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Cabeza Grande Kennel
- Pocahontas, IL
- Responds within an hour
Available puppies
Orange Collar
Ready now
8 weeks old · Female
Light Pink Collar
Ready now
8 weeks old · Female
Yellow Collar
Ready now
8 weeks old · Female
Raspberry Collar
Ready now
8 weeks old · Male
Tan Collar
Ready now
9 weeks old · Female
Purple Collar
Ready now
9 weeks old · Female
Blue Collar
Ready now
9 weeks old · Male
Light Pink Collar
Ready now
9 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Jen C., the breeder behind Cabeza Grande Kennel located in Pocahontas, IL. Established in 1998, Cabeza Grande Kennel is a small, dedicated kennel interested in improving the state of the Presa Canario in the United States. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, working ability and conformity to true Spanish Presa Canario type. We strive for the “total” Presa. We offer breeding services, as well as puppies for sale. Should you decide to buy a puppy from us, we would like to thank you and welcome you into our Presa Canario family!
Q. & A. with Jen
Why did you start breeding?
I met my first Presa at a training club I worked at and fell in love. As I got involved in the breed community and working sports, I realized I could help the breed improve by testing, training, titling dogs and using those in my selection process.What makes your program special?
Since 1998 we've dedicated ourselves to breeding only tested dogs. We have more titled dogs of the breed than anyone else in the USA. But more importantly, it is our commitment and support for buyers. This breed isn't for everyone and once someone purchases, they need support and follow up. Our 24/7 access to advice, private puppy communities and a 3 year guarantee ensures buyers are taken care of.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, fawn, and tiger. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Tan Collar
Went homeMale
Light Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
White Collar
Went homeMale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Light Blue
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Light Green Collar
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Red Collar
Went homeMale
Light Blue Collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jen
Jen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppies come with crop, shots, deworming, microchip, registration, DNA verification, three year guarantee and lifetime breeder support. Pet quality puppies do not come with registration and have a modified guarantee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jen may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Jen offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jen directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pocahontas, IL
4547 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport / Scott Air Force Base
4571 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
4327 miles away
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More about Jen
Club memberships
Jen is a member of American Kennel Club, Working Presa Canario Alliance, Working Dog Association , and United Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Avidog Associate.
Jen has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Jen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Jen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cabeza Grande Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Jen C.
Litter update on 30 Oct. •So much changes in just a few days.
Thanos and Jump Jump's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 24 Oct. •The gophers are starting raw gruel and learning how to manage not wearing more of it than they eat.
Thanos and Jump Jump's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 09 Oct. •The gophers getting fat and active.
Thanos and Jump Jump's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 09 Oct. •The gophers getting moving and fiesty.
Behave and Hella's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 05 Oct. •Getting up and mibile
Behave and Surper's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 28 Sept. •Starting to get fat and active. Many available.
Behave and Hella's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 23 Sept. •
Primer and Skunk's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 17 Aug. •The gophers are starting the baby battle royals.
Primer and Skunk's litter
Jen C.
Litter update on 05 Aug. •3 week old puppies finally getting up and around. This is when they really start to get fun.
Primer and Skunk's litter
Jen C.
Program update on 05 Aug. •…Drivey, trainable, fun puppy ready to go now. Crate Trained and almost done with potty training.
Parent dogs
Thanos, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Thanos
Thanos is a very structurally perfect, confident, drivey male.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Jump Jump, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Jump Jump
Jump is a very drivey, intense female with good, showy conformation and structure.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Hella, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Hella
Hella is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Surper, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Surper
Usurper is a very confident dog, extremely loving to us. She is moderate drive and protective.
JD, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About JD
Very drivey, protective male.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Ghost, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Ghost
Ghost is a very confident, drivey male that has both been shown and achieved working temperament test certification.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Skunk, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Skunk
Skunk is a female Perro de Presa Canario over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Thorn, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Thorn
Thorn is a very serious, drivey girl. Loves her family but very selective with strangers.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Suey 3, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Suey 3
Suey 3 is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Faafo, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Faafo
Faafo is a very large, intense male. He is very protective but also very loving with us.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Regret, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About Regret
Regret is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.RBF, mom
Perro de Presa Canario
About RBF
RBF is a female Perro de Presa Canario. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jen decided to make her part of their program. Jen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Lucas, dad
Perro de Presa Canario
About Lucas
Lucas is a male Perro de Presa Canario over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jen decided to make him part of their program. Jen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cabeza Grande Kennel reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Perro de Presa Canarios.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Full Embark Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Jen to bring home their puppies.
Keri A.
Verified owner · July 2025
Jen was very responsive and accommodating and answered all of my questions within minutes of messaging her. She made pick up day super easy and the entire experience was amazing! We picked up our beautiful, healthy boy (Woz) and he's been nothing but awesome since we brought him home ❤️ Can't recommend Jen and her pups enough!
Jennifer M.
Verified owner · May 2025
Jen was absolutely amazing! We adopted our boy “Warbo” August 2024 and he had grown to a beautiful and protective dog! His name is Zeus and has made an amazing addition to our family. I want to thank you for making the process so easy. We love him, he is such a love bug and devil dog at the same time 😂
Samantha S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Jen was amazing to work with! After one of our dogs passed away suddenly, we were really struggling and the house felt empty. Jen was very kind and helped match the perfect puppy to our house and to match our show/sport goals! After we picked up our baby she has checked in and gives us the support and help we need moving forward and setting our girl up for success. I couldn’t be more thankful to have met Jen and now have our new baby, Prada!
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Amanda C.
Verified owner · June 2025
Jennifer has been and still is very responsive. She is very quick to answer text messages and is so very knowledgeable! Having access to her wealth of knowledge has truly been a blessing. The puppy I chose, I named Iballa, is absolutely what I was expecting! She is strong willed, but very eager to learn and please. Overall it was a wonderful experience working with Jennifer!
Julie U.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Jen was awesome and responded and kept me updated throughout the process. Would highly recommend and the puppy looks great! Not like other breeders that have presa mixed with other breeds.
KTKen T.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
When I saw my puppy on Jen’s page I knew she was the one . In the photo she had the sassy side eye … I knew then she was vibrant and full of life. My puppy is very smart and protective. Jen was very helpful and informative when getting my baby to me.
