Still-Blue Cane Corso

07/26/2026

06/27/2026

Thanks Jocelynn Marsh for the photos of Remi and R***r. Beautiful & majestic...both of them

06/27/2026

Just some updated photos of simba. Thanks Debbie Platt Marty Platt for loving one of our Still-Blue babies!!

06/07/2026

Thank you...WELL written

06/07/2026

There Are Huge Differences Between One Cane Corso and Another!
Many people ask what determines a puppy’s price and why puppies within the same litter can vary so much.
The answer is simple: puppies from the same litter are almost never all of the same quality. This is where a breeder’s eye and experience make a huge difference. A good breeder can often tell from a very young age which puppies are closest to the breed standard and have the strongest overall type.

One of the biggest and most obvious differences is the head type, as shown in the illustration.

Most of my clients choose my kennel because we still produce the correct Molosser type that made people fall in love with the breed in the first place. Broad, powerful heads with a strong trapezoidal shape and parallel facial planes are becoming harder and harder to find. Unfortunately, many kennels no longer pay enough attention to these characteristics, and dogs with narrow skulls and weak, tapered muzzles have become increasingly common.

My advice when choosing a puppy is very simple.

Do not focus too much on titles and show results. Unfortunately, dog shows no longer reflect a dog’s true value the way they once did. The sport has become heavily influenced by politics, personal interests, and business relationships. A title can be a nice bonus, but it should never be the main reason for choosing a breeder or a puppy. The dog itself, its type, structure, temperament, health, and consistency within a breeding program are far more important than any trophy or ribbon.

It does not matter whether the puppy is a standard color or a rare color if the overall type is not correct. A Cane Corso with poor head structure can end up looking more like a Staffordshire Terrier or a Labrador than a true Cane Corso.

A Cane Corso should be powerful, broad, and imposing. That is what gives the breed its unique presence and identity.

There is no such thing as a 100% perfect Cane Corso. Even in the same litter, some puppies will be more correct than others. The key is being able to recognize which dogs have true breeding value and which dogs should simply be loved as pets. Anyone can breed dogs, but identifying quality and making responsible breeding decisions is what separates a breeder from someone who just produces below average.

In a future post, I will also explain some of the other things we look at when evaluating and ranking puppies within a litter.

06/07/2026

What better way to spend a hot afternoon than to take a siesta with your Corso!! Anyone else have napping photos to share with their Still-Blue babies? Thanks Debbie Platt

05/19/2026

Thanks Crystal for the update and photo of Zena.

05/16/2026

Gorgeous Simba...

05/14/2026

Thanks Morris Morris for the update on Bugsy!! He looks so handsome