Knights of Valor Cane Corso Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Michel H., the breeder behind Knights of Valor Cane Corso Kennel located in Albany, OR. We are a small family breeder who strive to preserve the breed to its standard. We offer pets with amazing health & temperaments. Our dogs are AKC registered and conformation titled and fully health tested through OFA for hips, heart, elbows and patellas along with PennHip testing. We use VetGen to genetic test all our dogs for DSRA - Dental Skeletal Retinal Astrophy, CMR1, DM Degenerative Myelopathy, Cystinuia, and NCL1.
Q. & A. with Michel
Why did you start breeding?
Once I knew I wanted to be a breeder I worked with several mentors and well known breeders in the Pacific Northwest to get my kennel started correctly. I learned the proper breed standard and what it meant to “better” the breed through appropriate titling, and health and genetic testing. We also breed dogs for temperament. All of these key things are carefully considered before any pairings.What makes your program special?
We have a puppy contract. We will always be the first point of contact for any/all of our dogs out of Knights of Valor if the owner ever decided they were to rehome for any reason. We offer lifetime breeder support. We sell companion puppies only, each come with age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming and AKC reunite microchip. We spend a lot of time socializing, caring & observing our pups.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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Michel
Michel 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 $2,000 - $2,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We sell AKC limited registration, meaning companion puppies only, each puppy will come with tails docked, age appropriate vaccinations and deworming and AKC reunite microchip. Optional ear crop.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michel 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 Michel 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 Michel 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 Michel.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Albany, OR
2349 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
2318 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Michel can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michel
Club memberships
Michel is a member of Cane Corso Club of the Pacific Northwest .
Michel has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Michel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Michel’s links
Michel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Knights of Valor Cane Corso 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
Zeus, dad
Cane Corso
About Zeus
Zeus is a male Cane Corso about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michel decided to make him part of their program. Michel 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), +7 more.
Xena, mom
Cane Corso
About Xena
Xena is a female Cane Corso almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michel decided to make her part of their program. Michel 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
Patellar Luxation, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Knights of Valor Cane Corso 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.
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.
Cystinuria Type 3, English Mastiff Type Risk Factor, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1 (NCL1), Cane Corso Type, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), 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).
