Sam - V1 Multi-BOB CH Chancellor's Grand Slam Sam TT, CGC

Sam (V1 Multi-BOB CH Chancellor's Grand Slam Sam TT, CGC) is a 2 1/2 year old purebred Rottweiler dog. He is our pet and lives in California with his sister, Annie. He is a very high drive dog with a goofy, puppy-like, personality. He loves being outdoors and especially likes hiking in the mountains and playing in the snow. He is a clown at home but he is also a very successful show dog when he enters the conformation ring.

Sam and Erin - For his Specials career, Sam is expertly handled by Erin Piercy. Erin is a young professional handler whose energy and athleticism are well matched to Sam's showy personality, high drive and outstanding movement. Together they are an excellent team. Their success together is reflected in Sam's Top-10 Rottweiler Ranking for all of 2008 and his multiple Group placements.

Sam - An Excellent Example of the Rottweiler Breed

The Rottweiler Breed Standard says the "ideal Rottweiler is a medium large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. His compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance." Sam exemplifies the best physical characteristics of the standard as well demonstrating the temperament and movement (gait) called for in the breed standard.

Sam is a middle sized Rottweiler dog with excellent proportions. He is very well built with strong bone strength and a strong, well constructed head. He has close fitting ears, dark eyes, a strong muzzle, very good stop, dark mouth pigment and a correct scissor bite. He has a short, strong neck with a well developed chest and correct chest construction. He has very good angulation, a straight back, excellent topline and correct croup. He has a very good coat with correct, rich mahogany markings. (The foregoing description of Sam was excerpted from Judge H. Weiler's critique of Sam at the Wine Country Rottweiler Club Sieger show on September 22, 2007) In addition to his excellent structure, Sam is noted for his fluid movement and exceptional reach and drive. Sam has a very strong pedigree with outstanding examples of the Rottweiler breed on both sides of his lines. See Sam's Pedigree here and read more about his family below.

Sam - Evolution of a Correct Rottweiler

	Sam - At 5 weeks his nice top line was already apparent.
	Sam - He showed an excellent top line and a short loin during his Conformation Evaluation at 8 weeks.
	Sam - Although he was getting leggy, his top line still looked good at 12 weeks old.
	Sam - At 5 months his top line is great and his legs have grown so he's leveled out a bit. He has retained his excellent proportions.
	Sam Moving at 5 Months - His top line is perfect. Sam has beautiful, fluid movement with strong reach and drive.

The Result - Beauty in Motion

Sam Today At 2 1/2 years of age Sam continues to demonstrate his perfect top line and his exceptional ability to move. Strong muscles, short back and fluid movement are the essence of a correct, working Rottweiler.

Health Matters - All purebred breeds of dogs have health issues that must be of concern to owners and breeders alike. Like many large breeds, Rottweilers are susceptible to structural problems such as hip and elbow disease. In addition some Rottweilers develop heart and eye diseases. Any of these conditions can be inherited and, as a result, might disqualify a dog from competing in AKC conformation events. Reputable Rottweiler breeders adhere to the Mandatory Practices of the American Rottweiler Club (ARC) and do not breed dogs that have serious health issues. In order to determine if a dog's health is satisfactory to breed, ARC requires that dogs must pass stringent health tests. Sam has taken and passed all his health tests.

Sam's Health Clearances
Hips	OFA RO-68494G24M-PI (Good)
Elbows	OFA RO-EL6362M24-PI (Normal)
Heart	OFA RO-CA3006/22M/C-PI (Normal)
Eyes	CERF RO-6146 (07) - 8/18/2007 - (Normal)
DNA	OFA RO-DNA-17/S
CHIC	43149

Sam's Show Career

Sam was trained by Tina Campos (his Sire's owner), Jeanine Rendon and his owner, Bill Ward. He was handled superbly by Jeanine from the time he was 5 months old until he completed his Championship at 21 months of age. Sam finished his AKC Championship in June, 2007 (with Trent Wilkinson as handler) with 4 Majors. He began competing as a Special in November, 2007 and, although only showing occasionally, he has won 3 Group placements, 11 Best of Breeds and 4 Best Opposite Sex. Erin Peircy is Sam's Specials handler. Erin has continued Sam's training and does an excellent job presenting him in the conformation ring.

Sam's Major Wins

Sam & Jeanine - Major Win, Camellia Capital KC, Woodland, California - May, 2007	Sam & Jeanine - Best of Winners & Major Win, Gridley, California - June, 2007
Sam & Trent - Best of Winners & Major Win, Great Falls, Montana - June, 2007	Sam & Trent - New Champion, Missoula, Montana - June, 2007

Sam's Family

Sam has an outstanding pedigree (View Sam's Pedigree or his Whole Family Lineage online) and many relatives with successful show careers including:

Devil'N - Sam's Sire Devil'n (SELECT BOSS CH Baar’s Devil’N Disgiz v Blackrock CGC) is a successful show dog and an outstanding sire. He won SELECT at the 2003 ARC National, was BOSS at the 2003 ARF Specialty, was a Top Twenty Rottweiler in 2004 and is a Multi-Best of Breed winner.
	Echo - Sam's Mother Echo (CH Chancellor's Echo of Fame) is a beautiful, well proportioned, large boned bitch who has produced a number of champions.
Luke - Sam's Paternal Grandfather Luke (SELECT CH Blackrock’s Empire Strikes CD) had an excellent show career and a very successful career as a stud dog. He was Winner's Dog at the 1997 ARC National out of the AmBred class, 1st Place-AmBred class at the 1997 IFR, selected Most Beautiful Male at the ARV Northeast Regional with 200 entries and he won an Award of Merit at the CRC in 1998. He is an ARC Top Producer and a Gold Producer.
	Shatze - Sam's Maternal Great Grandfather Sam’s great grandfather is one of the top Rottweilers of all time. Shatze (Multi-BIS Select Am/Can CH Iron Chancellor v Bergenhof CDX, HIC, CGC) was the first Rottweiler in modern history to place in the Working Group (Group IV) at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden after winning the Rottweiler Best of Breed in 1996. During his career Shatze won 3 All-Breed Best in Shows, he was the #1 Stud Dog at the GSRC Specialty in 1999 and the #2 Stud Dog at the MRC Specialty that same year. He produced many AKC Champions who, in turn, have produced many Champions of their own. Both his parents (Sire: “Nelson” and Dam: “Sophe”) have produced Multi-Best in Show winners. Click Here to see Shatze’s offspring on the web.
Flash - Sam's Half Brother Flash is the sire to our recent litter of puppies. Sam aspires to a successful show career like his half-brother Flash (BISS Multi BOB Ch Rudez And Let Sparks Fly V Baar CGC). Their father, Devil'N (SELECT BOSS CH Baar’s Devil’N Disgiz v Blackrock CGC), has had a prodigious career as a stud dog, following his successful show career. Go to Flash's Page.