I'm Bradley F., the breeder behind Donato Kennels located in California. Donato Kennels, is one of the most respected breeders of Cane Corso. We are located in California. We have been breeding since 2016.
We take pride is the quality and health of our puppies. We provide a health guarantee and life-time breeder support. We see our clients as our extended family.
Q. & A. with Bradley
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include gray and fawn, chestnut brindle, black, black brindle, fawn, gray, and gray brindle. 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 male
Reserved
Male
Grey Brindle Boy
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Big Grey Boy
Went home
Male
Grey Male
Went home
Male
Blue Fawn Female 3
Went home
Female
Blue & Tan Female 2
Went home
Female
Blue Fawn Female 1
Went home
Female
Katana Black Boy
Went home
Male
Grey Female 1
Went home
Female
Katana Black Boy 1
Went home
Male
Black female 1
Went home
Female
Black female 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Bradley
Bradley 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 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Each puppy comes with ear crop, tail dock, UTD on shots, dewormed, 1 year health guarantee & lifetime breeder support. Your deposit reserves your puppy till they turn 8 weeks old. And your deposit goes towards your balance.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bradley 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 Bradley 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 Bradley directly.
Donato Kennels 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
Bradley F.
Program update on 25 July •
This is mamba. From our litter 5 years ago!
Bradley F.
Program update on 24 July •
We have some noisy pups 🐶. Enjoying their breakfast 🥛
Parent dogs
Quaron, dad
Cane Corso
About Quaron
Quaron is a male Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Bradley decided to make him part of their program. Bradley 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
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Xena, mom
Cane Corso
About Xena
Xena is a female Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bradley decided to make her part of their program. Bradley 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.
Daphne, mom
Cane Corso
About Daphne
Daphne is a female Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bradley decided to make her part of their program. Bradley 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.
Glacier, mom
Cane Corso
About Glacier
Glacier is a female Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bradley decided to make her part of their program. Bradley 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.
DK Clea, mom
Cane Corso
About DK Clea
DK Clea is a female Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bradley decided to make her part of their program. Bradley 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Donato Kennels 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 Cane Corso.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Bradley to bring home their puppies.
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Ashley C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+8
Bradley was very responsive & communicative throughout the entire process, I am very happy to have picked from your batch of pups, he definitely catches attention everywhere we go and is always complimented. He’s grown to be family, very protective of my babies. Overall great dog, authentic, & lovable!
I highly recommend you to anyone in search or need of this type of breed.
I have to also add how much of a lap dog he is!!!!! He forgets his size at 11 months now weighing 132lbs! It’s hilarious, their personality is everything! Thanks again!!!!
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Terra L.
Verified owner · June 2025
I truly can’t say enough about Donato Kennels. I followed them on social media for years, yes YEARS, prior to getting our pups from them! I knew if we ever added another Corso to our crew, it would only come from Donato Kennels! Brad is the most knowledgeable and respectable breeder I’ve ever encountered, and he is in this for the breed and being true to it, not for the money. You’ll recognize that the first time you speak with him, and it will be set in stone when you meet his pups. We now have two males from Donato Kennels, both 9 months old, and their dispositions and temperaments are absolutely incredible!! Brad’s love of the breed and his devotion to breeding nothing but top quality Cane Corso’s is unmatched. We will forever be grateful to him for blessing us with the two most perfect k9 additions any family could ever ask for 🩷
Shelby G.
Verified owner · June 2025
We love our boy Cruz, he is almost 2! He’s the sweetest most lovable boy, yet very alert when protecting our home!
He is great with our three kids ages 11,5,4, he loves belly rubs from them and playing fetch. He loves walks and laying in the sunshine here in FL.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.