Di Massimo Canile
- Prospect, CT ·
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Meet the breeder
I'm Ashley M., the breeder behind Di Massimo Canile located in Prospect, CT. Our dogs are bred for Soundness, Temperament and Versatility. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy, Working, active family companions.
Q. & A. with Ashley
Why did you start breeding?
In 2017, we adopted the sweetest boy named Arlo, a 12-week-old German Shepherd puppy who would change everything for us. Arlo, was burdened with a terminal congenital cardiac disease, one that could have been prevented through responsible and proper breeding practices. At just 10 weeks old, Arlo was diagnosed with severe Subaortic Stenosis, with an estimated life expectancy of only three months. Even knowing his time with us would be heartbreakingly short, we chose to adopt Arlo with one simple goal: to give him all the love, care, and support he deserved for as long as he was here. In that short time, Arlo defied every expectation. He became an Honorary K9 with a local police department and surpassed every milestone placed before him, celebrating his four month, six month, and ten month birthdays against all odds. Tragically, just before his first birthday, we lost Arlo on the operating table while attempting a life-saving procedure intended to give him a better quality of life. Since the day we lost Arlo, his legacy has guided everything we do. We have dedicated ourselves to researching, investing in, and building a program focused on exceptional health, breed-worthy structure, and temperament, particularly in our working line German Shepherds. Our commitment is to produce healthy GSD puppies so no family has to experience a loss like ours. Arlo is, and always will be, the reason behind Massimo Canile.What makes your program special?
Massimo Canile, we aren’t just with you at pick up we stand by and support our families for the lifetime of their dogs.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, bi-color, black and tan, and black and red. 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.
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Teal Collar
Went homeFemale
Light Blue Collar
Went homeFemale
Gray Collar
Went homeMale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar
Went homeFemale
Green collar
Went homeMale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Bang
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Cobra
Went homeFemale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Red, White, Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Blue collar
Went homeMale
yellow collar
Went homeMale
Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Gold Collad
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Teal Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Deja
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeFemale
Red collar
Went homeMale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Yellow tiedye collar
Went homeMale
Olive Green Collar
Went homeMale
No collar
Went homeFemale
Tiedye collar
Went homeFemale
No Collar
Went homeMale
Green Tiedye Collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley 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.
Ashley partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppies are thoughtfully matched based on each family’s goals, experience, and lifestyle, as well as each puppy’s individual temperament. This personalized approach helps ensure a strong fit, setting both puppy and owner up for long-term success.”
Price
“A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot in our program. This deposit ensures priority placement with the next available puppy that best matches your needs and lifestyle.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley 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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley.
Breeder's location
Meet in Prospect, CT
3778 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
3747 miles away
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Meet in Boston, MA
3663 miles away
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More about Ashley
Club memberships
Ashley is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified.
Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Di Massimo Canile 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
Anya, mom
German Shepherd
About Anya
SG Rated, BH, AD, GPR1, IGP3, CGC, TKN, ATT, Breed Survey. Anya is Biddable social butterfly, Medium size with a happy attitude in everything she does. she's fast and flashy, Dark Sable with rich red pigment. She is my current competition dog, currently still trialing and competing.
Uploaded health tests
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository.
Aneta, mom
German Shepherd
About Aneta
Aneta is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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.
Uploaded health tests
Temperament Test.
Vicki, mom
German Shepherd
About Vicki
icki is a Gorgeous dark sable, substantial female with a powerful head, big bone and dark eyes. Vicki is a phenomenal female with exceptional personality and temperament. She is Extremely clear headed and confident. Social with both people and dogs. Vicki has remarkably high food drive, Very Nice Ball/Toy drive. Super Hunt drive & calm methodical tracking. At home, Vicki displays an unmatched off-switch. She lives freely among other dogs and young children, adapting seamlessly to a family environment. When it’s time to work or train, she transitions instantly — Happy to do so. Vicki is originally from Czech in Europe. She came into our family like she’s lived here her whole life. She is IGP3 titled and V rated in SV Show ring.
Good health testing
Temperament Test, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Di Massimo Canile 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 German Shepherds.
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)
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.
Temperament Test
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, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
