Synopses & Reviews
The Rottweiler If you own a Rottweiler or are thinking of owning one, you're not alonenor should you be! The Rottweiler is one of the most popular breeds in the world today because of his character and personality. Courage, loyalty, strength, intelligence, athleticism and a sense of humor are all traits that endear the breed to its devoted fans. Welcome to the club! There are no greater cheerleaders of the breed than Linda Michels and Cathy Thompson. Each has a wealth and depth of experience with the Rottweiler, treasuring him most of all for his companionability while admiring his talents in the show ring, in obedience trials, Schutzhund, herding, agility and much more. The Rottweiler: Centuries of Service will assist, entertain and enlighten you in the ways of the Rottweiler. You'll recognize your own dog in the author's experiences, and you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the breed that has captured your heart and that of so many others.
Synopsis
Whether the reader owns one Rottweiler companion or is a serious breeder with a large kennel, this is an invaluable source of expert reference on the origins of the breed, the Standard, finding a dog, care and training for puppies and adults, activities to be enjoyed and a host of other important subjects. Fully illustrated in glowing color throughout.
Synopsis
""The Rottweiler: Centuries of Service"" gives potential owners, new converts and veteran Rottweiler lovers all they need to know about this handsome Working dog. There are chapters on history, character, finding the right Rottweiler for you, basic care, understanding the breed standard, health, breeding, the various sports Rottweilers can participate in, and more. Six appendices include useful resources, important pedigrees and top dogs in the breed.
Howell Best of Breed Library
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-186) and index.
About the Author
LINDA P. MICHELS has been active in the sport of dogs since 1976 and with Rottweilers since 1978. She has bred Rottweilers using the kennel name Lindenwood. She has trained and shown Rottweilers in conformation, obedience, tracking, Schutzhund and flyball, and was a Chief Tester for the American Temperament Society. Her husband, Bill, is president of the American Rottweiler Club (ARC), the breed's parent club. CATHERINE M. THOMPSON has been active with Rottweilers since the late 1960s. She has bred Rottweilers using the kennel name Von Gailingen. She is an approved American Kennel Club judge of the breed as well as all obedience classes. She has judged Rottweiler specialties all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as countries like New Zealand, Australia, Jamaica, Trinidad and the Philippines. She was the first breeder/owner of an AKC Champion-Utility Dog Tracker titled Rottweiler.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. Profile of the Rottweiler.
2. History of the Rottweiler.
3. Official Standard of the Rottweiler.
4. Finding the Right DogPuppy, Adult or Rescue.
5. Living with a Rottweiler.
6. Keeping Your Rottweiler Happy and Healthy.
7. Caring for Your Rottweiler.
8. Grooming Your Rottweiler.
9. Showing Your Rottweiler.
10. Obedience Trials, Performance Events and Other Activities for Your Rottweiler.
11. Headliners.
12. What You Should Know About Breeding.
13. Special Care for the Older Rottweiler.
14. The American Rottweiler Club.
Epilogue.
Appendix A: Organizations and Other Resources.
Appendix B: The American Rottweiler Club Mandatory Practices.
Appendix C: The Meaning of All Those Titles.
Appendix D: The Hall of Fame: American Rottweiler Club Production Awards.
Appendix E: Specialty Winners.
Appendix F: The Thompson wHELPing Box.
Bibliography.
Index.