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AKC Male Rottweiler
Lord Draco vom Spirit Hills
About the BreedThe Rottweiler is a robust working breed of great strength descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions. A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness. 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.
Temperament: The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment. He has an inherent desire to protect home and family, and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work, making him especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog.
Lord Draco vom Spirit Hills
About the BreedThe Rottweiler is a robust working breed of great strength descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions. A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness. 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.
Temperament: The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment. He has an inherent desire to protect home and family, and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work, making him especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog.
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.”
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 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 Rottweiler or 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 Rottweiler or 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 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 Rottweiler or 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 Rottweiler or Schipperke it is a life long commitment.