Hierarchy Kennel

Dionne P.

Breeder of Cane Corso

Meet the breeder

I'm Dionne P., the breeder behind Hierarchy Kennel located in Winston, GA. We are a small family-operated Cane Corso breeder. We are dedicated to preserving our established bloodlines which include temperament, health, standard, heavy bone, phenomenal structure, and large magnificent heads.

Q. & A. with Dionne

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I am a three generational breeder
  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on the health and temperament of our dogs. We believe maintaining our dog's structure and function is key and we never sway on standards. Our dogs are tested inside the ring and out.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include gray and fawn, chestnut brindle, black, black brindle, fawn, gray, gray brindle, and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from Dionne

Dionne 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.

“Show/Breeding prices: $4,500 Family Companion prices: $3000, with ears $3500. Deposit $500.00.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dionne 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 Dionne 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 Dionne 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dionne.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Winston, GA

4617 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

4605 miles away

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More about Dionne

  • Club memberships

    Dionne is a member of Came Corso Association America and Kenessaw Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certificate in Managing Genetics for the Future (Institute of Canine Biology), Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Dionne has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Dionne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Dionne’s links

Dionne is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hierarchy 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Hierarchy 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 Cane Corso.

  • 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Dentition

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Animal Genetics Panel, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Dominant Black DNA Test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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