Our dogs are active in Schutzhund, Police K-9, Search & Rescue, competitive obedience, agility, therapy & also make excellent pet companions!
Always Quality over Quantity
Members:
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
United States Rottweiler Club
General Information
We appreciate your interest in our dogs. We have been involved with Rottweilers and German Shepherds for a combined 30+ years. With our business we train Police K-9’s, pet obedience, etc... and also train and show our personal dogs in the sport of , Schutzhund, AKC (obedience) and show in German Style Conformation. Von der Schotterstrasse is not a commercial breeding farm, puppy mill, nor are we backyard breeders. Our livelihood is not made from breeding. Jason makes an excellent income from his career, in addition Jason and I also own Precision K-9 Services. Think about it, if your sole income was based on selling that next dog, to what extent or means would you go to sell it? We will be selective of the dog we breed for our breeding program and our puppies will be born and raised by us on our property.
Our many many years of experience with training police dogs, schutzhund, pet obedience, puppy testing for ourselves and others, etc...have allowed us to see improperly bred (i.e. temperament/weak nerves, structure i.e. dysplasia, bad bites etc...)dogs. Some of these dogs came from breeders that have been breeding for many years, and continue breeding the same dogs when these traits exist...quantity not quality.
Why German Shepherds & Rottweilers? Jason Cooper's 1st breed of choice is the German Shepherd. And with Police Dogs the GSD is also the first breed of choice for most. Angie Cooper's 1st Love, and Heart & Soul is the Rottweiler. We love both breeds. At the present we are only breeding GSD's but will breed Rottweilers in the future.
It is our goal at von der Schotterstrasse Zwinger to breed for working ability, temperament, health, intelligence, and conformation correct. Perfect for working or loving pet homes. We'll breed the dogs bringing you the genetics for work or pet, but you must mold the dog properly for your needs.
Puppies are selected by us, after their testing, to go to appropriate homes. Example ~~ if there is a litter of 8 pups, 4 males, & 4 females. Of the 8 - 2 male pups are of pet quality, 2 females are pet quality, and 2 females working quality, and 2 males working quality. Then a pet quality owner could then choose from the four pet quality (first deposits pick first) but the working pups will go to working homes (again first deposits pick first). We would further suggest a certain pup depending on the situation (i.e children in the home) a certain characteristic such as pain tolerance and response would determine our choices. A educated pick would be best for all. Letting a pup pick you is NOT the way to choose a new family member. A high drive dog in a pet quality home could be a disaster. And we want the pup to fit in well and be with it's new family for life!
Germany is the birthplace of the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler. Our dogs are usually out of German Imports, dogs who’s parents are German Imports, or direct descendants of German Imports out of our own breeding program. European working lines only, WE DO NOT MIX AMERICAN LINES WITH OUR PROGRAM!!!
Breeding titled dogs, both the male and the female, can help insure the buyer of the claims of good health, high intelligence & trainability, good temperament etc... We like to title our breeding bitches, (as time allows) in Schutzhund & AKC. And we also do health clearances such as OFA Hips and Elbows. We like to breed to males with titles, (Breed Survey, SchH, etc...) & health clearances, and may occasionally breed to Certified Police K-9's. However, if the genetics of a particular male are of good quality, and will provide the breeding with a potentially good offspring, untitled males may be used. Not everyone is able to title a dog, for whatever reason, such as lack of a local club, this does not mean that the dog is incapable of doing the work, or doesn't have the proper drives or temperament.
People breed for various reasons, to produce AKC Champions, Pet Quality, Police Dogs, etc... Find a person your comfortable with, dogs that have what your looking for, do some research, and be sure your ready before you purchase your pup.
At VDS special care is taken, when deciding what male to breed with what female, and also, with our puppies, to ensure the best start in life. Check out our Puppy Information page for more information.
Interested in a "Von Der Schotterstrasse" puppy?
Please fill out our puppy questionnaire and be put on the waiting list, we will contact you when we have a litter.
Please click here for the pre-purchase puppy questionnaire (no obligation)!
When you have been accepted as a puppy buyer, and notified of a litter, a deposit will hold your puppy.
Please click here for the Deposit Contract
One of our boys we are proud of...
"Rommel Von Der Schotterstrasse" RN, RA, RE, CD, TDI, CGC Rommel is an all Black coat GSD.
Rommel is now living in In. with his new human, canine & feline family. Congratulations Marcy & Rommel on all your accomplishments!
Rommel & Marcy are also venturing into the Tracking world, I know you'll both do great!
(Rommel is Yaras' brother)
Bruno Von Der Schotterstrasse @ 6 Months
Bella Von Der Schotterstrasse @ almost 3 months
My Fur Daddy and Human Daddy are Police Officers
with Putnam Co. Sheriff's Dept.!!!
Berlin Von Der Schotterstrasse @ 3 months old.
Angie,
Hey I just wanted to send you some pictures of Vektor. It is hard to
believe that he is 15 months old now. I have nothing but very good things to
say about him. He is such a good boy an very well trained now. He has become
very protective of his family. I want to thank you for giving me one of the
best pets that I could ever want. Attached are some pictures of him. The
ones in the sun are him at a year. The black and white was taken this month.
Thank you so much
Chuck
Just want to tell you how much we love our boy Dax. He
is very loving and energetic. He has grown quite a bit. Our cat is
starting to come around.
He is apart of our family now and everybody that sees him tell us how
beautiful he is.
Thanks again
John and Sally Oliverio
I can't imagine life with out
him...he is so much fun, and really smart. He almost has us trained....haha...Potty
training is going well...but I keep a close eye on him when he is out. He
will give me a look...when he needs to go outside. he is growing. and happy.
How long can I expect this puppy chewing to last ?...I am off this morning
to find him some new things to chew on...Had his vet visit last week...vet
loved him....and well...he kinda likes the vet. Thank you Angie, and Yara,
for making my heart happy. Annie
Axel Von Der Schotterstrasse
Police K-9 @ St. Albans WV
My new daddy is a Federal
Police Officer & works for,
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency in Washington DC!!
My New Daddy is a Police Officer & works for the, Milton Police Department, Milton WV!
Anka-Va. Search & Rescue
My new daddy is a Police Officer and works for the Nitro Police Department, Nitro WV!!
Aspen Von Der Schotterstrasse
Police K-9 Astra OH