he first time I saw a Cane Corso, I was instantly captivated. There is no better breed than a Cane Corso. As a dog trainer, I have trained just about every breed of dog; no breed is as great as a Cane Corso. They are fiercely loyal, very intelligent, and can match any athletic ability you require from them.

I purchased my first Cane Corso 18 years ago. I was in love with Cerberus from the first hour I had him. From day one, he never left my side. I took my job very seriously to raise the most well-balanced Corso. I took Cerberus to dog training school with me, and we both performed very well together. While at school, Cerberus was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 10 months old. This broke my heart. My plans to do bite work and competitive obedience were no longer an option.

Just when I was coming to the reality of having my best friend, Cerberus, have Hip Dysplasia, he was diagnosed 2 months later with cataracts in both eyes. The doctors told me that he would be fully blind by two years old. This news crushed me. I spent thousands of dollars trying to find the best thing to make Cerberus comfortable with his health issues. After a strict diet and exercise plan, Cerberus lived a long, happy life to the age of 10.

My second Corso, which replaced Cerberus, was a blue female named Skylla. I got Skylla at 7 weeks old and immediately took her to the vet for a check-up. The vet told me she had a weak immune system, most likely due to breeding generations with recessive/dilute genes. My veterinarian advised me to return her to the breeder, as I would likely encounter issues in the future. I should have listened to my veterinarian, but I saw something in Skylla I couldn’t pass up.

Skylla was the most amazing dog in the world. I trained Skylla in personal protection and obedience. Skylla went to just about every dog training lesson with me. Skylla struggled with stomach issues periodically throughout her life and was diagnosed with spindle cell cancer at 5 years old. After a painful 6-month fight, she lost her battle with cancer. Skylla was my sidekick and the most incredible dog in the world. I miss both Cerberus and Skylla every day that goes by.

Dealing with these issues with Cerberus and Skylla made me realize how important it is for breeders to perform essential health testing to reduce the risk of these problems in their puppies. As breeders, we ensure all our breeding stock receives the necessary health tests, not just for color, but for overall well-being, to help offer you a Cane Corso that will live a full, healthy life. All our puppies come with a two-year health guarantee.

First and foremost, at Olympian Cane Corso, we breed for temperament and health. We strive to breed great Cane Corso that are fantastic family dogs while still maintaining working capabilities.