Thomas Rotts

Mark & Barbara T.

Breeder of Rottweilers

  • Cleveland, TN ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Mark & Barbara T., the breeder behind Thomas Rotts located in Cleveland, TN. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our breeding program started with one Rottweiler that turned into a fulfilling, lifelong passion! We believe there’s no greater joy than providing families with companions that share unconditional love no matter what.

Q. & A. with Mark & Barbara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I’ve always wanted a rottweiler and in 2017 I got my first one. They are amazing family members. We started breeding so we could share this amazing breed with others.

  • What makes your program special?

    We take bettering the breed serious. We only buy good quality bloodlines.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Mark & Barbara

Mark & Barbara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Mark & Barbara partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Buyer can pick their puppy from videos n photos. If I don’t feel it’s not the right one we will discuss it. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“AKC registration. Microchipped. UTD on vaccines and deworming. 2 year health guarantee. Trupanion insurance. Lifetime breeder support. Puppy pick goes in order of deposits received.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mark & Barbara 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 Mark & Barbara 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 Mark & Barbara 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark & Barbara.

Breeder's location

Meet in Cleveland, TN

4548 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Knox County Airport

3514 miles away

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Meet in Birmingham, AL

4706 miles away

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More about Mark & Barbara

  • Club memberships

    Mark & Barbara is a member of American Rottweiler Club.

  • Mark & Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Mark & Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Mark & Barbara’s links

Mark & Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Thomas Rotts 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Thomas Rotts 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.