Southland Mastiffs -- Central North Carolina -- Striving to produce true English type

Wilbur

"Kim Cooley has been such an attentive and caring breeder; she was eager to help and willing to answer any questions concerning the puppy and the breed in general. Our puppy Wilbur has the sweetest personality. He is loveable to us and to guests in our home and gets along great with our other puppy. Wilbur is just as beautiful as he is sweet and loving, everyone who sees him remarks on his coloring, size, and general appearance. I highly recommend Southland Mastiffs to anyone who is looking for a beautiful dog who also has a great personality. I intend on being a repeat customer!"
-Dr. Kelly Fowler

Mojo (brindle) ad Boonen (fawn)

"We had always had Great Danes in the past and loved large dogs. We lost our first Female and happened upon Kim while she had a litter being delivered. We instantly clicked and purchased our first Mastiff named Boonen. While we were used to large dogs, Kim proved to be an invaulable resource of information and support. I had always wanted to do the Raw Diet but never had the courage. Needless to say we have switched with confidence and Kim is always there to help with questions. She is also more than a "breeder", she takes pride in her line and strives to breed for the correct type and temperament. She truly cares about the well being of each puppy that leaves her home. Boonen is the most amazing dog and we feel blessed each and every day. When she was having her next litter, we couldn't resist. We now have our second Southland Mastiff named Mojo and he is a complete joy! Thanks to Kim we have two amazing additions to our family!"
-Trish Conterro

Rio

"Kim we just wanted to thank you for Rio. As you know this is our fourth mastiff and we also have aussies. We were so excited when we heard there was someone breeding with strong ties to Old School with an emphasis on maintaining the correct mastiff type. Although, Rio is only fourteen weeks old we already see great potential. He looks great but the best part is his temperament. We have had him out around people and other dogs and he is confident and alert. Two weeks ago we took him to a nursing home and he behaved so well it was amazing. That visit was a result of a trip back to Illinois. He traveled well behaved in the hotels and made us proud. We purchased him in hopes of having a show dog and I think that he will do very well at that but the best part he is going to be a wonderful companion. We know you have worked hard to make Southland a very respectable kennel name and we believe you have done that. Sandy and I think Southland's Oso del Rio is special and we are having such fun just having him around. Thank you so very much."
-Don & Sandy Little

River and Kim

"River came to Kim very shy and afraid of the show ring, but after spending some time getting to know her came out of his shell. River is a very confident dog now in and out of the ring now. River has had many Best of Breed wins with Kim. I feel very blessed to have someone that we can trust with the care and training of our babies. River is now proudly an AKC champion. Thank you Kim of Southland Mastiffs for your Love and Care of our boy!"
-Danny & Sandy Christy

Halo and Kim

"My handling and training experience with Kim Cooley of Southland Mastiffs was a great one from day one. From our first conversations, I found Kim to be honest and sincerer and have a great passion for dogs and the show ring. I handed Kim a raw untrained female Mastiff named Halo to be trained for conformation. Needless to say a month later when my family and I drove up to see Halo in her first show we could not believe our eyes at how well they both did in the ring. It didn't take long before the points and majors came flying. I can't say enough about how much it meant to our family to see how much our girl Halo, loved her Handler Kim! From that point on we trusted Kim whole heartedly and knew she would always put Halo's best interest first. While Halo was at Kim's house she was treated like part of her family even staying in Kim's house with Kim's personal dogs. My family and I would recommend Kim Cooley to ANYONE looking for a handler and or/ trainer for their dog."
-Chris Parker

Lola Lola

"We were first time mastiff buyers and felt we made the best choice when choosing to go with Southland Mastiffs. Kim proved to be an invaluable resource throughout the whole process and continues to be an integral part in ensuring that our puppy, Lola, is doing well. We highly recommend Southland Mastiffs to anyone looking for a top-quality, knowledgeable, and dependable breeder."
-Emre & Marianne Scarlata.

Lola Lola