Von Der Hügelspitze

Cari D.

Breeder of Rottweilers

  • Cheshire, CT
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Weselin
Mamba

Expected Rottweiler litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready May 31

Meet the breeder

I'm Cari D., the breeder behind Von Der Hügelspitze located in Cheshire, CT. We raise our puppies in our home on our farm. They are well socialized and exposed to many different things, farm equipment, animals, etc. We breed to better the breed and strive for healthy dogs with great temperaments. They are raised so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. Quality, health-tested, and socialized dogs are the principal components of our success as reputable breeders.

Q. & A. with Cari

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have owned Rottweilers & Shepherds my whole life and know of the health concerns/ issues with each breed. After researching pedigrees and other breeders I bought my females from breeders that strive for healthy happy dogs. I want to continue to better the breed

  • What makes your program special?

    I only breed to improve the breed and will only breed dogs are have great temperaments and pass all the health/ genetic testing

  • 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 Cari

Cari 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Cari partners with them to find the best puppy match.

"We take great care of our puppies and we stay in touch with families that buy a puppy. We try to fit a each puppy to the right family. But I also let buyers pick what puppy they want, in order I receive deposits. "

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"Puppies come with a vet check, first round of puppy shots, complete deworming/ clean fecal test. Also their AKC paperwork, vet records, puppy kit and puppy food. The $500 deposit is non refundable if you change your mind. If I cancel the sale or puppy is no longer available, the deposit will be refunded."

Contract & health guarantee

Cari 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 Cari 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 Cari 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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cari.

Breeder's location

Meet in Cheshire, CT

3774 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bradley Airport

3747 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Cari can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Cari

  • Cari has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Cari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Cari’s links

Cari is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Von Der Hügelspitze 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

All breeds

Rottweiler

German Shepherd

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Von Der Hügelspitze 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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.

  • 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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