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Esmond Rottweilers began in Franklin, Wisconsin in 1995.  This is where our A through H Litters were born.  In fall of 2000, Mike and Ann met at the Oxford County Kennel Club Dog Show.  We were married the following year.  At that time, Ann, along with her Esmond Rottweilers moved to Bobcaygeon, Ontario, which is where we remain at this time. 

Bobcaygeon is located 166km Northeast of Toronto at Lock 32
on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

We are blessed to live in an area consisting mostly of trees, lakes and fresh air.  It truly is "God's country" and we couldn't ask for a better place to raise the dogs.  The area is filled with wonderful people and is extremely dog friendly.  We are thankful that our well behaved dogs are welcome in many of the local businesses and restaurants for socialization opportunities.

 

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.
                   If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
                                                                   ~ Herman Cain

                

 

Our Team

Even with all of our successes, being a breeder is not easy.  Having an excellent support system is what carries us through the bad times and helps us enjoy the good times to the fullest.  Thank you to all who have been our "support" over the years...

You'll notice a co-breeder/co-owner on many of our pups...Tammy Ausloos of Wisconsin.  Tammy and I currently co-own Goldi, Flirt, Nevar, Tie and V.  Tammy has been a wonderful friend and our relationship is proof positive that co-breeding/co-ownership can be a beautiful thing if we choose the right people to work with.  You'll see Tammy out and about doing Agility and Rally with the dogs we co-own.  Thank you Tammy for being such an important part of our lives!  I can't imagine our breeding program, or my life for that matter, without you!

We've also co-bred litters with Pearl Thompson, Norma Dikeman, Julia Foster, Cassandra Levy, Donna Wielert, Chris/Bev Vanstone, Tony/Becky Dove and Valerie McGraw.  Don and Pearl Thompson are the breeders of our girl, Gambol.  They have been excellent examples to me as I found my own way as a young breeder.  I can't thank them enough for allowing me to share my life with Gambol and for their friendship and encouragement during those twelve years.  Norma Dikeman and I began our relationship when I tried to breed into her lines almost eight years ago.  She later helped us to acquire Beca as a lovely addition to our breeding program.  Thank you Norma for always reminding us that working abilities and longevity must come first.  Julia Foster started out handling my dogs at the odd show that I couldn't make it to.  Since then, she has grown into a very valued friend.  Because hers is a different breed (GSDs), Julia has been able to offer me an unbiased viewpoint in regard to breeding and temperament and has often helped me to stay on course as a breeder.  Thank you Julia for always being there and for caring for our dogs like they are your own.  I met Cassie Levy the same weekend that I met Mike.  Cassie, thank you for your unwavering support for Mike throughout the years and for your friendship now.  Cassie and I co-own Emma and Ely.  Donna Wielert has been a friend for the past twelve years and eventually we found her a beautiful girl named Bailey who far exceeded all of our expectations.  Our most recent co-breeder relationships have been with Chris & Bev Vanstone who own, Caygeon,  Becky and Tony Dove who own Mia and Valerie McGraw who owns Bianka.  We can't thank each of them enough for allowing their lovely girls to contribute to our breeding program.  From these co-breedings, we hope to produce our next generation of Champion Working dogs.

Thank you to the wonderful stud dog owners we have forged relationships with... Darline Collins, Deb Cherney, Debbie Howard, Eleanor Jackson, Tina Church, Stuart & Sue Larsen, Bruce & Lorretta Sobotta, Valerie McGraw, Chris & Chalase Peddicord, Stacie Fults and Kathy Howse.  Without their involvement, we wouldn't have many of the dogs that you see here. 

A special thank you also to the breeders who have used Yngo and continue to let us enjoy those puppies throughout their lives... Becky Giddings (Lakina), Steve and Betsy Milligan and Carol Beasley (Spirit's/Ikon), Dave Makar (Rudez), Pauline Karalia (Deerwood), Donna Anderson (Hemlock), Kathy Lovan (Halo), Cheri Hagen/Sandy Overgaard (Stoneridge/Pepperhaus) and Gwen Kelly and Valerie McGraw (Kando/Eis Haus).  As most know, I was hesitant to offer a dog at outside stud.  Thank you to each of you for making this such a satisfying experience.

Most importantly, thank you to the best family we could have.  Mike and I have both spent one too many holidays at dog shows and have attempted to "squeeze in" just one doggie event during nearly every family visit.  I am very thankful to my parents, Ralph and Kathy Felske, for always supporting me in my doggie endeavors, not the least of which was moving to Canada!   The quality of our dogs is a reflection of your high standards and conviction that I would succeed in whatever I chose in life.  We are also grateful for the ongoing support of Mike's daughters, Sarah and Cassie.  The kids have spent many long days at shows and trials, attempting to appear interested in the goings on.   They have had to arrange more than one Christmas Day around breedings, yet never complained.   The support of both of our families is what has allowed us to enjoy the successes over the years.  Thank You!  We love you!

