back, and got the resounding "take me to court, see what happens". If I only I would have known about this guy before hand. Anyone who wishes to contacet me may do so, I am more than willing to help you from making the right choice. I have plenty of other fact, not slander, with proof, about this guy's fraudulent business.

Date: 8/11/2008 | From: Reina

So I just spoke to Gary Prichard and asked if he had another job other than breeding dogs.... a legit question that any "smart buyer" as he calls it would ask, right? Well, this is what he said:

"Yes I do have another job, I like to call it consumer affairs- I respond to foolish comments like the one you have just asked on a daily basis- What would it matter if I have a job or not."

Not legit enough I guess!

Date: 8/09/2008 | From: Reina

I visited Gary's actual website. I can't believe how rude he is, and if people don't realize that, they must be on crack or something. Literally. One of his pages was like, "The prices of our SO CALLED competitors......" I was like, "Whoa!" Price doesn't matter, the QUALITY is what matters. I wanted to tell him to get off his high horse but didn't, should have. I just asked why the hell would you put "Hated by breeders" as his subtitle. That is a great way to steer away "smart buyers". He's contradicting himself in everything he does. THANK you for making this website. At first I thought it was a little rude but after I looked at everything it's totally necessary. Gary is a liar and cheat and should never be breeding!!!!!!! Period!

Date: 7/31/2008 | From: Gary Prichard | E-mail: sapricorso@hotmail.com | Location: New Jersey

It has come to my attention that a couple of past customers have written to this page telling you guys how happy they are with their sapri pups - Why not be fair and post those comments as well. I know why you are going through all this I mean your web attention must be through the roof but for how long will we play this game. I sincerely hope now that I have changed my disposition you guys do the same.

(Hi Gary, Actually, to date, the number of positive comments/testimonials regarding you and your dogs have totaled a resounding ZERO. If you have that many happy customers with sapri pups, why is it that your own Testimonials page on your website is still 'under construction' and starkly empty?
It's very enlightening that there are so many comments/testimonials here already from people who have been lied to by you ... and not one positive testimonial on your own site - perhaps you are not so "Loved by smart buyers" as you claim.)

As to you having 'changed your disposition' ... the proof is in the pudding. If you are not creating unsatisfied clients with unethical business practices, then you won't be getting any more bad feedback here, right? We'll wait and see what happens.

Hope you enjoyed your visit to our site Gary, please feel free to check back anytime for new updates!

Date: 6/14/2008 | From: (withheld for privacy reasons due to pending case)

I bought a puppy from Gary, this pup is a few months old and has already been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Peter A. I would like to be able to speak with you. Any way I can get in touch? Maybe if we work together we can get at least some kind of justice. I feel horrible for my pup, so cute and innocent. This isn't fair to my pup, or to the buyers, or to future pups. This guy needs to be stopped, especially since I see there is a new litter of pups on his site. How many of them will have to suffer or be put down?? I wonder if PETA can do anything? I'm going to contact them Monday, I know a rep there. Something must be done, for the sake of the innocent animals.

Date: 5/27/2008 | From: Lisa R. | Website: Antiquity Cane Corso | Location: Canada

I contacted you via email regarding using a picture of one of my dogs on your site. I never received an apology or an explanation from you. Instead I received a nasty email saying you would sue me if I tried to do anything about it.

And here would be another question to you. When this all happened and you were told you were caught using other dogs, instead of removing the pictures you actually had them touched up and had the white markings removed from the dogs. Why?

Don’t give me the story about the web designer just doing his thing to fill up space on your site. A lot of breeders out there only have one or two dogs; they still don’t steal pictures of other people’s dogs. If you want more pictures of corso’s on your site do what other people have done, ask for permission of the owners of the dogs and have a “general cane corso” page on your site, explaining that these are random pictures of corso’s you like but do not own. No website designer is going to steel photo’s of other peoples dogs and give them fake names and fake information on each dog. That shows intent to deceive and would be liable both on him and on you.

When people contacted you complimenting you on these dogs, and asking about pups out of them did you ever correct them by letting them know you do not own those dogs? Or did you just say thank you, and try to sell them a pup?

Still waiting for my apology, Lisa

Date: 5/27/2008 | From: Peter A.

Well hello Gary Prichard of Sapri Cane Corso.

I am one that has officially been to your home, and seen your dogs.

You might remember me.

My name is Pete....ring a bell?

I am one of the people that actually bought a dog off of you.

You have written that you have done no wrong to anyone except the guy that screwed you from the first post. And, the only reason that you did it to him is because he was shady towards you....correct?

Well, what about me?

You sold me a dog and told me that I would have my papers in a couple of days.

I found this site, saw what people were writing about you, and called you up asking what the **** was going on!!?? You assured me that everything was fine. You told me that you were personally going to the post office to mail me my papers..I would have them any day...blah blah blah. Two weeks went by and I had nothing. I called you again. When I told you that I still hadnt recieved my registration papers, you seemed surprised! Then further into the conversation, you admitted to me that you had your wife mail the papers out, she must have forgotten, and that you would send them out right then. I gave you the benefit of the doubt once again. Another two weeks went by and still nothing. Once again I called you. This time you gave me some other lame ass excuse.....and in apology, told me that you wanted to come to my place to see the dog, see how she was doing....and that you were going to personally deliver the papers to me. You told me that you would call me on a thursday to figure out a good day over the weekend to come to my home. You never called. I called you Friday. You told me that you were busy, but wanted to make it the next weekend........more worthless bull****!

