We welcome and appreciate genuine enquiries from potential new owners. Although the Internet is great at putting those seeking a puppy in touch with breeders, after initial contact we much prefer a telephone conversation where by Irene or myself will inform of any future breeding plans and/or puppy availability. Of course, we will endeavour to advise on any questions you may have. We hope this request is considered reasonable for let's not forget it's a puppy and a major decision we are discussing. Just like any sensible potential owner would want to make sure of the breeder's credentials, we as responsible breeders care about the life long welfare of our puppies.
As breeders we seek to bring into the world, Rottweilers who typically represent the breed; behave like they should; who have every chance of living a long happy healthy life; and of course make there owners proud. Showing is our hobby and pastime, but breeding good Rottweilers comes first.
Varenka Puppies have parents worthy of the Breed Standard, and are reared with knowledge, experience and dedication. We rely on letting our pups' overall looks, quality, character and outgoing temperament speak for themself. All breeding stock is hip scored and we give lifelong support and advice. All potential owners are given rearing, training and socialising information. Indeed, our acknowledged Do & Don'ts are often copied by other breeders. Note that we don't rely on sales gimmicks.
Show dog or pet/companion? Is there or should there be a great difference? Let us try and explain.
After running a Rottweiler training school for 10 years, it opened our eyes to the many misconceptions and mistakes made by both breeders and newcomers venturing into this great breed of dog. And it amazes us that there is a fallacy that a Rottweiler destined to be exhibited should differ from the Rottweiler who is to be a family companion/ pet and loyal friend.
The appeal of a breed is usually its physical appearance and the individual would be wise to do a little homework on a breed's character, traits and temperament. All three make the Rottweiler a firm favourite with those of us who have owned the breed. But we should also not forget the unseen, lifelong health, physical and mental soundness which make for a true Rottweiler with a happy future ahead.
The following information and advice is well worth reading; sadly many do not realise its importance.
So can we agree a Rottweiler is a Rottweiler no matter where the new owner's interest lies? Yes, but only if it's properly bred from stock that meets the breed standard and of course reared and socialised correctly.
It's true - just like we can't all be a super model or world champion athlete - small imperfections will often prevent some people achieving the highest goals. However, these minor imperfections will not matter to the overall picture that an adult Rottweiler should look and behave like, or indeed live like.
There is a vast difference from a dog who is slightly mismarked; has dark or too light markings; slightly flat feet; wrong bite for the show ring; etc. but still overall is a worthy Rottweiler compared to a poor specimen who is far removed from the breed standard.
Simply put, in most cases good Rottweilers produce good offspring. And poor specimen or wrong temperament Rottweilers often bring disappointment and heartache. Many owners who purchase from experienced and successful breeders never dream of exhibiting but benefit greatly from all the generations of worthy breeding stock. Indeed it's a fact that many Rottweilers never exhibited could win at the highest level.
Web warning
The internet has made searching for a new puppy easier than it was in the past. At the click of a mouse, a world of dog breeders can be contacted. However, it is also a great media for the breeder with poor stock and little knowledge.
For less than the price of a puppy, a web designer will put together an alluring site. And all too often the photographs are not of the breeder's dogs. So our advice is to read the contents carefully and question them. A great web site is not a measure of the puppies being bred.
A big mistake often made is going to view a litter on the spur of the moment or just for a look, especially if without first doing a little homework. Remember, all pups - even crossbreeds - are attractive, cute and comical. It was a ploy years ago that puppies (of any breed ) would be displayed in pet shop windows to catch the attention of children. Countless parents were coaxed to "please come for a look". Sadly many pups never achieved the size, shape, image and temperament that their new owners had hoped for.
As will be gathered, we care deeply for the breed and it saddens us too see and hear from those who have been let down by false promises and unsuitable breeders, and to see a Rottweiler owned by the wrong type of person for the wrong reasons.
We hope that our advice and information helps. Rottweilers are a wonderful breed and as guardians we should all care and do our best to look after the breed's welfare.
Gordon & Irene
