The Dorado Ranch

Kristina L.

Breeder of Cane Corso

  • Plymouth, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Kristina L., the breeder behind The Dorado Ranch located in Plymouth, CA. We are small, family-based Cane Corso breeder. We're dedicated to raising exceptional Cane Corsos that embody strength, loyalty, and confidence- that's our mission at The Dorado Ranch. Each pup is bred for health, temperament, and the loyal spirit that defines this magnificent breed.

Q. & A. with Kristina

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We've loved Cane Corsos for years and started raising and training them with a focus on health and socialization. Breeding was a natural step to share these amazing dogs with families who will love and care for them. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing puppies grow into confident, loyal companions.

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes our breeding program special is our focus on health, temperament, and socialization. With years of experience raising Cane Corsos, we carefully breed dogs that are strong, loyal, and well-mannered. Every puppy is raised in a family environment and prepared to be a confident companion and protector, giving families a dog they can trust and love.

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

    Our puppies include black and gray. 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.

Getting a puppy from Kristina

Kristina 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Priced by lineage and traits, our puppies come vaccinated, dewormed, and with lifetime breeder support. Raised in a family environment for health, temperament, and socialization. A deposit reserves your puppy and is non-refundable, ensuring your little one is held just for you. The deposit is applied toward the total price, and helps us care for and prepare each puppy."

Contract & health guarantee

Kristina 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 Kristina 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 Kristina 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Plymouth, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

More about Kristina

  • Kristina has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Kristina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Kristina’s links

Kristina is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Dorado Ranch 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

The Dorado Ranch 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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Barbara A.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Kristina was absolutely wonderful. She was available to chat always and was very transparent with the process. I am so happy with my puppy and love her to pieces. She has amazing dogs. Brooklyn is 14 weeks and is so easy to train and very mellow. Thank you Kristina for making my world a better place with Brooklyn♥️.

    Oaklee S.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Kristina was so amazing ever since I first sent in the application. She was quick to respond with any questions I had. She was also always sending pictures and updates about our little pup!

    Josh P.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

      • +4

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Kristina, owner and operator of The Dorado Ranch, through the Good Dog app. From start to finish, she was professional, transparent, and incredibly kind. It was clear from the beginning how much care and intention she puts into raising her Cane Corso puppies. Our puppy was raised in a family environment for the first eight weeks, with consistent exposure to children, early socialization, and thoughtful handling — something that truly shows in our pup’s temperament. Kristina went above and beyond by sending weekly updates that included weight checks, photos, and progress reports, which gave us so much peace of mind throughout the process. She was always available to answer questions, offered FaceTime check-ins, and continues to be a trusted resource even after bringing our puppy home. Her communication, knowledge, and genuine passion for the breed are unmatched. We are beyond grateful for our beautiful Cane Corso and cannot recommend Kristina and The Dorado Ranch highly enough. If you’re looking for a breeder who is ethical, attentive, and truly invested in the well-being of her puppies and the families they go to, Kristina is truly exceptional!!

  • Richard M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Kristina was incredibly responsive and really knowledgeable about the breed. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her dogs. She kept in touch and provided regular updates about my puppy, she has also kept in touch after pick up as well. Good Dog made everything so simple. I’m so happy I found Kristina through Good Dog, and our family absolutely loves Bosa!

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    Sheila S.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

      • +4

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Cane Corso Breeder – Highly Recommend The Dorado Ranch We had an absolutely wonderful experience getting our new Cane Corso puppy from The Dorado Ranch, and working with the breeder Kristina was amazing from start to finish. Both the male and female parents are on site, and it was clear immediately that they have excellent temperaments and are very well cared for. The property itself is incredible — the puppies are raised in a family-friendly, animal ranch–style environment surrounded by kids and everyday activity, which really shows in how well-adjusted, confident, and socialized they are. Our puppy was clearly healthy, smart, and well cared for. Kristina was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, providing us with feeding and care recommendations and taking the time to answer all of our questions. You can truly tell how much she cares about her dogs and the families they go to. If you’re looking for a Cane Corso, this is absolutely the place to go. The breed is intelligent, loyal, and incredible — and these puppies are a perfect example of that. We couldn’t be happier with our new puppy Alo. He has already brought so much joy into our home and truly made our Christmas magical. We would 100% recommend The Dorado Ranch and Kristina to anyone looking for a healthy, well-bred, and well-socialized Cane Corso puppy.

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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.

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