il Drago Kennels
- Indianapolis, IN
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Cassandra B., the breeder behind il Drago Kennels located in Indianapolis, IN. We hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to our dogs and our policies. We take responsible breeding very seriously. We take responsible breeding very seriously, and we’re thorough in health testing and caring for our dogs. We make sure each puppy gets the proper group and individual attention that it needs to thrive, and we do all that we can to prepare them for their future roles and families.
Q. & A. with Cassandra
Why did you start breeding?
My grandmother bred and showed GSD for over 50 years. I grew up in her whelping box. I fell in love with neos when I was 17. I started showing them when they were a rare breed. I continued showing & pushing for full AKC recognition which happened in 2004. I've imported many dogs from Italy to use in my breeding program. My breed is a hard breed when it comes to breeding.What makes your program special?
Experience & passion for my breed. Neos are not for most people. They are incredibly hard to breed and rear. Even harder to find appropriate homes for. I'm very involved in my breeds community and I advocate for my pups at any age place or condition. I have seen the breed change over the years & I have new expectations beyond breed type & movement. I want to see longevity & function improve now.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Cassandra
Cassandra 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 deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pets $3500 w/limited AKC reg. and spay/neuter contract. Full AKC reg starts at $4K & is only to approved apps. All pups come w/chip, shots, ped, food, bag, health cert & 3 year hip & heart guarantee. Deposits are refundable if I cannot provide the agreed upon pup (color, sex, quality, etc) within 1 year. Most people wait, but it's their option at the point. Occasionally I will just refund.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cassandra 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 Cassandra 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 Cassandra 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 Cassandra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Indianapolis, IN
More about Cassandra
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Cassandra has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Cassandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Cassandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
il Drago 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
il Drago 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 Neapolitan Mastiffs.
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.
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.
DNA Disease 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).
