The Rottweiler - (Howell's Best of Bre) by Linda Michels & Catherine Thompson (Hardcover)

Book 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.

From the Back Cover

"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

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.