"Bort", a Rottweiler from the Boston area, is 14 years old.
Do you have a really old Rottweiler? If so, you might wish to roll out your welcome mat for Dr. David J. Waters, who is launching “The Old Grey Muzzle Tour”
March 9, 2010
March 7, 2010
Breeding Ethics…Are you a steward of your breed?
Webster defines “stewardship” as
Main Entry: stew·ard·ship
Pronunciation: \ˈstü-ərd-ˌship, ˈstyü-; ˈst(y)u̇rd-\
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : the office, duties, and obligations of a steward
2 : the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially : the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care <stewardship of our natural resources>
I would like to hope I will be remembered as a steward of my breed. It is not an easy road to travel.
In particular in breeding dogs, there are often hard decisions to be weighed. I always try to consider decisions I make about my dogs, and especially about breeding them, with the impact that it will have on my breed in mind.
I’ve said since I first entered the dog world that my own personal hopes and goals for my dogs must always come second to what is best for the BREED.
To this end, I have tried to have my friendly well manners dogs in the public eye on a regular basis to show the public what a correct Rottweiler is. I have been very careful with regard to temperament and breeding. I have washed several dogs out of my breeding program for temperament and health reasons. This is almost never an easy decision, but again, what is best for my breed must come first.
I’ve been lucky over the years to have some outstanding mentors. Bob Busby… Cathy Rubens… Linda Draper… Lori Gach… Steve and Theresa Robinson… Marge Gold… Bert Halsey…to name just a few. These folks have helped me immensely over the years in my journey of learning about this breed.
While my breeding program had a rather rough start, it looks now to be on a cheerful path, mostly thanks to Linda Draper trusting me with an excellent promising puppy who grew into a fine specimen and fabulous brood bitch.
Altho I am deeply disappointed that Penny is not in whelp, I am inspired by the promise that young Grace is showing, and so looking forward to having her in the show ring later this year. Her temperament is outstanding. She is bright, stable, intelligent, friendly, and very confident with excellent working drive. Definitely a product of her pedigree!
Grace will be making her debut later this spring. I am betting that she finishes her CH titles quickly, and we will then be moving on to the working rings, so look out! 
Gracie again!
I am so thrilled with how this puppy is coming along. She has such a delightful personality. She is just brimming with enthusiasm and humor all the time. She makes me laugh out loud every day.
She is helping me get by some of this incredible disappointment that I have been suffering from Penny missing with Vinnie.
Here are a few shots from this afternoon.
Smile!
Sidegait!
Practicing show dog stuff
March 6, 2010
Gracie!
She had some fun play ing with her toy this morning. Keep away from Milton is always a favorite with her. I got some cute shots while she was trying to keep the toy away from him.
Just lookin’ cute
Hai, I has a toy
March 4, 2010
She’s Empty :(
On ultrasound exam today, it appears that Penny is empty. Very disappointing news, of course, but we will move on from here with other plans.
Penny will be spayed later this spring.
February 24, 2010
February 21, 2010
February 14, 2010
February 11, 2010
Grace is 4 months old tomorrow
The front of her bite is in, and looks great. She is right at 40 lbs.
Redyre Double Blessing, 4 months old
Redyre Double Blessing, 4 months old
Grace is by CH Silverhill’s Ice, and out of my CH Penny.
February 7, 2010
CH Cammcastle’s Valentino V QR, TT
We got another breeding today. Here is Vinnie. He will be 8 before this litter is whelped.
CH Cammcastle's Valentino V QR, TT
