Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning German Rottweiler Breeder in Tennessee
Old World Kennel has been dedicated to breeding, importing, and training German Rottweilers since 1981. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our partnerships with esteemed breeders in Germany, ensuring access to top-tier bloodlines that have produced award-winning dogs in international shows and competitions. We prioritize the health, temperament, and versatility of our dogs, raising puppies in a family-centric environment with rigorous socialization and nutritional standards. Our facility features a heated, insulated kennel building with grooming and feeding stations, alongside a schutzhund training field and extensive wooded trails for daily exercise. As active members of ADRK, URKA, and DVG, we uphold the highest standards in breeding and training, offering puppies with global recognition and supporting owners through training programs and competitive incentives.Our team, led by John Bernard and partners Dirk Volkwein, brings decades of expertise in schutzhund, police K-9 training, and national championship events. We emphasize transparency, providing health guarantees and detailed buyer questionnaires to ensure each puppy finds a suitable home. Our reputation is built on a legacy of producing versatile Rottweilers excelling in show rings, working trials, and as loyal companions. Through continuous innovation and adherence to ethical practices, we aim to advance the breed's integrity while maintaining a family-oriented approach to dog ownership.
Services
Breeding Services
Import Services
Professional Training
Puppy Sales
Schutzhund Training
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience breeding champion German Rottweilers.
- Our partnership with ADRK breeders in Germany ensures access to elite bloodlines.
- Puppies undergo rigorous socialization and health screening before placement.
- We offer a 50% discount on future puppies for owners achieving competition titles.
- Our facility includes a dedicated schutzhund training field and wooded exercise trails.
Associations and certifications
- ADRK
- URKA
- DVG
Services
Breeding Services
We specialize in breeding German Rottweilers with proven championship bloodlines from Germany. Our program focuses on health, temperament, and versatility, producing puppies suitable for competition, working roles, or family companionship. Each litter receives meticulous care from birth to placement.
Import Services
We import Rottweiler puppies and adults from Germany for discerning breeders and owners. Our partnerships with ADRK breeders ensure access to top-tier bloodlines. We handle all logistics to deliver healthy, well-socialized dogs to their new homes across the U.S. and internationally.
Professional Training
Our training programs cover obedience, protection, law enforcement, and schutzhund disciplines. Led by experienced instructors, we develop dogs' natural abilities through structured programs tailored to individual goals, whether for competition, service work, or household companionship.
Puppy Sales
We offer carefully bred Rottweiler puppies with international pedigrees. Each puppy undergoes health checks, microchipping, and socialization with families. Our selection process matches puppies to buyers' lifestyles using detailed questionnaires and temperament assessments.
Schutzhund Training
Our schutzhund program develops dogs' tracking, obedience, and protection skills. We train for competition readiness using methods proven in national and international trials. Clients receive personalized guidance to prepare dogs for championship-level performance.
People
John Bernard
Founder & Breeder
John Bernard has bred and trained Rottweilers since 1981, earning international recognition for championship dogs. He co-founded the Central Ohio Rottweiler Club and served as a USRC Regional Helper. His expertise spans schutzhund, police K-9 training, and national competitions.
Dirk Volkwein
Partner Breeder
Dirk Volkwein manages Old World Kennel's ADRK-affiliated facility in Germany. With decades of experience, he collaborates on bloodline development and ensures compliance with German breeding standards. His partnership enables continuous access to elite Rottweiler genetics.
Marion Volkwein
Breeder Assistant
Marion Volkwein supports breeding operations at the German kennel, focusing on puppy care and socialization. She works closely with John Bernard to maintain health protocols and ensure seamless import processes for international clients.
Leonie Volkwein
Junior Handler
Leonie Volkwein assists with daily kennel operations and puppy development. She participates in temperament assessments and early socialization programs, contributing to the kennel's commitment to producing well-rounded Rottweilers.
Questions
How do you select puppies for buyers?
We use detailed questionnaires to match puppies with buyers' lifestyles. Temperament assessments and health screenings ensure each puppy suits its future home.
Do you offer training for new owners?
Yes, we provide schutzhund, obedience, and protection training programs tailored to dogs' and owners' goals.
Can I visit the kennel?
Visits are available by appointment. Contact us to schedule a tour of our facility in Cumberland Cove, TN.
What health guarantees do you provide?
All puppies come with health certificates. We cover medication costs if illness occurs within 72 hours of pickup.
Do you ship puppies internationally?
Yes, we export puppies worldwide with proper documentation and health clearances.
What payment methods do you accept?
Final payments are accepted via Zelle, bank transfer, or direct deposit.
