I'm Samantha B., the breeder behind Ironhide Cane Corso Italiano Kennels located in Shelton, WA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament , and functionality with a focus on proper conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with healthy, and stable family companions & guardians
Deposits are nonrefundable.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
I started my breeding program in 2010 with the importing of our foundation Dog
SD Ironhide’s Leonidus Ursa Major the Great CGC CGCA THD TT
I continued to further my education in animal science and behavior, canine reproduction and of course the breed’s history
What makes your program special?
I pride myself in doing the absolute best to set all of my Puppies and Clients up for life long success in the home and outside the home, while also maintaining proper ethics for my breeding program. All of our breeding stock are health tested using PennHip & OFA ,temperament tested, and titled before they are bred. We pride ourselves on health testing for all CHIC breed require health testings.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Boerboel puppies include reddish brown, red, fawn, and brown. Cane Corso puppies include 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.
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our companion puppies are the same price regardless of gender. We do not place puppies by coat color and do not sell breeding rights! All puppies are the same price regardless of gender and coat color
Deposit is only taken after receiving a official puppy application & doing a interview or home check if local.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Microchip
Extras
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Basic obedience & manners
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Shelton, WA
2334 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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More about Samantha
Club memberships
Samantha is a member of Cane Corso Association of America and Cane Corso Club of the PNW .
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, American Kennel Club Canine College, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), AKC Judge.
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Ironhide Cane Corso Italiano 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 dogs
All breeds
Cane Corso
Boerboel
Maggie, mom
Cane Corso
About Maggie
AKC major pointed
Recovery hunting dog
Demi, mom
Cane Corso
About Demi
Demi is a female Cane Corso over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Bojack, dad
Cane Corso
About Bojack
Bojack is a male Cane Corso over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Genny Weasley, mom
Boerboel
About Genny Weasley
Genny is 25 1/2i. at the withers and 104lbs she is a AKC Champion and is major pointed towards her AKC Grand Champion title
Genny is a active homestead guardian and is great around our children and livestock
Badu, mom
Cane Corso
About Badu
Badu is a female Cane Corso about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Zipporah, mom
Cane Corso
About Zipporah
Zipporah is a female Cane Corso over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Gotti, dad
Cane Corso
About Gotti
Gotti is a male Cane Corso over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Kion, dad
Cane Corso
About Kion
Kion is a male Cane Corso about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Murtagh, dad
Cane Corso
About Murtagh
Murtagh is a male Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Kiki, mom
Cane Corso
About Kiki
Kiki is a female Cane Corso over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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
Boerboel
Cane Corso
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Ironhide Cane Corso Italiano 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 Boerboels.
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.