By this point I was pissed.

Then miraculously my registration papers arrived!! I couldnt believe my eyes. Really! I second guessed my opinion of you......chalking it up to you being busy....or just a little lazy.....I really thought that you might actually be legit.

Time went by. I would check in here, to see what new news came of your escapades.

My dog grew, she seemed fine. Healthy, happy, energetic, smart, eager to please and learn....all I could ask for really. Then, at about 7 months of age, I thought I heard her hip popping.

At 10 months I had her spayed. I also had x-rays taken of her hips to try and get an idea on what this popping noise might be.

Guess what everyone?? My dog has hip dysplasia. Her right hip basically has no socket. The noise i would hear every once in a while was her hip popping in and out.

Instantly I think......Gary Prichard, that mother******.

I read my contract once again. What does it say? Refunds given only if I inform you of the displaysia in three days of finding out. Then I would be refunded with another dog.

I was and still am sick over the whole thing.

I never contacted you about it because I just figured that it would be a worthless pursuit. Everything I wanted to know about your character I learned when I was trying to get my papers from you.

My dog is 14 months now. Her hip is still shot. I cant bring myself to have her put down, so I will have to have surgery performed when the pain become too great for her.

This is where it should get good........

Gary Prichard of Sapri Cane Corso, you sold me a dog with beat hips. I have the x-rays to prove it. They come with a viewing program. I will find a way to send them to you. You can look at them on your own computer. You can take them to your vet for thier own determination. You can do whatever you like with them.

You come on this website saying that you want to clear your name so to speak.....turn over a new leaf.....do things the right way.

Well, here is your chance.

What would you like to do about this situation?

(if anyone knows of a way for me to get the x-rays off of the disk, I will post them here for all to see.)

I am curious to see what you have to respond with.

I figure I'm beat. Its ok though. I am an honest guy. I run my own business selling people a product that I can stand behind. ALL of my customers are repeat customers! I'll make more money. I'll foot the bill for the surgery. I learned my lesson. I will not ever purchase another dog from a guy like you. You did me a favor really. You taught me the hard way. Its just a shame that my dog has to suffer simply becuase you are an irresponsible, money hungry, idiot.

You also have other people with my dogs littermates advertising on Myspace that they are starting thier own breeding programs with your dogs. Your dogs hips are junk. Thier temperments are correct, but without the ability to walk properly at 8 months of age.....they are not what they were promised to be. What do you think the people that purchase those dogs are going to have to say about what you created?

I just dont understand one thing. It really seemed to me like you truly cared for the dogs...... If you ran your breeding program the way it should be run, you could have produced good dogs, and made people happy, and had a good reputation, AND made money. But, now you just have to fight everyone off, make yourself look like an ass, have judgements passed against you, cant show your face among reputable breeders.....you just plain suck!

You might want to go to some sort of community college....maybe take some business classes. They would teach you the merits of running an honest business.

Let me know what you want to do Gary Prichard. You want to be a man? OR do you want to by the guy everyone here thinks you are?

Its totally up to you.

Date: 9/12/2007 | From: Ron Hoser | Website: FireHorse Cane Corso | Location: PA, US

Here is an e-mail I got from Gary....
He is about 2 hours from me, so I might just have to visit now that I have been invited.

From: "Gary Prichard" <sapricorso hotmail.com> 
To: "Ron Hoser" <ronjhoser[at]yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: website
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:32:28 -0400

everyone thinks they know everything- well wise ass bring yourself to my house and after I show you my stud males and you beg me for a pup from their next litter I will simply kick your ass for putting yourself in that position- I am sure you got my information and I welcome you to come punk

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Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:38:52 -0700
From: ronjhoser[at]yahoo.com
Subject: website
To: sapricorso@hotmail.com

Hello,
What on Earth are you thinking, stealing photos of other people's dogs and presenting them as your own?  You are a fraud and a disgrace to the Corso community.  You have a lot of apologies to make to a lot of people.  I am certain that you haven't ever even seen most of the dogs on your site, as they are not your photos!!!!  Loved your about us page.  Hey, while we're at it, can I use some of your wonderful stud dogs???  I'll stop by tomorrow to visit.
Sincerely Disgusted,
Ron Hoser
Fire Horse Cane Corso

I spoke to Gary this morning due to one of the puppy pictures. The top row middle picture is a puppy out of my Giano and Nicci, Argo. He told me that he produced that puppy and that he produced all the dogs on his site except the ones imported. He also went on to tell me that Luigi and Simona were his cousins and he co-owned some of their dogs. Then I asked him about his so-called Zeus which is Simon, he said that he produced that dog. He told me that Apex's Tuff wasn't on there and I told him his was stupid that he had him listed as a female. I warned him to have my puppy picture removed by today. He said that he would have to check and if indeed that was my puppy he would remove it. I wrote this guy all day to remove the picture. I did write back and he blocked my e-mail address but I had another and asked him when he was going to remove his entire site since it was all a fraud. Of course no response. I bet Luigi and Simona didn't know they had a long lost cousin in NJ. LOL!!!!