Firebrand Cane Corso
Meet the breeder
I'm Craig L., the breeder behind Firebrand Cane Corso located in Kalispell, MT. Our puppies are bred for solid, stable temperament, outstanding health, and reliable workability. We take great pride in our dogs. At Firebrand Cane Corso, our primary overall goal is to do our part to maintain and preserve the integrity of the Cane Corso breed. All of our breeding dogs are health tested, and our breeding matchups are planned to produce the best representations of what the breed is meant to be.
Q. & A. with Craig
Why did you start breeding?
After befriending, mentoring under and learning from some very reputable, established breeders, we made our decision to move forward with producing the best representations of what the breed is supposed to be. We found our first female that fit the parameters of what we wanted to work with, and she set the foundation for our program and what we wanted to stand for and represent.What makes your program special?
The Cane Corso is a working breed that should possess certain characteristics that make it capable of carrying out specific tasks which it was originally designed for. With the popularity of the breed in recent years, these traits have been reduced to a fraction of what they once were, which affects the overall integrity of the breed. Those are the traits and characteristics we focus on.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include chestnut brindle, black, black brindle, fawn, gray, and gray brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Craig
Craig 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
"Price includes a $500 non-refundable deposit, limited AKC registration, all age appropriate vaccinations and deworming, microchip, tails docked and ears cropped. Deposit amount is applied to total cost of the puppy. No deposits will be accepted without proper vetting and prior approval, including verification of our contract."
Contract & health guarantee
Craig 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 Craig 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 Craig directly.
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
- 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
- Registration
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Craig.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kalispell, MT
1925 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Glacier Park Airport
1925 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Craig can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Craig
Craig has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Craig was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Craig is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Firebrand 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
Craig L.
Litter update on 12 May 2025 •New photos of dark green collar female
Ra and Ember's litter
Craig L.
Litter update on 12 May 2025 •New photos of light blue collar female
Ra and Ember's litter
Parent dogs
Ember, mom
Cane Corso
About Ember
Ember is a female Cane Corso. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Craig decided to make her part of their program. Craig 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.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Firebrand 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 (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.
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).
