Italian Mastiff Excellence · Pinal County, AZ

Raised in our family,
to protect yours

Championship bloodlines, raised with love. Temperament-tested Cane Corso companions bred for family, protection, and the working tradition.

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DeFillippo Cane Corso
Pinal County, Arizona
Our Story

Ethical. Responsible.
Family-Raised.

Committed to producing well-rounded, beautiful, and strong Cane Corsos with stable temperaments and excellent health.

Our breeding decisions are made with purpose, care, and respect for the breed. Every litter is planned, thoughtfully matched, and raised in a loving home environment, not in kennels or outbuildings.

We believe that Cane Corsos should be protective, confident, and clear-headed, yet gentle and trustworthy with their families. Our breeding dogs are selected for structure, temperament, health, and breed correctness. Every puppy leaves our home with a solid foundation and the best possible start to life.

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Home-Raised

All puppies are raised indoors as part of our daily family life, never in a kennel or outbuilding.

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Licensed Vet Care Only

All procedures and vaccinations are performed exclusively by licensed veterinarians.

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Early Socialization

Exposed to children, cats, household noises, car rides, and adult Cane Corsos from day one.

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Family-First Standards

Strong, stable Cane Corsos raised with love, ethical standards, and proper veterinary care.

Our Breeding Program

How We Raise Our Puppies

Every decision we make is rooted in the health, temperament, and well-being of every puppy we bring into the world.

Raised in Our Home

All of our puppies are raised indoors as part of our daily family life, not in kennels or outbuildings. From the moment they are born, they are surrounded by love, activity, and real-world experiences that shape their character.

Our puppies are exposed to:

  • Adult Cane Corsos as calm, confident role models
  • A family cat, building comfort with other animals
  • Children of various ages, building patience and gentleness
  • Household noises: TV, vacuum, talking, cooking, music
  • Car rides and early environmental socialization

🏆 Our Commitment

  • Health above all else
  • Stable, reliable temperament
  • Ethical, responsible breeding standards
  • Proper, licensed veterinary care at every stage
  • Strong, stable Cane Corsos raised with love
  • A family-first home environment from birth

🐾 Breed Philosophy

We believe that Cane Corsos should be protective, confident, and clear-headed, yet gentle and trustworthy with their families. Our breeding dogs are selected for structure, temperament, health, and breed correctness; every pairing is intentional and purposeful.

Licensed Professionals Only

We take veterinary care extremely seriously. All procedures, including tail docking, dew claw removal, vaccinations, and ear cropping (if applicable), are performed only by licensed veterinarians.

Vaccinations are a critical part of early puppy health, and only trained professionals can ensure they are administered safely and effectively.

⚠️ Risks of At-Home Vaccines

  • Improper storage can make vaccines ineffective
  • Wrong dosing can lead to medical complications
  • Contamination can cause infections or abscesses
  • Missed timing leaves puppies unprotected
  • Allergic reactions require immediate veterinary care

⚠️ Risks of At-Home Surgical Procedures

  • Severe infections and excessive bleeding
  • Long-term nerve damage and chronic pain
  • Complications requiring emergency veterinary care
  • Improper healing and poor cosmetic outcomes

Early Potty Training Foundation

From the moment our puppies are old enough to move around, we begin building strong potty-training habits. While no young puppy will leave fully housebroken, they do leave with a solid foundation already in place.

We cannot guarantee a house-trained puppy at 8 weeks old, but we can guarantee that your puppy has been consistently guided using positive habits from the very beginning.

🌿 What Puppies Learn

  • Seek the door when they need to go outside
  • Eliminate on natural outdoor surfaces
  • Follow the adult dogs outside as role models
  • Hold it longer between breaks as they grow

✅ Benefits for Your Family

  • Strong understanding of where to go from day one
  • Adapt quickly to new schedules in your home
  • Reduced accidents and faster transition to full housebreaking
  • Reinforces confidence and good household manners

Car Socialization from Day One

Introducing puppies to car rides regularly at a young age is an important part of proper socialization. Positive experiences early on mean calm, confident adult dogs who travel with ease.

🧘 Prevents Anxiety & Motion Sickness

Puppies who ride in the car often learn that trips are normal and safe, preventing fear, excessive drooling, and restlessness as adults.

