About NorthWoods

Preserving the working Cane Corso.

A family-run Idaho program focused on temperament, intelligence, athleticism, health, and the kind of dogs that belong beside their people.

Our program

Versatility at its finest.

After experiencing many breeds and knowing their strengths and weaknesses, NorthWoods fell in love with the Cane Corso in 2008.

The goal was a dog with athleticism, intelligence, drive, loyalty, and the steadiness to be a great family addition. The Cane Corso is just that: versatility at its finest and a true working breed.

NorthWoods is dedicated to preserving what the Cane Corso is intended to be. Consistency in temperament, intelligence, athleticism, and health is reflected in the pups and in the long-term direction of the program.

NorthWoods goes to great lengths to preserve and strengthen the Cane Corso in the United States.

2008 Fell in love with the Cane Corso and never looked back.

About Alyxandria

Raised around animals. Still building around them.

Always having a passion for animals, Alyxandria was born into raising them. From being raised on a cattle ranch in Northern California, she moved to the beautiful Northwest in 2011.

For almost eight years she worked at both small-animal and large-animal veterinary clinics as a Veterinary Technician. She continued her education by obtaining a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry at Eastern Washington University and has continued the never-ending studies of what feels like perma-school.

In February 2018, she received one of her greatest blessings, a daughter. In October 2019, she received her second greatest blessing, another daughter. Together, the family shares the passion and care for all the dogs at NorthWoods.

The family uses the Northwest fully: hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, horseback riding, boating, and just about everything that entails being outside. The best part is that the Cane Corsos are always at their sides.

NorthWoods Cane Corsi

Health-minded dogs, selected with purpose.

All of the dogs in the program are specifically picked to represent and continue the great qualities of a Cane Corso. NorthWoods only breeds healthy Cane Corsi, and each dog is health tested prior to entering the program.

Elbows checked before entering the breeding program
Hips PennHip certified to limit hip dysplasia risk
Hearts, patellas, and thyroid OFA certified
Genetic health testing implemented, including DM and DSRA

NorthWoods reputation

Every puppy reflects the program.

NorthWoods takes pride in its Cane Corsi, and that pride extends to each and every puppy sent home. The goal is for puppies to go to the best possible homes, because reputation is everything.

The dogs speak for themselves, with as much effort put toward producing phenomenal puppies as there is toward helping them become members of their families.