I'm Richard G., the breeder behind Black Diamond Excellence rottweiler kennel located in Antioch, CA. We offer AKC breed standard pups. Our dogs have participated in AKC & Euro style sieger conformation shows. Pups are introduced to puppy culture method within first 8wks after born, focusing on ENS (early neurological stimulation, sound desensitization, and people socialization.
Q. & A. with Richard
Why did you start breeding?
I've been wanting to breed dogs ever since I was teen. Now that I'm a homeowner and have a great space for dogs, I decided to learn from some of the best breeders and start my own program.
What makes your program special?
We offer AKC breed standard pups. Our dogs have participated in AKC & Euro style sieger conformation shows. Pups are introduced to puppy culture method within first 8wks after born, focusing on ENS (early neurological stimulation, sound desensitization, and people socialization.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and mahogany and black and rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5 purple
Went home
Female
Girl 6 yellow
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
1st female pick of litter
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
2nd pick female
Went home
Female
Only female of litter
Went home
Female
2nd pick male
Went home
Male
1st pick male (breeder option)
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Richard
Richard has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing varies, depending on which dog combination is used. To allow time to make your decision, I allow deposits to be refundable before the litter you are assigned to is born. After the litter is born, the deposit becomes non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richard may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Richard offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Richard directly.
Black Diamond Excellence rottweiler kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Richard G.
Litter update on 25 Aug. •
1 week old
Major and Wraven's litter
Richard G.
Litter update on 20 Aug. •
2 boys 1 girl born 8/14/25
Major and Wraven's litter
Richard G.
Program update on 31 July •
Due August 13th
Richard G.
Litter update on 26 June •
We have walkers!
Bravo and Sasha's litter
Richard G.
Litter update on 18 June •
Sasha with new litter 2025
Bravo and Sasha's litter
Richard G.
Program update on 24 Mar. •
Sasha March 2025
Richard G.
Litter update on 24 Mar. •
Female from 2024 Sasha x Bravo litter
Bravo and Sasha's litter
Parent dogs
Wraven, mom
Rottweiler
About Wraven
If you are into this great breed and research bloodlines..... just google or YouTube search her bloodline. Search dogs like Eiko of Royal Musketeers, Michael Corleone von hause Leroy, Ajsa vom hause Drobny, Eminem vom hause Edelstein, Edge vom Carrabba haus, and Astor von Junipera.
Sasha, mom
Rottweiler
About Sasha
Sasha is a 4 year old female. Medium to large size female. Thick. Strong temperament. Large head. short back. Meets AKC standard for conformation.
Major, dad
Rottweiler
About Major
AKC registered male. Hips and Elbow, jlpp results upon request. Major has been in dog conformation shows. He's pointed in the AKC show ring. He also have a V rating and VP ratings in European style sieger Rottweiler shows. Major has sired multiple litters since 2020. I hope to make this his last and final litter for my kennel program. Alpha male who is very confident and fearless. Serbian bloodlines. AKC champion son.
S'sence, mom
Rottweiler
About S'sence
S'sence is a female Rottweiler. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sage, mom
Rottweiler
About Sage
Sage is a female Rottweiler. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Richard decided to make her part of their program. Richard has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Black Diamond Excellence rottweiler kennel reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Rottweilers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).