How much does a Cane Corso puppy cost?

You’re paying for more than a pedigree when you drop $3,000 on a Cane Corso puppy. These dogs aren’t easy to breed responsibly. Sires and dams need extensive health clearances—hip dysplasia alone affects nearly 14% of the breed, so OFA or PennHIP testing is non-negotiable. Add in eye exams for entropion and ectropion, plus cardiac and epilepsy screenings, and you’re looking at over $600 per dog in vet costs before breeding even happens. That’s passed on to you. They’re also in the Working Group, meaning large litters are rare—most have 4 to 6 puppies—and bloat (GDV), a life-threatening condition, makes post-whelping care intense. A reputable breeder might only do one or two litters a year, so overhead per puppy goes way up. On top of that, they’re ranked 32nd in popularity, which means demand stays steady but supply is limited by ethical breeding practices. That’s why $500 Corso puppies are red flags. At that price, you’re almost certainly getting an untested line—higher risk of hip issues, epilepsy, or worse. You’ll save money upfront but could face $5,000 in vet bills later. The real cost of a Cane Corso isn’t the purchase price. It’s whether the breeder paid to protect you from avoidable health disasters.