Woodhaven Rottweilers

Michelle D.

Breeder of Rottweilers

Meet the breeder

I'm Michelle D., the breeder behind Woodhaven Rottweilers located in Temple, TX. I am a proud member of multiple breed clubs including the United Rottweiler Klub of America Inc., the American Rottweiler Club, am an AKC breed club member of the United States Australian Shepherd Association, an AKC specialty club member for the Colonial Rottweiler Club, and am an AKC Licensed Member of the All-Breed Club Brazos Valley Kennel Club, Inc.

Q. & A. with Michelle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I first started breeding, showing, and training Labradors in 2001. I joined and belonged to a few clubs at that time while living in California. My kennel name at the time was "Sunrock Labradors." I have since found love and admiration for the Rottweiler and most recently the Mini Australian Shepherd. I strive to produce outstanding quality puppies and preserve the line of these incredible companions.

  • What makes your program special?

    The goal of my breeding program is to create a show quality dog who is sound in temperament, beautiful in type, healthy in genetics, correct in structure, strong in drives, intelligent in mind, proven in pedigree, and has an overall excellent appearance. For my Rottweilers, I look to produce dogs that are substantial in bone, powerful in the head, have dark eyes, dark mouth pigment, and well-defined rich mahogany markings. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and tan and black and mahogany. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michelle

Michelle 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 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All puppies are the same price. Deposit holds a puppy. Puppies have 2 vaccines provided by our Vet by 8 weeks.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Temple, TX

1250 miles away

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More about Michelle

  • Club memberships

    Michelle is a member of Brazos Valley Kennel Club, Inc., Colonial Rottweiler Club, United Rottweiler Klub of America Inc, and American Rottweiler Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Michelle’s links

Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Woodhaven 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Woodhaven 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.

  • Dentition

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • 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.

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