We get many common questions from interested buyers on a daily basis, so I made this page to help answer some of your questions. You will find information on the following topics: DKV Rottweilers breeding program, show quality puppies vs. companion quality puppies, and natural tails vs. the docked tail. Be sure to also use the links on the bottom of this page to view our buyer questionnaire, puppy purchase contract, new upcoming litters, DKV Rottweilers offspring photo album, customer testimonials, and our online payment page.

DKV ROTTWEILER'S BREEDING PROGRAM

We breed the very best European import Rottweiler females to the very best European Rottweilers and ADRK Germany studs, providing you with the rare opportunity of owning the ultimate Rottweiler puppy!

DKV Rottweilers has used many world famous European and German Rottweiler studs in the past years including the following: Jenecks Sam, Enrico Vom Hause Sommer, Jumbo Vom Kummelsee, Mambo Von Der Crossener Ranch, Gismo Von Der Bleichstrasse, Chicco Chatman, Tough Vom Hause Neubrand, Arreleus Von Ruelmann, Chan Von Der Bleichstrasse, Akino Von Der Lauterbrucke, Noris Vom Deniel, Herbie Vom Gruntenblick, Bronko Od Dragicevica, Orlando Vom Hause Neubrand, Egorka S Berega Turi, Ben Vom Langen Grund, Brutal Von Der Korperkraft, and Waldo Vom Hause Onul. Click here to view our new list of studs for 2008!
 

If you would like the opportunity of owning a DKV Rottweiler puppy, visit our upcoming litters page! Our Rottweiler puppies for sale come with an AKC registration, Rottweiler health guarantees, Rottweiler hip guarantees, copy of sire and dam Rottweiler pedigrees, legal contract, and Rottweilers for sale can be sent world wide.

To view Rottweiler puppies we have produced in past Rottweiler litters, visit our offspring photo album. This Rottweiler offspring photo album is a scrapbook, filled with our favorite Rottweiler photos given by their owners. We have Rottweiler photos from every single litter we have ever produced, in this album. If you would like to view all of our past Rottweiler litters sire and dam, visit our complete past litters page.

SHOW QUALITY -VS- COMPANION QUALITY

I wanted to explain a little about the quality since this seems to be the most misunderstood. People tend to think a "show quality" puppy is a puppy from the litter which is higher quality and required to be show. They then think that a "companion" quality is a puppy from the litter that is of lower quality and is therefore labeled a pet only. This could not be more wrong.

First, and most important, every puppy from the same litter is of the same quality. They both have the same Mother and Father. One is not of better quality then another.

Show and/or Working quality simply means the puppy is free of any disqualifying faults at the time of sale, and is therefore able to be shown. This does not mean they are required to be shown, they are simply able to be shown and would not be disqualified if you chose to compete. "Show quality" puppies are much higher in price than companions.

Companion quality means the puppy does have a fault. This can be a missing tooth, a bad bite, an incorrect color marking, etc. Keep in mind these faults are only cosmetic. They are not health related at all.

If any puppy is unhealthy, they are not sold. Being unhealthy is not a fault but a medical condition instead, and needs to be corrected.

* In the photo to the right, one puppy is a "show" quality and the other is a "companion" quality. Can you tell the difference?

NATURAL TAILS -VS- DOCKED TAILS

We wanted to let everyone know our position on tails. At the current time, we dock tails on some litters and we keep tails on other litters. The litter normally determines our decision. If we get more international interest in a litter, we will keep the tails to benefit our clientele. Some international buyers would not be allowed to compete with their Rottweiler with a docked tail. Also, a breeders goal is to one day produce that perfect litter and next world champion, if you were to cut the tail on the litter, you also cut the their career short of ever succeeding outside of the United States.

I understand when everyone thinks of a Rottweiler, they think of a docked tail. But that should not be reason enough to continue the tradition. History states that Rottweiler tails began to be docked to prevent injury. However, Rottweilers are not primarily used in extreme situations any longer such as in the military or police where their tails would get in the way. Also, consider the other hundreds of breeds which have tails, and do not injure themselves.

People can also debate the cruelty factors forever. Their are tons of facts used to persuade the reader to believe one way or another. What I do know is when a puppies tail is clipped, yes, he or she does holler. Yes, they do cry for the next 2-3 days, especially when their bottom is bumped by another puppy. So, this tells me it is extremely painful. The puppy also does not eat as well for the next 2 days. After a few days the puppy does return to itself again.

What I want to discuss is something that I rarely see on these tail debating pages. We hear how the natural tail benefits the Rottweilers health at birth, their natural balance, but I believe it can also save lives. I want to talk about how a tail can benefit your safety. Unfortunately, the beautiful Rottweiler breed has gotten a bad reputation in the past 5 years. You occasionally hear of bite attacks on the news, and it is very disturbing to myself as a Rottweiler breeder. It has brought us to the point, where some states want to ban some breeds indefinitely. Now this is another argument for another day, but consider the following... Rottweilers attack for 2 reasons primarily. First, a Rottweiler can attack simply because he is aggressive due to a lack of socialization or breeding. Second, a Rottweiler can attack because he is scared, again, due to a lack of socialization or breeding. Now, if you approached a dog and he was aggressive, it would be very obvious by their snarling and deep barking, right? I think anyone would stay away from that dog. Well, what is you approach a dog and he is scared. He is bowing down and lowering his head and you think he is inviting you to pet his head. So, you reach out with your hand and OH MY GOD you get bit or possibly attacked. What happened, maybe you did not see it because he did NOT have a tail. If he had a tail, you could see it curled in between his legs and you would know he was scared and feeling very threatened. So, he attacked you to protect himself, because HE was scared. Now, I know this is not the case in all bite cases, but I think a tail might have prevented SOME bite cases. I also think we all agree some is better then none. Our loved look of a docked tail, can be hurting the breed.

Another funny point is when I have people come by and look at my dogs, most people are amazed with their personality and beauty, they overlook the tail. I have had numerous people say, I did not even notice the tail. Personally, I think tails are great. I think it's great to see your Rottweilers emotions. It helps you bond with you Rottweiler even more. I am not trying to persuade  you one way or another. I just hope I can get some people to see the natural tail from another point of view.

The law banning all forms of docking and clipping was passed in Germany in 1999. Now in 2007, their are so many countries who follow these FCI standards. I do believe all forms of docking or clipping of breeds will be banned everywhere, including the great USA, within the next few years. Whether it does or not, we hope people can learn to accept the Rottweiler with or without a tail. Like I said above, we dock some litters and we don't on others. Tails do not affect a Rottweilers beautiful personalities. If you are basing your purchase on whether or not a Rottweiler has a tail, this is ridiculous. Base your decision on the Rottweiler's pedigree, Sire and Dam, Personality, Beauty, but NOT their tail. We simply love the Rottweiler breed unconditionally, tail or no tail, and hope you can too.

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BUYER QUESTIONNAIRE

PUPPY PURCHASE CONTRACT

NEW UPCOMING LITTERS

DKV ROTTWEILERS OFFSPRING PHOTO ALBUM

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

ONLINE PAYMENTS

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