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Rottweilers & Schipperkes
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AKC Male Schipperke
Spirit Hills Solar Eclipse
History Late medieval Belgium was the birthplace of the Schipperke (correctly pronounced “SHEEP-er-ker,” though many American owners say “SKIP-er-kee”). The breed earned its fame as shipboard exterminators on the canals that crisscrossed the Low Countries. The little black avenger of the Belgian dockyards was also a fearless watchdog on barges and in city shops. It was among the sailors and shopkeepers of Brussels and Antwerp that these quick, agile dogs earned the nickname “schipperke,” Flemish for “little captain.”
Spirit Hills Solar Eclipse
- Temperament:Confident, Alert, Curious
- AKC Breed
- Height: 11-13 inches (male), 10-12 inches (female)
- Weight: 10-16 pounds
- Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
- Group: Non-Sporting Group
History Late medieval Belgium was the birthplace of the Schipperke (correctly pronounced “SHEEP-er-ker,” though many American owners say “SKIP-er-kee”). The breed earned its fame as shipboard exterminators on the canals that crisscrossed the Low Countries. The little black avenger of the Belgian dockyards was also a fearless watchdog on barges and in city shops. It was among the sailors and shopkeepers of Brussels and Antwerp that these quick, agile dogs earned the nickname “schipperke,” Flemish for “little captain.”
- AKC Male Rottweiler
- Lord Draco vom Spirit Hills ,CGC
- Sire of Drachen Konig
- Temperament:Loyal, Loving, Confident Guardian
- AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 8 of 195
- Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female)
- Weight: 95-135 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female)
- Life Expectancy: 9-10 years
- Group: Working Group
- About the Rottweiler A male Rottweiler will stand anywhere from 24 to 27 muscular inches at the shoulder; females run a bit smaller and lighter. The glistening, short black coat with smart rust markings add to the picture of imposing strength. A thickly muscled hindquarters powers the Rottie’s effortless trotting gait.
A well-bred and properly raised Rottie will be calm and confident, courageous but not unduly aggressive. The aloof demeanor these world-class guardians present to outsiders belies the playfulness, and downright silliness, that endear Rotties to their loved ones. (No one told the Rottie he’s not a toy breed, so he is liable plop onto your lap for a cuddle.) Early training and socialization will harness a Rottie’s territorial instincts in a positive way. - HistoryThe Roman Empire was the organizing force behind Western Europe’s formative years, and dog breeding was among the many pursuits forever altered by the Roman genius for practical problem solving.
When conquering Roman legions marched to far-flung corners of the world, they brought their herds with them as food on the hoof. The army required tough, durable dogs to move and guard the herd. Utilizing Asian mastiff types as breeding stock, the Romans developed the distant ancestor of today’s Rottweiler. For centuries the legions struggled to contain Germanic tribes, the so-called barbarian hoards, massed on the Empire’s northern borders. The dogs the Romans brought to these areas became foundation stock for many German breeds.
In the centuries after the empire’s collapse, the Roman drover dogs found work in the cattle town of Rottweil. It was here, moving herds from pasture to market and protecting all concerned from bandits and rustlers along the way, that they earned the name Rottweiler Metzgerhund, or Butcher’s Dog of Rottweil.
The Rottie’s career in livestock ended with the rise of the railroad cattle cars in the 1800s. They found new work as police dogs, personal protectors, and all-around blue-collar dogs capable of performing various heavy-duty tasks. Rotties were among the first guide dogs for the blind, and in more recent times they distinguished themselves as search-and-rescue workers at such disaster sites as Oklahoma City and the World Trade Center.
Considering the many roles the breed has played during its long history, it is remarkable that the Butcher’s Dog has changed little in form and temper since its first German breed standard was drawn up in 1901.
We fallow the FCI Breed standard and do not crop tails on our puppies as we did in past years.
I have been breeding dogs for 30 plus years.
Involved in Schutzhund and some confirmation shows from 1986 to 2008.
I started with the love of German Shepherds and still own 1 that love will never die. in 2005 I fell in love again with the Rottweiler. Then I thought what is the perfect small breed for those who live in places that can not accommodate a big dog? Then I remembered my Schipperke ( Pepper ) so after a long search i found a breeder back east and purchased Eclipse and Raven in 2019.
We do not show dogs any more and just focus on obedience and protection training. I cannot stress enough the importance of obedience training your Schipperke. sadly untrained dogs be come out of control the owners can not handle them and they end up with a bad name for the breed and eventually end up in humane society's or rescues. Please research the breed before you buy a Schipperke it is a life long commitment.
Involved in Schutzhund and some confirmation shows from 1986 to 2008.
I started with the love of German Shepherds and still own 1 that love will never die. in 2005 I fell in love again with the Rottweiler. Then I thought what is the perfect small breed for those who live in places that can not accommodate a big dog? Then I remembered my Schipperke ( Pepper ) so after a long search i found a breeder back east and purchased Eclipse and Raven in 2019.
We do not show dogs any more and just focus on obedience and protection training. I cannot stress enough the importance of obedience training your Schipperke. sadly untrained dogs be come out of control the owners can not handle them and they end up with a bad name for the breed and eventually end up in humane society's or rescues. Please research the breed before you buy a Schipperke it is a life long commitment.