Premium Italian Cane Corso Puppies
AKC registered champion bloodlines, DNA health tested, with a 2-year health guarantee. Raising healthy, happy Corsos in Southern Illinois.
Welcome to CCR Kennels
Veteran-owned and family-operated, we're dedicated to raising exceptional Italian Cane Corsos with love, care, and commitment to the breed.
The Home of Happy Corsos
At CCR Kennels, located in beautiful Southern Illinois, we are passionate about breeding and raising healthy, well-tempered Italian Cane Corsos. As a veteran-owned business, we bring discipline, dedication, and integrity to everything we do.
Our dogs are raised as family members, socialized from birth, and given the best nutrition and veterinary care. We carefully select our breeding pairs for health, temperament, and adherence to breed standards.
Every puppy that leaves our home is AKC registered, DNA health tested, fully vaccinated, and comes with our comprehensive 2-year health guarantee. We're committed to supporting our puppy families for life.
Available & Upcoming Litters
All CCR Kennels puppies are AKC registered, DNA health tested, and backed by our 2-year health guarantee. Submit your application to reserve your spot.
Spring 2026 Litter
Liberty & Legion's Spring 2026 litter was born March 30, 2026! These pups will be ready for their forever homes 8 weeks later in late May. Reserve your puppy now before this litter fills up!
Our Services
Every CCR Kennels puppy comes with comprehensive care and support to ensure a healthy, happy start to life.
AKC Registration
All our puppies come with full AKC registration papers, documented pedigree, and champion bloodline certification.
DNA Health Testing
Comprehensive genetic health screening on all breeding dogs to ensure your puppy is free from hereditary conditions.
Veterinary Care
Complete vet checks, age-appropriate vaccinations, and deworming protocols before your puppy comes home.
2-Year Health Guarantee
Our comprehensive health warranty covers genetic conditions for two full years, giving you peace of mind.
Dew Claws & Tail Docking
Professional dew claw removal and tail docking performed by our veterinarian at the appropriate age.
Lifelong Breeder Support
We're here for you and your Corso for life. Training tips, health advice, and ongoing guidance whenever you need it.
Nationwide Shipping
Safe, comfortable puppy transport to anywhere in the United States with experienced pet shipping services.
Puppy Care Package
Each puppy goes home with a gift bag including food, toys, blanket with littermate scent, and care instructions.
Meet Our Corsos
Browse photos of our beautiful Italian Cane Corsos, past litters, and happy puppy families.
The Adoption Process
We make the process straightforward and transparent from start to go-home day. Here's exactly what to expect.
Submit Application
Download and complete our puppy application. Tell us about yourself, your home, and your experience with dogs. This helps us ensure our puppies go to the right families.
Submit ApplicationApplication Review
We carefully review every application within 48 hours. We may reach out with additional questions. Our goal is to find the perfect match — for you and for the puppy.
Approval & Deposit
Once approved, a $500.00 non-refundable security deposit reserves your spot. No payment is accepted before approval. We accept payment via Zelle, Venmo, or cash.
Security Deposit FormPuppy Updates
From birth through go-home day, we send regular photos and videos of your puppy's growth and development. You'll watch your pup grow week by week.
Purchase Agreement
Before go-home day, we finalize your Purchase Agreement & Health Guarantee. This outlines our 2-year health warranty, care requirements, and responsibilities on both sides.
Preview AgreementGo-Home Day
At 8 weeks old your puppy is ready! Pick up in person at our home in Centralia, IL — always our first choice — or we'll help coordinate transport. Your puppy goes home with a full care package and lifetime breeder support. Please note: the remaining balance of the total purchase price is due in full prior to the puppy leaving our care. All funds must be fully cleared and confirmed by the financial institution before any puppy is released — no exceptions.
Ready to get started?
Start Your ApplicationReady to Welcome a Corso Into Your Family?
Complete our adoption application to begin the process. We review all applications carefully to ensure our puppies go to loving, prepared homes.
Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. A deposit secures your puppy.
What Our Families Say
Read testimonials from families who have welcomed a CCR Kennels puppy into their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our puppies, process, and the Cane Corso breed.
While we don't arrange shipping directly, we are happy to help guide you through the process of setting up transport for your new puppy. All coordination, scheduling, and payment for shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. That said, we've worked alongside several pet transport services over the years and have seen firsthand which ones handle our puppies with the care and professionalism they deserve — we're glad to share those recommendations below.
Ground Transport (Recommended for Puppies)
Ground transport is generally recommended for puppies as it tends to be less stressful — drivers stop regularly for walks and potty breaks and send photo and video updates along the way. As always, families are warmly welcome to pick up their puppy in person at our home in Centralia, Illinois, which we always encourage when possible.
Contact Us
Ready to welcome a Corso into your family? Have questions? We'd love to hear from you!
Let's Connect
Whether you're interested in an upcoming litter, have questions about the breed, or just want to learn more about CCR Kennels, we're here to help. Reach out anytime!