We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to our outstanding veterinarians.  We are blessed to have Dr. Kerstin Kelly of Fenelon Animal Clinic, caring for our day to day needs, often at odd hours or on very short notice, Dr. Steven Choles of the Barrie Animal Hospital for offering Homeopathic care, Dr. George Hillis (and Mary!) of East Oshawa Animal Hospital and also Dr. Robert Hutchinson of Animal Clinic Northview doing our reproductive work and Dr. Michael Luethy, of Illinois, who has been cardiology clearing our dogs since the 1990's.  Without their guidance, our breeding program would never have become as successful as it is. 

Lastly, a sincere thank you to all of our wonderful owners for always loving your dogs...without you, we couldn't continue to do what we love most in life. 
                             ~Ann & Mike

 

Personal Updates

Mike is now licensed to judge Rottweilers, along with the rest of the Working Group, with the Canadian Kennel Club and has judged Rottweiler Specialties in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK.  He is also licensed for half of the the Toy breeds.  Mike shows our dogs in conformation, tracking and schutzhund and works as an automobile wholesaler.

Ann continues to do the breeding and has recently gone back to work as a Financial Advisor after a seven year hiatus spent training and showing the dogs and developing the Felske-Jackman web design business.   Our plan is to exhibit and breed less in the future, while continuing to mentor others in our breed so that they can move forward with the lines that we have worked hard to develop.

Sarah recently graduated from nursing school and has a job she loves working in the Emergency Room at Ross Memorial Hospital and Cassie is in her second year at Queen's University.  We couldn't be more proud of the women they are becoming.  We are also happy to announce that Sarah and Cory have a wedding planned for May, 2010!

With all of this going on, we will be at considerably less shows in the future.  However, we do plan to attend the large specialties and hope to see many of you there!

 

Pupdates...

We are proud to say that, as of March 17, 2010, Our dogs and pups have earned the following titles and awards...

24 AKC Championships, 32 CKC Championships, 2 Am BISS, 7 Can. BISS, 2 Am BOSS, 4 Can BOSS, 7 AOM/Select, 14 UKC Ch's, 2 UKC Gr. Ch, 2 UKC BIS
41 AKC CD's, 3 Can. PCD, 23 Can. CD's, 21 AKC CDX's, 9 Can. CDX's, 6 AKC UD's, 1 Can OTCh, 8 UKC CD's, 1 UKC CDX
20 AKC TD's, 12 AKC TDX's, 11 Can TD's, 4 Can TDX, 4 VST/AKC Tracking Championships, 2 CKC Urban Tracking Dogs
18 AKC NA's, 17 AKC NAJ's, 10 AKC OA's, 12 AKC OAJ's, 7 AX's, 6 AXJ's, 2 MX, 3 MXJ, 5 NF, 2 OF, 1 XF, 8 Can. Ag.N's, 4 Can. Ag.NJ, 3 Can. Ag.I, 3 Can. Ag.IJ
8 U-AGI's, 5 U-AGII's, 4 U-ATCh's, 2 U-AChX, 1 U-GRATCh, 1 AAC ATCH
8 AKC HT's, 8 AKC PT's, 2 AKC HSAs, 41 HIC's, 8 HCT's, 4 JHD, 1 HTD1s, 1 Flyball Champion, 2 Carting Started, 1 Carting Intermediate
40 Novice Rally, 29 Rally Advanced, 22 Rally Excellent, 5 Rally Advanced Excellent, 1 RAE2
20 V-1's, 23 Other V-Ratings, 2 Sieger Titleholders, 2 Siegerins, 4 Youth Siegers, 2 USRC Select, 6 Best Puppy in Sieger Show
3 Sch1's, 4 Sch2's, 14 Sch3's, 2 IPO3, 5 FH's, 2 FH2's, 5 AD's, 22 BH's, 3 BST's, 1 UKC FO
52 CGC's, 22 Can. CGN's, 53 TT's, 24 Registered Therapy Dogs, 1 Draft Dog, 1 Certified Search and Rescue Dog
9 ARC Top Ten Agility Dogs, 4 ARC Top Ten Obedience Dogs, 3 Top Ten Schutzhund Dogs,  3 Dog World Award Winners & many High in Trial winners
plus, 12 MRC Hall of Fame Award Winners, 1 ARC Gold Sire, 4 ARC Gold Dams, 2 ARC Bronze Dams
7 ARC Versatility Excellent Dogs, 4 AKC VCD1s, 3 AKC VCD2

 

   
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