Seeuferhause VARUS (aka VIPER) is now officially a POLICE DOG with the Northern Territory police department!!!!

Viper participated and passed the general purpose police dog course with his handler Mr Tim Hatton.

Viper is only the 2nd rottweiler currently active within any police force in Australia, and the 1st within the Northern Territory.

Greta Marani & Balu vom Turnleberg

Firstly congratulations on winning the IFR again – this is in my opinion to most prestigious rottweiler award – how does it feel to be a two time world champion?

Thanks very much for this interview, I am very happy and honored!! The First time was great but in Germany is incredible. The victory of this year in Germany, in the home of the Rottweiler, has given me a great satisfaction; more than the victory of the last year in Italy.

When did you first start training in IPO and how did you start in this field of endeavour?
I started 8 years ago with Mobidick Del Cavaliere Nero was my first Rottweiler with training IPO. With him I have done IPO 3 in Italy Champion Rottweiler, and then I have bought Balu vom Turnleberg. Balu is my second dog for training.

Do you have any dog training experience other than IPO?
I have experience only for IPO and with these 2 dogs.

Have you always had rottweilers as your preferred breed, if yes, why? If no,
What other breeds did you have and how do you compare those to rottweilers?
Yes, I have had only Rottweiler. I have started with them and they have conquered my heart.

Did you start with Balu vom Turnleberg as a puppy? Why did you select him?
What did you see in him as a puppy? Is Balu your only dog?
Yes, Balu was a puppy. I have always puppy dogs bought. I have not selected him. Balu was the last puppy and I wanted a Max vom Turnleberg son. I have 4 Rottweiler dogs, Asia 12 years old, Mobidick 9 years old, Balu 5 years old and Gufo 1 year old.

Balu seems a very strong dog on the working field, how is he to live with at home and in a social context?
Balu is wonderful. In the normal life he is harmless, he is well behaved and I love that.

Have you been a student of the rottweiler bloodlines? If not how did you decide on buying a vom Turnleberg rottweiler?
I have studied the Rottweiler bloodlines and I contacted some German Breeders. I love immediately the Turnleberg bloodlines and I want a Turnleberg dog. So I wrote to Mr. Weber and I met him and his lovely Family.

How often do you train your dog (i.e. per week/per day)? Which club do you train with? Do you seek training assistance anywhere else to prepare your dog or only with your club?
Normal I train now with Balu 2 time for week, but when we have a competition 3 times for week. I train with a Professional Trainer. Mr. Angelo Taddei is my director of Obedience and Protection.

Greta and her coach Angelo

Which parts of the IPO syllabus do your train more often? Which do you start first with your dog? Do you prefer one over the other?
When Balu must learned we trained Obedience and Protection 3 times for week, now 1 time obedience and 2 time protection. We make tracking Saturday and Sunday morning with Giuseppe Soprani (he is 3 Time World Champion of Doberman). I like obedience; here you can see the feeling with you and your dog.

What type of training methods do you prefer to use for your rottweiler? Is there any that you would not recommend?
In obedience when the dog is a puppy I used the food, after I prefer the ball, now there are the new magnet’s ball and it is perfect! In tracking always food. In protection the work is for dog and helper. I can’t say what type of training methods is best, because I am not a trainer; I have to try to build up always with my dogs a super feeling.

Balu in the protection phase

Do you make environmental socialising and habituation a specific exercise or does it occur as part of the dogs’ normal life with you?
I have walked in the park, in the market, in every time to meet people and other dogs. I think that the dog is as a kind, the dog must to have a good education and he must know what is possible to do or what is not possible to do.

Can you tell us a little about the months leading up to the IFR; are there any special preparations that you make?
No, I have make normal training.

Can you tell us about the IFR event and how it was for you and your Balu?
Last year was my first IFR and I was quiet, never had I thought that I won it. This year I was nervous, I would liked my title to keep. But in Germany was not easy. Now I am very proud of me and of my Balu!

What are your plans for Balu now? Is there anything about Balu and his character that you would prefer to change or alter in some way? What are your plans personally for the future?
Now Balu is in relax for 1 month, in March we have Italy Championship. I have my young Gufo and I am training with him. I love my Balu for that he is, I have learned from him that you need not a super dog, but important are the feeling with you and your dog. I think that Balu do all only for me.

Do you now receive many enquiries for Balu as a stud dog?
I hope, Balu is really a good dog, not only for sport but he is a dog for everyone in the social life. His mind is clean.

