Rico's Cane Corso
- Vallejo, CA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Jonathan R., the breeder behind Rico's Cane Corso located in Vallejo, CA. Offering beautiful Cane Corso puppies from health tested parents with amazing temperaments. Our dogs are bred with health and temperament as a priority. Bred to true Cane Corso standards and structure. Find your future family guardian here at Rico’s Cane Corso.
Q. & A. with Jonathan
Why did you start breeding?
I want to improve the breed and share the enjoyment of having a well bred Cane Corso as a family guardian and companion.What makes your program special?
We bred this pair for the betterment of the breed. Bred to produce healthy pups, good temperaments and the ability to loyal family companion and protector.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Green collar - Tiana
Went homeFemale
Blue collar - Cinderella
Went homeFemale
Cream collar - Cesar
Went homeMale
Light Blue collar - Jasmine
Went homeFemale
Red collar - Ariel
Went homeFemale
Pink collar - Aurora
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar - Buster
Went homeMale
Yellow collar - Moana
Went homeFemale
Gray collar - Smokey
Went homeMale
Purple collar - Moose
Went homeMale
Black collar - Obie
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jonathan
Jonathan 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.
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
“The price includes ear cropping, tail docked, dew claw removal, vaccinations and puppy socialization. $3500 males, $4000 females all with full AKC registration $3000 males, $3500 females - Pet only. Non-refundable deposit if buyer decides to back out after 3 days of submitting the deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jonathan 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 Jonathan 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 Jonathan 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jonathan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vallejo, CA
2392 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Benicia, CA
2391 miles away
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More about Jonathan
Jonathan has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Jonathan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Jonathan’s links
Jonathan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rico's Cane Corso 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
Litter and program updates
Jonathan R.
Program update on 05 Mar •Green collar female still available!!!
Jonathan R.
Litter update on 04 Feb •G2 females still available
Judge and Vada's litter
Jonathan R.
Program update on 20 Jan •
Jonathan R.
Program update on 23 Nov 2025 •Ears have been cropped
Jonathan R.
Litter update on 15 Nov 2025 •1st pup went to his forever home 🥰
Judge and Vada's litter
Parent dogs
Vada, mom
Cane Corso
About Vada
110lbs. All black. OFA Health tested. Great pedigree and an amazing temperament to match. She is a typical Corso guardian. Loving and loyal to the family, but always on guard to protect.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Rico's Cane Corso 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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).
