The Cane Corso ("KAH-neh COR-soh") dog is an ancient Italian molosser and direct descendant of the Canis Pugnax. Its name derives from the Latin "cane" that means "Dog", while "Corso" means to "Course" or "Chase". Hence, the name Cane Corso is usually taken to mean 'DOG OF THE CHASE". It has an athletic build and a solid, compact body with free-flowing movement. The combination of its stable character, the absolute devotion to its master and its adaptability to the environment are the reasons of the breed's popularity and success. Historically, the dog was used to guard property and cattle, to hunt large game and the protection of the family. It is a gentle, sociable dog and easily trained to perform the duties for which it has been bred. It is also known as the Cane Corso Italiano, Cane Corso Mastiff, Cane di Macellaio, Italian Mastiff, Sicilian Branchiero. Although the Cane Corso breed has worldwide FCI recognition, it is currently only in the AKC Miscellaneous Class in the USA.

The Cane Corso is a great guard dog, extremely loyal to its family and can be quite aloof with strangers. He has a very protective nature and yet is able to discern friend from foe. He instinctively knows when to become a terrifying, defensive and protective dog for its owner, his grounds, the house and the whole family. He should be submissive to his family and suspicious of strangers.

The Cane Corso is normally a quiet dog, barking only when alerted to a strange  situation. Despite the breeds size, they make excellent house dogs and are very athletic.

There are a lot of breeders out there, breeders of all breeds of dogs, that are doing it for the money, not the love of it.  To become a breeder, the first step is to purchase a high-quality male and female of good temperment and representation of the specific breed. This can be very expensive, to ensure good quality! We always say, "The pups are only as good as the parents". We pride ourselves on the quality of our adults, that's why we are able to guarantee our puppies for anything congenital or hereditary.

We also provide a service to our new puppy owners.  We will Potty Train and/or Obedience Train your puppy for you, so when you pick up or we ship your puppy to you, you will have a wonderful experience with the new family member!I

If you Love, Train & Socialize your pup for the first year of its life, it will love and protect you and your family for the rest of its life!

Service History

In Medieval Times, the Cane Corso was used as a big game hunter. His power, courage and agility made him especially valuable on wild boar. It is also reported that he was used on stag and bear. Italian fanciers of the breed say, proudly, the Corso is "the only true coursing mastiff." He was also used as a butcher's dog, a war dog and as a gladiator in the arena. There is also convincing evidence that the Cane Corso was put into military use in 1137 in Monopoli di Sabina, near Rome. Kennels from this period link the breed closely with Roman history.

Pisano and Amica are now 9 years old, and yes they have been retired for quite some time now. In their hay day Pi sired over 100 puppies and Amica gave us 72 beautiful pups. Pi is a good citizen and goes to schools, hospitals, pet stores, basiclly he goes everywhere with us. While Amica stays home to guard the house and babysit the kids. They are currently spending their days lounging around the house and babysitting the puppies.

Here are our new breeders!

Raphael

My name is Raphael, My DOB is 12/12/05, I am 4 years old.  I am the Son of Paisano and Amica. I weight about 150lbs. My color is Red Fawn & my eyes are Brown.

Tinkerbell

I am 4 years old.  My DOB is 12/12/05. I weigh about 120lbs. My color is Blue Fawn and my eyes are Gold. Raphael is my brother. I am very submissive and love everyone. My favorite things are hugs!  My puppies arrived on February 17, 2010.  There were 11 females.  My new husband's name is Kane.  He's very handsome as you will see on the Breeder Network page.

Velvet

My name is Blue Velvet.  I am 2 years old. My DOB is 9/28/07. I weigh about 130lbs. I am Blue with Green eyes.   I am extremely submissive and loving. Just talk to me and I melt at your feet. I should be having my second litter of puppies soon!

Shy

My name is Shy. When I was a puppy I was very shy, but not anymore! Now I am very outgoing and playful. I love to meet new people and get as many kisses as possible! My color is called Blue Brindle, and my eyes are Blue/Green. I weigh about 120lbs; not as big as my sister Velvet. My DOB is 9/28/07.

Sage

My DOB is 9/28/07

Yes I am Velvet and Shy's sister.

My color is Chestnut Brindle & my eyes are Yellow/Gold.

Our breeding females are 4 year old Tinkerbell, and 2 year old sisters, Velvet and Shy. All the girls are very social and wonderful with all of our friends, neighbors and anyone they meet. To understand just how wonderful they are call 954-382-5037 to make an appointment to come and meet them, their worth getting to know!

A New Litter Of Puppies Born   Taking deposits now on upcoming litters!

Colors recognized by the Breed Standard

Acceptable colors are black, lighter and darker shades of gray / blue, lighter and darker shades of fawn / formentino, and red. Brindling is allowed on all of these colors. Solid fawn and red, including lighter and darker shades, have a black or gray mask. The mask does not go beyond the eyes. There may be a white patch on the chest, throat, chin, backs of the pasterns, and on the toes.

Note: As seen in these pictures, the breed standard is to crop a Cane Corso's ears. We elected to not crop Velvet's ears.  We wanted to be able to give perspective puppy owners a choice. Not all owners want to crop the ears, so, we leave it up to the new owner. However, we do always crop the tails and dew claws.

Please call to make an appointment to come and see the adults!

We are taking deposits now.  Don't hesitate, our puppies sell very quickly!!