What is your view of the modern rottweiler and the current state of the breed?
The Rottweiler is a dog of work and I hope to stay so.

Is there anything you would like to see change in the rottweiler world today?
This year in Germany for IFR I have seen good dogs and good preparation. I have confidence in the breed!

Greta and Balu on the move!

Greta, you also competed at the FCI World Championships, how did that go?
A great experience! The FCI is really strong and incredible! At first I am happy for this chance, and I must thanks the management group of FCI, IFR and Rottweiler Club Italy, that they gave me the opportunity to participate at FCI. I think that in the overall we have made a good competition. We have had some trouble, but we have finished the competition.

How did the level of competition compare to the IFR?
In the FCI there are the Best People and the Best Professionals of the training World. The level of competition is very high grade. The stadium is huge and the distance from you and your dog are big. The stress is big, here you have 4 days of competition, and you are always in match.

Were there any other rottweilers at this competition?
No, I was only I and Balu! We were Wild Card, only the World Champion of Rottweiler, Doberman, Boxer take a part of FCI. The rest is made up of Malinois and German Shepherds.

Do you think that the rottweiler can compete against the smaller, faster breeds that seem to dominate this FCI competition?
I think that a good Rottweiler with a very perfect grounding can make a good competition. Rottweiler is fast, strong, powerful, agile, dominant and combative in protection, there is all for a good competition!!!

Which of these two prestigious competitions give you the most satisfaction?
We are Champion for Rottweiler, this is for me the best, and we are the best for my beloved breed. The FCI was for me an honorable experience and the Rottweiler can do well this competition.

Greta, thank you very much for taking the time to complete this interview for us, I really appreciate it and hope that sometime in the near future we will meet in person. Good Luck for the future!!

These training days will be conducted by professional K9 trainers that I have had personal experience with over the years and as such have great confidence that the information they will impart on our rottweiler family will be most valuable and without question most beneficial to all.

VENUE

The first training day will be held at the Von Forell K9 Training Center, located in the outer Melbourne suburb of Pheasant Creek, just outside of Whittlesea. This is one of the best settings for a K9 training facility that I have seen and certainly the best facility that I have personally attended.

The training ground is fully fenced, there is ample parking. The seminar room is of corporate standard and all required amenities are available to make your day as comfortable as possible.

Von Forell seminar room

Von Forell Training Grounds

Von Forell Remote Collar Workshop

THE TRAINER

The seminar will be run by Mr. Kris Kotsopoulos the owner of Von Forell, a renowned German Shepherd and Doberman breeder who is also a K9 training professional that has many times been referred to as the “trainers trainer!”

Kris and his Dobe, Eick

For the past three decades, Kris has travelled extensively gaining valuable knowledge and skills around the globe from the world’s best International trainers, breeders and animal behaviourists. As a result of his enthusiasm and hunger for knowledge, Kris has acquired a unique an in-depth understanding of raising, developing and training dogs for a variety of purposes.

Through the skills and successes he has achieved, Kris has gained a sound understanding of what motivates animals to behave the way they do, and just as importantly, how to apply this knowledge to achieve specialised goals. Kris currently shares this knowledge by operating both National and International training programs, seminars and workshops, each individually tailored to meet the needs of the general community, other trainers and government agencies globally.

Kris has implemented a variety of learning systems ranging from basic family obedience, to the most demanding Schutzhund, IPO, Police, Prison and Professional Security animals.

THE SEMINAR

One of the biggest challenges with breeding high drive working dogs is ensuring that the purchaser and owners of these dogs are capable of managing them in a responsible manner. This challenge is taken very seriously by Seeuferhause Rottweilers and is the reason for the Puppy Program that we have initiated that is run in conjunction with several professional training establishments around Australia. The next step in fulfilling this responsibility is the running of these specialist seminars that will benefit all that attend irrespective of your level of experience and prior learning.

Kris will provide valuable insights into all of the required components of rearing, developing and training of working dogs.

He will also cover the use of various training tools, such as clickers, remote collars, tugs & balls and you will also have the opportunity to participate in various training / drive building exercises with your dog.

Now, whether you want to train a competition dog or just ensure your family companion is a well behaved canine citizen, the concepts are similar in their application and after all, please remember you actually own a rottweiler that is genetically geared towards working!!

DATES, TIMES AND COSTS

The seminar will be held on Saturday 27th October, 2012 commencing at 9am sharp. Allowing times for breaks and lunch, it is anticipated that the seminar will run till 5pm.

