Thistle Wild Rottweilers
Meet the breeder
I'm Amanda A., the breeder behind Thistle Wild Rottweilers located in Loraine, IL. I am excited to share my love of the Rottweiler with you through responsible breeding. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
The choice to start breeding Rottweilers was a combination of wanting to share this breed with others and wanting to produce an excellent example of the breed.What makes your program special?
We aim to produce a well rounded Rottweiler that will make the perfect family or sport dog. Both conformation and temperament are taken into consideration when we choose our pairings. Our goal is to have a great example of the breed that is social with a natural instinct to protect.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and mahogany. 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.
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Male
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes our health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations/vet check, microchip, and puppy kit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amanda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Loraine, IL
735 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Quincy Airport
733 miles away
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More about Amanda
Club memberships
Amanda is a member of Quincy Kennel Club.
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Amanda’s links
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thistle Wild Rottweilers 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
Parent dogs
Shadow, mom
Rottweiler
About Shadow
Shadow is first and foremost a family dog with medium ball drive and high food drive. She spends her days loving her humans and playing fetch. She has completed obedience training at her local kennel club and has always been quick to learn and eager to please. She has an amazing temperament and is exactly what you want in a family dog with a natural instinct to protect. While she is friendly and social, on the go and at home, she is also always on guard and confident. Comments on her conformation: "Very nice head type, great dark eyes, eyelid shape slightly rounded. Cheek fill is very nice. Lips very correct with slightly loose at rear of lips but could be her expression at the time. Great muzzle and stop. Ears correct in size and carry very well. She is a very nice female with very minor flaw. Great angulation front and rear with great topline." Shadow has health clearances for hips, elbows, heart, JLPP, and DNA testing for Rottweilers.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Thistle Wild Rottweilers 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
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).
