Nuovo Inizi Kennels

Rachel P.

Breeder of Cane Corso

  • Scott County, TN ·
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Upcoming litters

Rider
Juno

Cane Corso litter

Planned Feb. 2027

Ready Apr. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Rachel P., the breeder behind Nuovo Inizi Kennels located in Scott County, TN. Native New Yorker who relocated to TN in 2022 for more property to work my dogs. I have owned, worked, and loved this breed since 2013. I am a Nurse by trade but fell in love with this breed and as the saying goes, "you can't just have one".

Q. & A. with Rachel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    In 2013, the sire of my very first Cane Corso won BOB at Westminster. From that point forward it had become a dream of mine to start my own kennel and one day be invited to Westminster. That dream became a reality in 2024. Please visit my website for additional photos and information.

  • What makes your program special?

    My puppies are whelped and raised in my home. I welcome families to meet my pack to get a feel for the temperament of the Sire and Dam. My dogs come with a contract and are co owned until contractual obligations are met. I provide a lifetime of mentorship. Health testing I perform OFA (elbows, patella, shoulders), Pennhip, DSRA, Cardiac. No dog is perfect, but I strive to be better.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include chestnut brindle, fawn, gray, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Rachel

Rachel 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.

Rachel partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“I breed for purpose, not for color. Although I do allow families to come see the litter and meet the parents, the puppies are matched once they are evaluated around 6to 7 weeks old. They really start to come out of their shell and become their own little being. Sometimes it does work out where the puppy that the family favors, turns out to be the perfect fit. I tell everyone to fall in love with all of them, so that way you won’t be disappointed. A reputable breeder does not allow you to pick out a pup at this age. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $3,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“This includes tail dock, rear dew claw removal, microchip, first set of vaccines, ENS puppy culture, dewormed, potty and crate training, ear crop, limited AKC registration. Deposit can be transferred if family decides to wait for another litter or for any reason a puppy becomes unavailable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Extras
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Scott County, TN

4478 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport

4481 miles away

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Meet in Springfield, MA

3736 miles away

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More about Rachel

  • Club memberships

    Rachel is a member of Cane Corso Association of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Rachel’s links

Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Nuovo Inizi 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Nuovo Inizi 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

    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.

  • Dental-skeletal-retinal anomaly (DSRA), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Rachel to bring home their puppies.

  • Irene R.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +5

    Rachel was and still is wonderful to work with! She genuinely cares about who is purchasing her puppies and the time you’d be able to put into their lives! Rachel was phenomenal at updating me with pictures or videos of my pup (Cato) up until I got him and informing me about their daily activities. Even now after receiving Cato we still stay in contact every week and she is willing to answer any questions or concerns I have about him. Rachel has proven to be a genuine, kind, and compassionate dog breeder/person and I couldn’t have asked for a better individual to give me my life long best friend! Cato has a wonderful temperament and because of the foundation she laid from the time he was born he is excelling in training! Again, I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful person to work with!

  • Kay B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +7

    Rachel was by far the best breeder I’ve ever been in contact with and Good Dog made the entire process seamless and easy! It’s so obvious how much she loves this breed and each individual puppy. The love she provides goes above and beyond, which results in high quality and well-cared for dogs. Rachel is super communicative throughout the whole process, providing almost daily updates about the puppies growing up process. Between the photos, videos, and FaceTime updates, I felt like I was there the whole time, watching my baby grow up and prepare to come home! By the time I picked up my dog, it felt like Rachel and I were old friends. The whole experience with Good Dog and Rachel was truly incredible and I would, without a doubt, use Good Dog again, but more importantly, I wouldn’t hesitate to find another furry companion through Rachel again. I have nothing but positive things to say about her and would 10/10 recommend finding your next fur baby through Rachel! I love my little dude, and I wouldn’t have him without being connected to Rachel through Good Dog. Thank you so much!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.