The cost for the seminar is $220 per participating person and you are encouraged to bring your dog(s). Limit 2 dogs per person. Lunch will be provided, please advise if you have any special dietary requirements.

This seminar is also offered to all Von Forell Dobermann and German Shepherd owners. It would be a great opportunity for other dog owners to meet and establish long lasting relationships with like minded people.

Interest in this litter has been particularly strong so if you are interested please forward an email to lbworkingrotts@gmail.com or the email link at the top of the page and we’ll keep you posted on the litter’s / puppies progress.

Seeuferhause Isaac, aka Bear (Rotvel Aussie Tzachmark x Rotvel Aussie Viggi)
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Guardstarz Myth (aka Zena) (Vonderzenn Gotcha V Hope x Stronguard Hope)

Isaac, aka Bear

Zena

I have attached a photo of Zena and her babies taken earlier this morning.

Day 1 - Zena and her babies!!

A multiple sire breeding is Dogs Victoria approved method of breeding 2 or more sires to the one female in the hope that the same litter will produce off spring from each male. As it is likely the number of progeny will not be any different to a normal litter in our opinion it is best to limit the number of sires to 2 to increase the likelihood of progeny from both and with some luck in numbers that will allow for genuine selection options.

Our first attempt at this type of breeding is listed on our Planned Litters page.

The first combination is, Seeuferhause Quantus and Seeuferhause Varus bred to Von Zennith Falke. If successful, this will be Falke’s last litter for Seeuferhause and she will then be placed in a forever home to live out her life.

The second combination is, Seeuferhause Wolf and Seeuferhause Varus bred to Yultzen Matilda. Once again if successful it is likely this will be Matilda’s last litter for Seeuferhause.

We will post the results of these breedings on the website to keep everyone informed….stay tuned.

Clyde vom Tanneneck

Sire: Clyde vom Tanneneck (imp GMY)

Guardstarz Myth

Dam: Guardstarz Myth

Gjacks is a beast!! 14mths old and 53kgs……there can;t be any other words to describe him! He is as handsome as can be, with super conformation, substance, bone strength and phenomenal head type. All this, and he hasn’t even matured yet!! Can’t wait to see him at 3yrs old, and can’t wait to see what he produces for our kennel.

Dam: Rotvel Aussie Yang

Jumbo is an exciting breeding prospect for our kennel.

He is the brother of Seeuferhause Jutta and son of our German import Clyde vom Tanneneck. Both Jutta and Clyde have already proven to be excellent producers of the true Seeuferhause rottweiler, and we have high hopes for Jumbo.

Jumbo is a large male, tall, substantial and with good bone strength. He has a large typey rottweiler head, very dark eyes & mouth pigmentation along with very rich mahogany markings. He is physically very strong and has a very well developed musculature, straight back, deep and broad chest with a well sprung rib cage.

He is stable and social with an underlying strength of character that cannot be ignored.

Jumbo will be submitted for breeding qualification over the next couple of months and his first breeding is anticipated towards the middle part of 2012.

Sire: Ass von den Golan Hohen, SCHIII, (imp GMY via USA)

Dam: Seeuferhause Delta

Luciano is the latest addition to the Seeuferhause kennel and a product of our many years of research and desire to bring the best of the working rottweiler world to Australia.

Luciano is a super working prospect for our kennel. The combination of previous stud dog, Doc and Ass make for a very interesting combination of some very extreme working rottweilers.

His demeanor is that of a very self assured puppy; he is environmentally sound and to date has displayed an excellent array of working drives. High prey drive and a super. very deep grip!!

Luciano exhibits excellent conformation, substance, bone strength and colour.

Seeuferhause Luciano

Sire: Boris Z Lebedova Dvora
Dam: Rotvel Cors Au

Seeuferhause Esky 11mths

Seeuferhause Esky 11mths

Seeuferhause Esky 11mths

…how time flies!!! Esky is now 11mths and growing nicely. She is maturing into a very nice, high drive female rottweiler. She has good substance and nice head type, very dark eyes and good markings.

Her character is strong and typical of a rottweiler and is already very territorial. I am confident she will make an excellent representative of the breed and will play her role on propelling our breeding program into the future.

Esky is the last daughter of Rotvel Cors Au, and certainly pays homage to that magnificent dam line hailing from the legendary Rotvel kennels!!