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.
BROWN
Reserved
Male
BLUE
Reserved
Male
GREEN
Reserved
Male
RED
Reserved
Male
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.
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
Kristina L.
Litter update on 04 Dec., 12:33 AM •
This sweet girl is still available! She’s so beautiful and very calm and sweet and just wants to be right next you all the time 💞
Grom and Ocean's litter
Kristina L.
Litter update on 18 Nov. •
We still have two beautiful gray girls available and they are not reserved yet! These sweet Cane Corso babies are growing perfectly — playful, healthy, and already showing their loving personalities.
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Grom and Ocean's litter
Kristina L.
Litter update on 18 Nov. •
All the puppies are becoming super vocal and talkative !
Grom and Ocean's litter
Kristina L.
Litter update on 15 Nov. •
We only have two girls left from our current litter! These sweet, social puppies are thriving—growing beautifully, getting plenty of love, and being introduced to kids, other dogs, and livestock. If you're looking for a confident, well-rounded puppy to join your family, now’s the time to reach out.
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Grom and Ocean's litter
Kristina L.
Litter update on 13 Nov. •
Puppies had their updated photos taken today & weight checks for their 4 weeks ! Gosh they are just so stinking cute ! Everyone is doing well and all are healthy! Only 3 pups left ! 2 girls and 1 boy !
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Grom and Ocean's litter
Kristina L.
Litter update on 10 Nov. •
Our Cane Corso puppies are growing fast and getting cuter by the day! Super playful and so fun to watch !
Grom and Ocean's litter
Kristina L.
Litter update on 07 Nov. •
We’re so excited to share our newest litter from Ocean and Grom, born October 16th!
There are 6 beautiful puppies — 2 grey girls and 4 boys (2 grey and 2 black). They’re just 3 weeks old and already showing their sweet, confident personalities.
Our puppies are raised with love right here on the ranch, surrounded by kids, other dogs, and livestock, so they grow up well socialized and ready to fit right into family life.
Ocean is a devoted, gentle mama, and Grom is loyal, protective, and playful — together they’ve produced wonderful family companions with great temperaments.
We’re so proud of this litter and can’t wait to find them their perfect homes! 💕
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Grom and Ocean's litter
Parent dogs
Grom, dad
Cane Corso
About Grom
Grom is a handsome black Cane Corso born on December 4, 2020. He’s confident, gentle, protective, and playful, with a loyal heart and a special love for children. Grom’s calm nature and strong presence make him an excellent family companion and a wonderful example of the Cane Corso’s loyal and balanced temperament.
Ocean, mom
Cane Corso
About Ocean
Ocean is a stunning gray Cane Corso born on December 7, 2022. She’s affectionate, protective, confident, and deeply loyal — the perfect balance of loving companion and devoted guardian. Ocean has a calm yet watchful presence, always tuned in to her family and quick to offer comfort or protection when needed. As a mother, she is truly exceptional, caring for her puppies with all her heart and nurturing them with patience and devotion. Ocean embodies the strength, elegance, and loyalty that make the Cane Corso breed so remarkable.
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).