💪 Builds Confidence

Car rides expose puppies to new environments, different people, sounds, smells, and sights, strengthening their confidence for life.

🏥 Reduces Stress for Vet Visits

Dogs used to car travel handle vet visits, grooming, boarding, and training classes much more easily. The car is simply part of their routine.

Our Breeding Program

Studs & Breeding Females

Each dog in our program is selected for health, structure, temperament, and breed correctness.

Drako - Stud Stud

Drako

Cane Corso · Male · Grey/Blue · Show Line

Calm, confident, and powerfully built. Drako is a show-line Cane Corso and an exceptional example of stable breed temperament, gentle with family, social in public, and a natural guardian at home. Drako has been retired from our breeding program.

ColorGrey / Blue
LineShow
GenderMale
RoleRetired Stud
Kartel - Dam Dam

Kartel Retired

Cane Corso · Female · Fawn · Show Line

Kartel is a beautifully structured show-line fawn female with an outstanding temperament. She is a proven producer and a wonderful mother, consistently passing her calm confidence and correct structure to her offspring. Kartel has been retired from our breeding program.

ColorFawn
LineShow
GenderFemale
RoleRetired Dam
Cartier - Dam Dam

Cartier

Cane Corso · Female · Black · Working Line

Cartier is a striking black female of European working lineage. She exemplifies the athletic, driven, and confident nature of the traditional working Cane Corso, with correct type, solid nerves, and exceptional breed character.

ColorBlack
LineWorking
GenderFemale
RoleBreeding Dam
Stud Services

Meet Our Stud Dog

Drako has been retired from outside stud service. His legacy continues through his sons Glock and Kevlar, who will be available for approved breedings beginning May 2027.

Drako - DeFillippo Cane Corso Stud
Status
Retired
Cane Corso · Male · Stud · Show Line

Drako

DeFillippo Cane Corso

Drako is a well-balanced, mature show-line Cane Corso male with an excellent temperament both at home and in public. He is calm, confident, and steady, an ideal example of a stable Corso temperament.

Around people, Drako is exceptionally gentle and easy-going. He happily allows anyone to approach or pet him, making him reliable in social settings. Despite his calm nature, he displays strong natural guardian instincts, showing appropriate territorial behavior without unnecessary aggression.

This balance of stability and protection is exactly what many breeders look for, and it is consistently reflected in the puppies he produces.

At Home
Calm, relaxed, respectful & easy to manage
In Public
Very social and accepting of attention from strangers
Protective Instincts
Territorial over personal spaces; appropriate guarding without aggression
Overall
Excellent stability, ideal for producing confident, family-safe Corsos

🧬 Offspring Consistently Produce

  • Stable, even-tempered personalities
  • Strong structure and correct breed type
  • Good bone and impressive head type
  • Confident yet manageable drive
🏅Drako is retired from stud service. His sons Glock and Kevlar carry on his legacy and will be available for approved outside breedings beginning May 2027.
The Next Generation

Upcoming Breeding Dogs

The future of DeFillippo Cane Corso. These exceptional young dogs will be joining our active breeding program in the coming years — carrying forward the genetics, temperament, and breed quality our program is known for.

🐾 Upcoming Stud
Available May 2027

Glock

Cane Corso · Male · Son of Drako × Kartel

Glock is a son of our proven Drako × Kartel pairing, inheriting his father's calm confidence and show-line structure alongside his dam's warmth and correct breed type. He will be available for approved outside breedings beginning May 2027.

SireDrako
DamKartel
RoleUpcoming Stud
AvailableMay 2027
🐾 Upcoming Stud
Available May 2027

Kevlar

Cane Corso · Male · Son of Drako × Kartel

Kevlar is Glock's littermate, carrying the same exceptional Drako × Kartel genetics. Bold yet balanced, he exemplifies what this program has worked to build over years of careful, purposeful breeding. He will be available for approved outside breedings beginning May 2027.

SireDrako
DamKartel
RoleUpcoming Stud
AvailableMay 2027
🐾 Upcoming Dam
Available February 2028

Felony

Cane Corso · Female · Upcoming Dam

Felony is a stunning addition to the DeFillippo breeding program. She will be ready for her first litter in February 2028. More details on her pedigree and planned pairings will be announced as that time approaches.

GenderFemale
RoleUpcoming Dam
First LitterFeb 2028

Want to be notified when Glock, Kevlar, or Felony's first litters are announced? Get in touch and we'll keep you on our list.

