When I speak to potential Rottweiler customers on the phone and ask them what they plan to do with their Rottweiler or how their new Rottweiler is going to fit into their everyday lives with family, work, etc… 4 out of 5 times I will hear “There won’t be much change because I do not plan on socializing my Rottweiler because I want him/her to protect my family.” Yes, not wanting to socialize a Rottweiler, is the most common statement I hear from potential Rottweiler buyers. The scary thing is, this is the biggest, most dangerous mistake you can make with a Rottweiler, in my opinion! This one ex ..read more

Potty training… the topic everyone dreads when having a new Rottweiler puppy, or any puppy for that matter. It is really not that painful if you can commit a few weeks of nonstop attention. I know that is the hardest part since most people works more than two hours a day Most important when potty training is to be consistent. With consistent effort and some tips, you will be on your way to having a house broken Rottweiler in no time. Obviously, the first step, is to let you puppy out in intervals, all day long. Remember, puppies are small and therefore, have a very small bladder. They can o ..read more

My name is Liz Gutierrez. My husband, Angel Gutierrez, and I own a Rottweiler kennel named Der Korperkraft Von Rottweilers, better known as DKV Rottweilers. For those of you who are wondering, that translates to “The Physical Strength of Rottweilers” in English. We have spent most of our lives around the Rottweiler breed. We have three sons who have spent their entire lives around Rottweilers. Throughout the years, we have learned so much about the Rottweiler. Our new DKV Rottweilers Blog is where I will be posting random, but useful, knowledge for anyone interested learning about the powerfu ..read more

Show quality vs. Pet quality… do you really know the difference? I get calls every day from people who say they are “ONLY” looking for a pet quality. They tell me that they have no interest in showing or breeding, they simply want a pet quality. When I ask them what does “pet quality” mean to them, they say a lower quality Rottweiler puppy that is not required to be shown. So why come to a professional breeder? Because they are looking for a high quality Rottweiler puppy that is healthy. Of course, duh! There seems to be a contradiction to all the terms being used. Sometimes I will also receiv ..read more