Dreistleigh Rottweilers
Clarence Valley, NSW
Hi, I'm Val L.
We have been involved with showing, trialling, breeding and importing rottweilers since the 1980s. Our kennel is situated on 50 acres, 20 kilometres out of Grafton close to the mighty Clarence River. Here our dogs enjoy a peaceful, country lifestyle. Please check our litters section for details of current or…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised in the country in large puppy play areas where they can see the cows coming and going, tractors, rideon mowers, cars, trucks, adult rotts and chihuahuas. We also provide many toys and also interact with our puppies, playing, cuddling etc.
Health
Parents of our puppies are HD/ED scored, JLPP tested and fully DNA breed profiled. Our pups are fully wormed (including heartworm), microchipped, and first vaccinations through our vet who also health checks them at the same time. We like to provide natural yoghurt to our pups meals which not only provides a good…
Home environment
Our pups are raised on our 50 acre property in country NSW where they have large puppy play areas and can see all the comings and goings of the property including visits by the local mob of kangaroos, parrots etc.
Included with our puppies
All pups go to their home with having had first vaccinations, microchipped, wormed, vet checked, dietary/training pamphlet, Limited register pedigree (Dogs NSW, ANKC). Main register only to registered ANKC breeders who pass our Q & A. Puppy starter pack supplied to new owners who collect their puppy in person.
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
Dreistleigh Rottweilers conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Rottweiler.
Elbow Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
JLPP
Genetic Test
Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneuropathy (JLPP) is a genetic neurological disorder…
Additional Tests
Dreistleigh Rottweilers conducts 5 additional tests available for the Rottweiler.
- Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
Hereditary Footpad Hyperkeratosis (HFH) is a genetic condition of Irish Terriers that causes thickening and hardening of their footpads, forming painful corns. There is a DNA test now available to indicate whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease. This test can be run on puppies as well.
- Genetic Test
Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP) is a genetic neuromuscular disease. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is an inherited muscle disease causing severe, progressive muscle atrophy in puppies. Affected puppies are small and lack coordination. Within weeks, the puppies may have difficulty holding their head up or standing and may collapse after exertion. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD) is a degenerative neurological disease that has been identified in a few breeds. Gradual degeneration of nerve cells causes uncoordinated movement, a strange gait and other neurological signs. Puppies can be born with the condition or older dogs can develop it later in life. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Dreistleigh Rottweilers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Dreistleigh Rottweilers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Back in the late 70's I met my future husband who had a female rottweiler, this began a lifelong love of the breed, (some would say infatuation). In the early 80's I got my own pup as our first girl, Tess, was getting old. We then began showing, trialling and entering breed surveys. We have also participated in…
Why we got involved in breeding
To establish good, sound lines and help to better the breed.
Our special touch
Devotion to our dogs and our puppy owners.
Connect with us
facebookCredentials
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2000866950
Prefix
Dreistleigh
Breeding since
1988
A$3,500