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Litters

Past & Upcoming Litters

We raise a limited number of litters per year. Each puppy is placed with careful consideration to find the perfect match.

Upcoming Litters
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No further male reservations are being accepted until our June 2027 litter.

The current Cartier × Drako litter is open to female inquiries only. If you are interested in a male, please inquire about the June 2027 litter — male spots are open now and filling quickly.

Cartier
⚠️ Females Only - Males Closed

Cartier × Drako

⚠️ No further male reservations are being accepted. This litter is open to female inquiries only.

An exciting new pairing. Cartier's European working-line genetics meet Drako's proven temperament. Expect athletic, driven black & grey/blue puppies with exceptional breed character. Puppies are expected to go home around Christmas time.

Puppies expected to go home around Christmas Females only, no further male reservations AKC Registered 🎨 Colors: Black · Grey/Blue
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Cartier
Planned Litter
June 2027
Puppies go home
✅ Males Now Reserving

Cartier × Glock

Our next planned litter pairs Cartier with Glock, a son of Drako and Kartel. This pairing brings together Cartier's European working-line drive with the proven show-line temperament and structure of the Drako × Kartel line. Male reservations are open now. Females will be announced as the date approaches.

Cartier × Glock (son of Drako × Kartel) Puppies go home June 2027 Males: reservations open now Females: TBD AKC Registered Puppy pricing: $4,000
Reserve a Male for June 2027
Past Litters - Already Home

These litters have been placed and are thriving with their families. We share them here as a testament to our program.

Litter A
✓ Placed - All Home

Kartel × Drako - Litter A

Our first Kartel × Drako pairing. Beautiful puppies with incredible structure, bone, and calm confidence. All puppies are now thriving with their families.

Kartel × Drako pairing All puppies placed AKC Registered
Litter A Litter A Litter A Litter A Litter A Litter A Litter A Litter A Litter A
Litter B
✓ Placed - All Home

Kartel × Drako - Litter B

A stunning repeat pairing that exceeded expectations. Puppies with exceptional temperament, drive, and breed type, all now home with their families.

Kartel × Drako repeat pairing All puppies placed AKC Registered
Litter B Litter B Litter B Litter B Litter B Litter B Litter B Litter B
Investment

Pricing & Availability

Every puppy is a lifetime commitment. We price our puppies to reflect the quality of our breeding program and the care every litter receives.

Step 1
Secure Your Puppy
Deposit to Reserve
$1,500

A non-refundable deposit holds your spot. A signed contract is required before deposit is accepted.

  • Holds your spot in the litter
  • Applied toward total puppy price
  • Signed contract required
  • Gender & color preference noted
Reserve Your Spot
Companion
Puppy Placement
$4,000

Price does not include delivery, ear cropping, or breeding rights. Deposit is applied toward this balance.

  • AKC / ICCF Registration
  • Age-appropriate vaccinations
  • Veterinary health check
  • Puppy starter pack
  • Lifetime breeder support
Inquire About a Puppy
Additional Services
Optional Add-Ons
See Below

Additional services available through our kennel or trusted veterinary partners.

  • Ear cropping: ~$1,200 (preferred local vet)
  • Delivery: varies by option
  • Full breeding rights: Unavailable
Ask Us a Question

All prices are subject to change. A signed contract is required prior to deposit acceptance.
Delivery, ear cropping, and stud service are separate from puppy pricing.

Getting Your Puppy Home

Delivery Options

We want every puppy's journey to their new home to be safe, comfortable, and stress-free.

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Flight Nanny Service

We fly with the puppy as a carry-on directly to your location, or hand-deliver the puppy to your nearest airport (airline restrictions apply).

What You CoverRound trip flight cost · Applicable pet carry-on fee · Flight nanny fee of $500
Best ForClients who want personal, hands-on delivery with minimal stress on the puppy.
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Ground Transport

We can hire a trusted, third-party pet transporter to drive the puppy directly to your location.

FeesVary based on your location and current third-party transporter rates.
Please NoteWe refrain from using third-party transport services whenever possible and prefer the flight nanny option for the puppy's comfort and safety.
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All delivery arrangements are coordinated directly with you after your deposit is received and your contract is signed. We will work with you to find the safest and most convenient option for your family.