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Roman Reign Breeding Philosophy, Requirements, and To Do before you buy.

No Löwchen litters planned until August 2007.   

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Philosophy - GSMD and Löwchen 

    Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are a working breed that requires more than just food and a place to go potty.  These animals were bred to work - herding, carting, drafting, packing and weight pulling.  Weighing up to 140 lbs, these dominant creatures are not your ordinary dogs.  If you are interested in owning a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, please do your research starting at the following sites listed in the site map.  You can never know too much about a breed.  There are many people who will breed without regard to health, temperament, type, or structure even if they say they do.  Please keep in mind that the perpetuation of a breed is to improve it for the purpose they were bred for.  A purebred Swissy that cannot function in a working environment is just as useful as being a mixed breed.  

    Roman Reign believes in thoroughly researching each line (including littermates, 1/2 siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, etc....) before breeding.  It is important that there are minimal cases of epilepsy in lines that are to be bred as it is a disease that can cause serious damage.  

    We also hold the highest standards for temperament.  We will not consider a breeding dog who is not true to the Swissy standard.  Fear, shyness, active unprovoked aggression, or other neurologically based temperament problems are NOT acceptable for breeding.  Not only does Roman Reign strive to improve the breed, we are striving to educate others about what is acceptable behavior in a guarding breed.  This goes for our Löwchen as well though there are not as many issues in the breed.  

    If you are considering Roman Reign as a potential stud, please do your research as it will be asked and verified.  All other OFA clearances will be required as well (hips and elbows at a minimum). Please fill out our Online Breeder Questionnaire or view it as a Word Document.  This questionnaire can be used by new puppy buyers when looking for a puppy or by parties who are interested in breeding.  Some of the questions are geared toward Newfies.  

One of the most informative sites about breeding and dogs: Woodhaven Labs

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