Puppies

Our litters

Since the Schwartzhund prefix was registered in 1994 only a handful of litters have been bred. Every puppy pictured here was planned, raised in our home and placed with a family we chose ourselves.

The seven steps

1. 01

   Have a conversation

   A real one — text and email don't cut it. I can usually tell within the first few minutes whether you may be the right person for one of my puppies. Price isn't discussed at this stage; I have nothing to sell. You are the one being accepted as a potential puppy buyer, so it's you who should be selling yourself.

2. 02

   Meet face to face

   We'll agree on a time and place — usually the Dogs SA grounds at Kilburn on a show day. I want to see how you and your family interact with my dogs, and how they respond to you. If you're accepted as a potential Schwartzhund puppy parent, I'm happy to stay in touch by email or text with updates on the upcoming litter.

3. 03

   You've made the list

   Congratulations — when the litter is born, a puppy will be held for you. Please don't put your name down with other breeders; from this point I expect 100% commitment. If you change your mind that's absolutely fine, just tell me well in advance as a basic courtesy. I'll keep you updated as the puppies develop.

4. 04

   Visit from four weeks

   Once the litter is past four weeks I'll invite you and your family to visit. This is mainly so I can work out the right puppy for you. Yes — the choice is the breeder's. We spend hours with these babies and have watched their personalities develop since birth. A deposit, usually around a third of the asking price, secures your puppy at this stage.

5. 05

   Paperwork and preparation

   I'll email you a shopping list along with the Schwartzhund Puppy Information Book and the Sales Contract. Please read and understand both — ask me about anything that isn't clear.

6. 06

   Collection day

   Eight to ten weeks on from whelping, you get to collect your puppy. Allow a good hour on top of travel time: we go through every page of your Puppy Book together, sign the contract and receipt the balance. Bring someone else to drive, and something safe — a crate is ideal — to contain your precious cargo.

7. 07

   Stay in touch

   A call or message once you're home to let me know all is well, please. For the life of your new family member, photos and updates are truly appreciated — they were my kids first.

What every puppy comes with

• All breeding stock screened for hereditary disease, including JLPP and SAS
• Certified 'Breed Worthy' under the National Rottweiler Council Breed Survey Scheme
• Microchipped, vaccinated and health checked before leaving
• Raised in the home on a natural diet and MfM — Meals for Mutts
• Comprehensive Puppy Information Booklet and MfM puppy pack supplied
• Sold under Breeder's Sales Terms, including a desexing clause

Why the desexing clause

It is a necessity. There are dealers who buy puppies for the sole purpose of on-selling them to puppy farms, and I will not contribute to their profits or be party to the treatment of those animals. Nor will I add to the number of dogs sitting in shelters because of ill-informed breeding from one of my puppies.

A privilege, not a right

Enormous time, commitment and financial outlay go into the research and development behind this breeding program. To own a Schwartzhund Rottweiler is a privilege, not a right. We are not making an income from our puppies — in truth we are lucky to break even, and we work full time and more to keep our wonderful breed going.

Please call between 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Hope to meet you on the other side — stay safe and healthy.

Is a Rottweiler right for you?

A Rottweiler is a large, powerful, intelligent working dog that thrives on training, structure and company. This is not a breed to be left alone in a backyard. If you can offer time, training and a secure home, you will gain one of the most loyal companions there is — and, as most owners find, you will never own another breed.