Big, powerful, smart and loyal — the Rottweiler got under your skin. Did it not? I would say that reading this article answers the question. They can be very persuasive for both friend and foe. Though, I would not put myself in the foe’s shoes.
Whether for companionship or showing, I have a proper overview of 9 of the best Rottweiler breeders in Pennsylvania. This is no puny list! It is a heavy duty article full of information to help you make an informed decision.
Rottweiler Puppies For Sale In Pennsylvania
Before we dive into individual breeders, I wanted to let you know that there are other sites that connect small breeders who do not have an online presence with people who look for them on the internet.
One of those websites is Lebanon County Kennel Club. They are focused on awareness of dog welfare, responsible dog ownership, and ethical dog breeding and breeders.
In addition, they provide training, handling and other types of education for dog owners. To receive a breeder recommendation contact them via the contact form or Facebook.
If you are looking for a site that is focused mainly on selling quality Rottweiler puppies, then check out Lancaster Puppies. All of the breeders on their page are verified and you will be served only reputable breeders.
1. Camp Haven Kennels
A true haven, and not only for Rottweilers. Camp Haven is a place where you can find your Rottweiler puppy bred from the best working dog bloodlines and attend a multitude of training courses.
They are located in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, and have a large indoor training facility that can be rented. Your newly acquired Rottie can have puppy training or, when it grows up, obedience and agility training.
This all inclusive, heavenly camp works according to all legal standards and is recognized by the American Kennel Club. The dogs come from champion lines and have their first round of vaccination.
Health screening are performed on all dogs, and when purchasing a puppy from them, it will be AKC registered. They have health guarantees against life-threatening and genetic conditions that cover the elbows, hips, heart, liver and kidneys.
They do not have many Rottweiler puppies for sale due to their focus being training and handling. Still, they do have some photos of their champion dogs, so take a look and decide for yoursef.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Not much information on the process of acquiring is provided on the website. The owners recommend contacting them on the phone number or one of the online methods provided below.
They say it themselves that occasionally an adult or puppy will be available for sale. You should definitely communicate your interest to them so that they can get back to you when a Rottie is available.
Breeder Information
Address: Camp Haven Kennels,1907 Route 2023, Monongahela, PA 15063
Phone: +1 724-258-9110
Email: [email protected]
Website: Camp Haven Kennels
Socials: Facebook
2. Von Gottlich Rott
This Philadelphia based Rottweiler breeder produces healthy puppies that represent the best Rottweiler bloodlines in the world.
Among the champion lineages that parent Rottweiler puppies at Von Gottlich are Black Allusion from Serbia and Alten Festung from Croatia. Let me tell you, those are some imposing and purebred Rottweilers.
You get the entire health package with their puppies: vaccination, deworming and microchip are all included before the puppy is ready for your home. A two year health guarantee covers genetic health problems and congenital abnormalities.
All the puppies are AKC registered, so top quality is guaranteed. Von Gottlich is also a member of the Rottweiler Klub of North America (RKNA) while promoting breed standards and healthy bloodlines.
The dogs go through several methods of socialization that include children, adults, other dogs and animals and different external visual and auditory stimuli. This makes them great for any role you designate for them, especially family pets where there are children around.
In the thirty years of breeding, the owner, Elvis, has led most of his dogs to champion titles and is very invested in the domain of dog shows.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
You can contact Elvis on the Good Dog webpage, Facebook or Instagram (all links provided below) but also via email or phone about getting a new puppy.
To find out about pricing, deposits and methods of payment you will have to apply for a puppy first, after which you will discuss your puppy preference. The owner also likes to learn about your past dog experiences, environment in which you live etc. to select the best puppy match.
There are several ways in terms of transportation. You can come and personally pick up your puppy, have it shipped via air cargo or with a chaperone and pickup at the International Philadelphia airport.
Breeder Information
Address: Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
Phone: +1 609-356-4537
Email: [email protected]
Website: Von Gottlich Rott
3. Von Valor Cross Rottweilers
For all those living in Middleburg, here is one of the best Rottie breeders in Pennsylvania located in Harrisburg, just an hour drive from your home. Von Valor Cross breeds German Rottweiler puppies from some of the best female and male Rottweiler bloodlines in the world.
