Our Males

Not Just Sires—Architects of the Breed’s Future

Our Kings

At Craffenheim Rottweilers, every stud male plays a pivotal role in the strength, health and future direction of our breeding programme. While the female is the heart of every litter, the stud male contributes 50% of the genetics, influencing type, temperament, structure, working ability and long-term health. Our males are all “kings” and treated as such with the finest care, nutrition, physical and mental stimulation and love. They are family. At Craffenheim, every breeding is planned with precision, research and the goal of improvement, not convenience.

The Males of Craffenheim Rottweilers

Blue von der Scherau

Craffenheim Black

Gino vom Rheiderland of Craffenheim

Hasko vom Hause Anin of Craffenheim

Indio delle Abbadesse of Craffenheim

Why Stud Males Must Be Paired with the Correct Female

A stud male is not simply a sire—he is a genetic tool whose influence can strengthen or weaken generations. Responsible breeding requires matching pedigrees, evaluating temperaments, assessing structural strengths and weaknesses, understanding genetic compatibility and evaluating titles, drives, stability and working qualities. A male is only used when he can enhance the female, strengthen her weak points and support the preservation of old German working bloodlines. This scientific approach is the foundation of ethical Rottweiler breeding.

Improving the Breed

Correct Use of a Quality Stud Male

Every dog has strengths and faults. The role of the stud male is to correct or improve those faults in the next generation. A male may be chosen for a stronger head, better bone, clearer markings, improved topline or movement, firmer temperament, higher working drive, better pigmentation, angulation, rear drive or a more balanced nerve base. Using a male randomly risks amplifying faults instead of reducing them—something Craffenheim never allows.

Genetic Diversity & Line Management

Working with imported ADRK and heritage German lines means stud males are key to maintaining genetic diversity, avoiding tight inbreeding, preserving foundational blood and introducing new traits without compromising temperaments. Pairings are chosen after evaluating COI, linebreeding percentages, pedigree depth, inherited traits and health records, ensuring healthier puppies with long-term genetic stability.

Temperament Matching Is Critical

Not all temperaments complement each other. A high-drive female may require a calmer, more balanced male, while a softer female may need a stud with stronger nerve, higher confidence and serious working drive. Used correctly, a stud male helps produce balanced, family-safe yet working-capable Rottweilers.

The Stud Male
Is the Guardian of Type

The male heavily influences head type, bone, pigmentation, proportion and masculinity—even in daughters. Craffenheim’s stud males are chosen for strong representation of true German type, producing strong heads, robust bone, correct structure, working ability, movement and temperament. This is why stud selection cannot be rushed.

Ethical Pairing
Ensures the Health of Future Generations

Misusing a stud male by breeding him to every available female is harmful. It causes bottlenecking, repeated faults, weak temperaments, overused bloodlines and declining health. Craffenheim limits the number of litters each male produces and pairs them only with females they can genuinely improve.

The Craffenheim Standard

Purposeful, Intelligent Breeding

Every Craffenheim stud male is internationally proven or from globally proven lines, health-tested, temperament-tested and evaluated for movement, structure, type and working ability. Pairings are made through careful pedigree analysis to ensure purpose—not convenience.

The Result

Stronger, Healthier, More Balanced Rottweilers

This approach produces more stable temperaments, better structure and movement, stronger immune systems, longer lifespan, higher-quality puppies and more type-correct working or family dogs. Each Craffenheim stud male helps shape the future of the breed in South Africa—with integrity, intelligence and long-term vision.