MVK9
- Minerva, OH
Meet the breeder
I'm Whitney W., the breeder behind MVK9 located in Minerva, OH. We carefully select our puppies alongside our trusted partner, Tony Scandy of Scandifio Cane Corso. Together, we evaluate litters to identify exceptional prospects with outstanding structure, temperament, and breed type. Our goal is to choose puppies with looks and stable personalities.
Q. & A. with Whitney
Why did you start breeding?
We don’t breed, we get our stock from Tony and we both hand pick our prospects for the program!What makes your program special?
Tony has produced over 300 AKC champions!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, black brindle, 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.
Getting a puppy from Whitney
Whitney has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Whitney partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We pick out puppies for specific people and there needs of what they are looking for and there lifestyle! ”
Price
“Our puppies begin training at 12 weeks old and receive extensive socialization, obedience, and real-world exposure. They are e-collar trained and off-leash reliable before going home! Our prices range from dog to dog and what you are looking for!”
Contract & health guarantee
Whitney 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 Whitney 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 Whitney 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Whitney.
Breeder's location
Meet in Minerva, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
More about Whitney
Whitney has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Whitney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Whitney’s links
Whitney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MVK9 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
Excellent level
MVK9 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