Here is an article for you in case you are interested in the differences between American and German Rottweilers.
Completely OFA certified and Schutzhund trained according to German standards, their dogs come from longstanding champion and grand champion lineages. Full health screening is done for all the dogs with a health guarantee that covers genetic disease and deformities.
The litters are always well planned out to best represent the Rottweiler breed. In addition, they offer basic obedience training with an optional introductory program for protection training.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Since the litters have to be well thought through, Rottweiler puppies are available once or twice a year. The prices for puppies range from $3300 to $3500. These are most likely prices for pet contracts but you will need to contact the breeder for detailed information on that.
You can contact Von Valor Cross via email, phone or contact form. With the pedigree and long waiting lists in mind, I advise you to send them an email as soon as possible.
Breeder Information
Address: Harrisburg, PA
Phone: +1 717-648-4178
Email: [email protected]
Website: Von Valor Cross Rottweilers
Socials: Facebook
4. Kimbertal Kennels
This Rottweiler breeder from Kimberton will one hundred percent impress you. They are one of the old school breeders who value tradition and respect their own and their customer’s word. Kimbertal is one of the most easy going professionals you will encounter on your journey.
Other than Rottweilers, they breed Dobermans too and they provide a full service with ear cropping, tail docking etc. Your dog, whether Rottie or Dober, will have a lifetime satisfaction guarantee. This includes a bunch of things that you can read about here.
Kimbertal keeps an old breeding tradition alive by allowing families within a 90 minute driving range from Kimbertal Kennels to keep the mother of the puppies for free. How does it work? Have a read on their puppies section.
All dogs are AKC registered and come microchipped, dewormed and with the first round of vaccinations.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Acquiring a puppy involves contacting Kimbertal via phone call or email. On their website, you will find a purchase form and breeders term application. Both are pretty short and concise, so nothing major is going on there.
To find out the price you will have to get in touch with the owners. Payment methods include any of the big credit or debit card names (a 3.5% surcharge fee applies) or cash. Checks are accepted only for boarding or deposits.
Breeder Inform4ation
Address: 151 Ford Road Kimberton, PA. 19442
Phone: +1 610-933-3600 or +1 610-933-4982
Email: [email protected]
Website: Kimbertal Kennels
5. Von Steinhausen Rotts
This breeder is located in the Poconos and oozes pure love for Rottweilers. Smaller breeders like Von Strotts run a tight ship and that means you will get a more personal experience doing business with them.
The status of hobby breeder means that litters are not available every year, but you are free to join the waiting list.
Von Strotts puppies are free of genetic health issues and have a veterinarian approved, two year health guarantee. Embark screening and JLPP tests are done for every dog. Health certificates from OFA and FCI are both included in the package.
Puppies are all hand raised and well socialized. Von Strotts does the dirty work for you and potty trains their dogs so you do not have to.
What is special about Von Strotts is that they follow the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) breed standards that do not allow for tail docking. Good news for those who want a Rottie with a tail!
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
You can contact the owner, Melissa, via phone (provided below) or contact form. Note that Von Strotts only take visitors after arranging a meeting. I know you like their puppies, but do not go barging at their door unannounced. As a matter of fact, do not barge their door in any scenario.
On a serious note now… they only sell puppies with a limited AKC registration. This means no showing or breeding allowed. A spay/neuter contract is included with the papers. You can discuss full AKC registration but do not get your hopes up. Fingers crossed though.
The waitlist is pretty long, and the owner warns of long waits that discourage many people. You could consider that some sort of filter too I guess. Deposits are accepted only after signing the contract. They can be transferred to another litter but are nonrefundable.
Von Strotts puppies’ starting price is $3000 with a discount available for military and law enforcement families. Very nice.
Transportation options include air cargo, ground delivery by car or personal pickup. Inquire with the owner for transportation fees. Make sure you do not text the owner. Only calls are accepted.
Breeder Information
Phone: +1 609-388-1182
Website: Von Steinhausen Rotts
Socials: Instagram
6. Cross St. Rottweilers
If you are looking for a humble breeder that knows their business, Cross St. Rottweilers should be at the top of your list. Located in Brownsville, the owner hand-raises the puppies in a family environment which means they undergo proper socialization.
