Overwatch Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Maria M., the breeder behind Overwatch Kennels located in Wakarusa, KS. Overwatch Kennels specializes in preserving our breed through thoughtful, conscientious pairings focusing on producing healthy dogs with exceptional temperaments. Parents are health tested through OFA, PennHIP, & Embark. Puppies are temperament tested, socialized & Puppy Culture raised.
Q. & A. with Maria
Why did you start breeding?
After losing my search and rescue partner, I couldn't bring myself to search for another malinois. Instead, I made the leap into a new breed and under the mentorship of my first breeder I began competing in conformation, rally, barn hunt, and. FASTCAT with my corsos. We did well in these venues and received constant compliments on my girls' temperaments, so decided to move forward with breeding.What makes your program special?
My dogs are beloved family members; every puppy is deliverered with my own hands. My program focuses on temperament above all- a beautiful, healthy dog with poor temperament can be as detrimental (or more!) to quality of life of the dog & family. I collaborate with other knowledgeable breeders to be sure I select the best possible pairing to minimize the risk of epilepsy & prevent DSRA.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Auriga
Went homeFemale
Orion
Went homeMale
Pegasus
Went homeMale
Perseus
Went homeMale
Andromeda
Went homeFemale
Hydra
Went homeFemale
Chara
Went homeFemale
Cephus
Went homeMale
Cassiopeia
Went homeFemale
Ursa
Went homeMale
Draco
Went homeMale
Siren
Went homeFemale
Kitsune
Went homeFemale
Rougarou
Went homeMale
Shtriga
Went homeFemale
Goblin
Went homeMale
Djinn
Went homeFemale
Kraken
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Maria
Maria 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
“Pricing includes Embark DNA test, health guarantee, docked tails, AKC registration, microchip, age appropriate vaccines and deworming, Volhard Aptitude testing, Puppy Culture socialization. SELECTION OF PUPPIES IS MADE BY BREEDER! AKC LIMITED REGISTRATION unless otherwise stated. Deposits are non-refundable & applied to the price of the puppy. Puppy cost does not vary by gender or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria directly.
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 Maria.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wakarusa, KS
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
Flexible meeting point
Maria can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Maria
Club memberships
Maria is a member of Cane Corso Association of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Maria has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Maria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Maria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Overwatch 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
Jazzy, mom
Cane Corso
About Jazzy
Jazzy is a female Cane Corso over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Overwatch 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.
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.
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).
