Rainer & Vanessa Neff
Hello there, we are Rainer & Vanessa Neff. We have
been involved with Rottweilers since 1997. We support the
Rottweiler in breed shows, but our main interests lie in the working ability of our dogs.
We are particularly interested in the IPO disciplines of tracking,
obedience and protection work, as well as dog ethology.
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope that you
enjoy reading about us and our dogs. If you have any questions or would like
further information, please e-mail
us.
Vom Hause Neff
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We registered our kennel name "Vom Hause Neff" with
the KUSA in 2001. However, we were in no hurry to start breeding. We followed German
ADRK Rottweiler lines with interest, as we still do today. Our aim
is to breed the Rottweiler in order to maintain and improve the breed.
'Zucht auf Form und Leistung'. We do not breed for financial gain.
Ideally we aim to breed along sport lines. Dogs that have a steady temperament, are high in prey and defense drives,
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Our dogs should also be beautiful and closely
conform to the ADRK breed standard: "...good natured, placid and fond of children in basic disposition, very
devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. Natural and rustic in
appearance, self assured, steady and fearless. Very alert to their
surroundings..."
Not much to ask for... There are also many responsibilities and obligations associated with this type of breeding. With whom do you place puppies
that have such high drives?
Who will be devoted and experienced enough to handle these dogs responsibly?
Who will want an undocked Rottweiler in South Africa?
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Our Kennel's Badge and Motto
Our kennel's badge has an interesting origin. In
2000 we were part of a group of South African Rottweiler enthusiasts that toured through Europe and
also visited the historic German town of Rottweil.
Our kennel badge's background consists of a part of a stained glass
window from a Gothic cathedral in Rottweil. The stained glass window depicted
the different professions of the time, and this particular part showed the
butcher. The Rottweiler is also known as the butcher's dog, which
made this particular part relevant.
The coat of arms shown in the center of our kennel's badge is of the town of
Rottweil, from where the Rottweiler takes its name.
Our kennel's motto "Bei Tag und Nacht die treue Wacht" is inscribed above a picture of a dog at the
castle of Neuschwanstein's guard house entrance, and is relevant to the Rottweiler's role as a guard
dog.
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Clubs & Committees
We are actively involved with the following clubs & committees:
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Qualifications
We are always striving to improve ourselves, and we have qualified as:
| Aptitude Test Marshals, Judges and Test Leaders |
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Rainer & Vanessa |
| Companion Animal Behaviourists (Diploma) |
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| Competition Assistant (IPO & SchH) |
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Rainer |
| Breed Survey Helper (GSDFSA) |
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Rainer |
| Competition Learner Judges (IPO) |
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| Rottweiler Breed Judges (Open Shows) |
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Membership
We are members of the following organisations:
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Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub e.V. |
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The Kennel Union of Southern Africa |
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The German Shepherd Dog Federation of South Africa |
Contact Details
Our contact details are as follows:
Rainer & Vanessa Neff
7 Snaresbrook Road
Northdene
4093
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S 29º 52. 205'
E 030º 53. 154'
Elevation +260m |
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Telephone
Facsimile
Mobile phone
E-mail |
+27 31 464 2392
+27 31 464 2392
+27 82 568 9712
neff@mweb.co.za |
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