Being in business for a while now, Cross St. Rottweilers breed true AKC Rottweilers that perfectly match breed standards and come with health certificates. First round of vaccinations and deworming are all done before you come to get your Rottie.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Finding out the details about the buying process will require you to get in touch via mail or phone. There is also a contact form for you to send your questions to the owner. Visitations are by appointment only and the opening hours can be found here.
Breeder Information
Address: 419 Cross Street, Brownsville, Pennsylvania 15417
Phone: +1 724-984-0308
Email: [email protected]
Website: Cross St. Rottweilers
7. Mid Penn Rottweilers
A small family business owned by David and Michelle Weaver is the perfect place to visualize how a Rottie will look in a family setting. Of course, they sell puppies too. They are not just a model family.
Their puppies are all vaccinated, dewormed, AKC registered and beautifully socialized. You receive a puppy package with collar, leash, some food and all the papers that confirm that it is a good boy/girl. If you want our list of recommendations check out the best collars for Rottweilers.
They are all you would expect from a breed standard Rottie — big, powerful, active and ludicrously smart. I guess the Weavers chose well. A one year health guarantee covering genetic diseases is provided with every dog.
This is why they offer stud services too. It would be a shame to let this great bloodline of Rottweiler not produce more puppies.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Your contact will mainly be via phone or contact form and you will have to answer some questions regarding puppy preferences, what lifestyle you practice etc. This is purely to match you with a great puppy. Contact form includes map directions to their address.
While there is no information on contracts or deposits, I can tell you that their puppies cost between $1200 and $2000. There is only one way you will get your puppy — personal pick up. It will not hurt to ask about other options.
Breeder Information
Phone: +1 717-756-8962 (David) or +1 570-556-9263 (Michelle)
Website: Mid Penn Rottweilers
8. Shadde Barig Rottweilers
Why the weird name? It is not weird. It is an old Swiss German dialect that is now called Pennsylvania Dutch and it means “shade mountain”. This family owned Rottweiler breeder named the farm by the landscape of the land he inherited from his family.
Shadde Barig Rotties pass the conformation test, are AKC registered and have all the health certificates you could possibly have. Vaccination, deworming and microchips are all included in the puppy care pack.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Unfortunately, there is no information on contract types, deposits, price or transportation. You can only contact them by email or Facebook page provided below.
What is certain is that there is a four to seven months long waiting list. If you plan on getting a puppy from Shadde Barig, be quick!
Breeder Information
Address: Heister Valley Rd Richfield, PA 17086
Email: [email protected]
Website: Shadde Barig Rottweilers
Socials: Facebook
9. German Select Rottweilers
The name of the breeder is telling enough, but I will tell a bit more about their reputation anyways. Two and a half decades of breeding the worlds best champion Rottweilers can only mean quality Rottweilers.
Only dogs that meet and exceed the Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub (ADRK) breed standards are used at German Select Rottweilers. They are also members of the Rottweilers Klub of USA (RKUSA) and provide AKC certification for all of their dogs.
Their puppies are among the healthiest you could find in North America and all stem from the strongest German Rottweiler bloodlines. A puppy will be pre-vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped before going to your home, so you receive the full product with none of the hassle.
The Process Of Acquiring A Puppy
Pricing and contract information is available after contacting the breeder via phone or email. You can make an appointment to see the quality of dogs first hand.
The owner, Michael Martin, will respond to your calls and answer any questions you have before discussing contracts and puppy price.
Breeder Information
Address: 454 Overlook drive, Hillsville, PA 16132
Phone: +1 330-610-8447
Email: [email protected]
Website: German Select Rottweilers
Summary
While researching Rottweiler breeders in Pennsylvania I noticed a trend of German bloodlines being very popular. The fact that some of them abide by FCI rules of no tail docking is even more encouraging for those who do not condone body alterations on dogs.
Showing a dog or pet dog, these breeders will give you plenty of food for thought and it will not be an easy decision. Ultimately you will need to see who impresses you the most while asking ceaseless questions. I know I would be very inquisitive.
Sleep on it, do not rush into anything. After all, you are paying to get one of the most impressive dog breeds on the planet — this is no small task. Maybe you would like to participate in dog training sessions with your new Rottie and that tips the scales in favor of a particular breeder.
That’s all folks!