HISTORY OF THE KENNEL VOM SCHWAIGER WAPPEN

By Jaime Amigo P (Chile), October 2005, http://www.vhamigo.cl

Translated to the english by Marta Elena " PRAO LA SALVE KENNEL", http://www.rottweilers.es

Based on the original Olga Grin (Russia)

For those who are starting to breed rottweiler, I think it is necessary that you know the story
of one of the most influential breeders in the modern breed worldwide. In the last 30 years,
Xaver Meixner is a legend for those in that the Rottweiler has become part of your lifes

Countless have been the successes in breeding, work and beauty shows. Many of his
specimens have become an important part of schools from other breeders

A new year (2000) and a new century for our rottweiler. I want
start like this story of breeding rottweiler symbol of the last
century. The following is the history of the rottweiler kennel most
important of the last 3 decades, VOM SCHWAIGER WAPPEN,
well known by all lovers of the breed rottweiler. The cattery
name was registered in the early 70's by Xaver Meixner in
Nurnberg. Schwaiger Wappen Why?, because "Schwaiger" is a
small town near Nurnberg and "Wappen" means weapon (coat
of arms).

The history of the rottweiler "Schwaiger Wappen" began with

the purchase of Anka Vom LohauserHolz (INT.CH ES'74 VDH- Anka and Claudia (1974)
SGR BS'75KS'74 SchH III FH HD + / - Gek.b. EZA) in 1972.
Anka is the result of the combination of strong dogs of that time - Champions Dack Von Der
Meierei (SchH III HD + / - Gek.b.) and Tilla Vom Kursaal (SchH II HD +/-). Anka's portrait
adorns the living room of the house of Meixner's and below is a portrait dedication in
German Gothic that say "Anka - the founder of the Kennel. " The career Anka's exhibition
was very successful. In 1972 at the age of 2 years, won the title of the ADRK Klubsiegerin in
its fourth version in the town of Rottweil. Anka's sister (Asta Vom LohauserHolz) became Bi-
ADRK Sieger 1975 and 1976, but had no greater importance in the reproduction. Dingo had
all the major awards at exhibitions, International Champion, European Champion '82,
Bundessieger German '80 and '81, ADRK Klubsieger Recomended for Breeding.

Lifetime (Gekort Bis Eza). He was also an excellent breeding and he deserves a separate
article. Dingo was a fairly heavy dog, good bone, very good muscled, large size 67cm at the
withers and 56 kg. Dingo and his brothers of the litter "C" above (children of Cuno Vom
 Georgshof - HD-Frei SchH III Gek.b. EZA), called
Cuno, Clint and I quote were the first specimens
started giving the reputation of Mexner Kennel,
being Cuno SchH III FH HD-Frei and Clint Gekort
FH SchH III HD-Frei Gekort bis Eza.

Dingo was a breeding stallion widely used by many

breeders of the time. It is not difficult today to
understand why years later, many linebreeding be
used on him, as selection method in breeding. Time
passed and came the eighties. On April 9, 1981
was born litter with letter "K"between the Austrian
Der CorkVon Hahnenbalz (SchH I HD-Frei) and Fronia VomSchwaiger Wappen. This
combination resulted the German Champion Trail (FH) Karo Vom Schwaiger Wappen
(SchH III FH AD HD-Frei EZA DM-FH'85
Gek.b.), dog breeding base of the kennel Von
Burgthann.

In the late 70's the Vom Schwaiger Wappen

kennel works closely with the kennel Vom
Zimmerplatz. In 1979 Meixner acquires the
female Itta Vom Zimmerplatz, which was INT.CH
WS'81KS'82 HD-Frei SchH III Gekort Bis,
daughter of Cuno vom Schwaiger Wappen -
SchH III FH HD-Frei Gekort Bis and Assy Vom
Haugenfeld (INT. VDH-SGR KS'78'79 CH SchH I
HD-Frei). Itta had a unique destination, "she came to set the type of dog Vom Schwaiger
Wappen. Two years later she became World Champion, ADRK Klubsiegerin, International
Champion. Itta was an awesome dog and large (61cm at the withers and 45 kg). It was very
popular among experts and rottweiler lovers of the time. Itta in 1981 gave birth to her first
puppies with Dingo Vom Schwaiger Wappen. Itta's daughter named Nancy Vom Schwaiger
Wappen (SchH III HD-Freo Gekort bis EZA) is kept at the kennel.

The combination "Dingo + Itta" was repeated twice provided the quality (Osko, Orpheus,
Olfa) in 1982 and 1983 (Santo, Simmy, Sandra, Solvey, Sita, Sasha). I'm not afraid to call
the combination Dingo + Itta, as the golden duo of the last century, so that their
descendants showed and continue in the breed after more than 15 generations.
 Santo Vom Schwaiger Wappen (Left) and Claudia Meixner (right)

Even in the eighties, the descendants of Dingo + Itta had the qualities we wish to see in
dogs today: - "dogs of large size, strong bone, good angles and psychologically balanced" -.
Many of the descendants of Dingo and Itta had successful Koerung test (Santo, Orpheus,
Nancy to name a few), the dog that got as much recognition of that combination was Santo
(INT.CH WS'86 SchH III FH AD IPO IIIHD + / - Gekort Bis), '86 World Champion and
International consolidate his fame later with his son Benno VD Schwarzen Heide (INT.CH
WS'90 ES'90 BJS'87 Ö-BS'89 SchH III FH AD IPO ZTP HD-Frei III), World Champion,
European Champion, German Champion, Bundessieger, Internacional.Osco and Orpheus
were also excellent and gave rottweiler dogs of good quality. The female Simmy Vom
Schwaiger Wappen was based dog breeding kennel Vom Zimmerplatz and produced the
wonderful Torro and Timm Vom Zimmerplatz. Itta was then cross - litter "X" with Erasmus
Vom Maegeberg (LS'85 Frei SchH III HD-DM-SchH'85). The female Xenia Vom Schwaiger
Wappen played a significant role in breeding Oberhausener Vom Norden, a mother of Bodo,
come and Grief among others. The last two litters of Itta Vom Konigsgarten were with
Hassan (KS'85 AD SchH III HD-Frei Gekort bis).

A grandson of Ives dog, very big, very strong bone, heavy. A dog of 60 pounds or so, a
massive head, dark eyes, a long skull of 18 cm, 68 cm at the withers, 80 cm in length.
Hassan was a great player from the 80's and was used by many breeders to set size, mass
and strength.

The highlight of the combination "Itta + Hassan" was Zeck Vom Schwaiger Wappen
(INT.CHES '89 '90 Ö-BS'89 SchH I AD ZTP HD-Frei), European two-time champion,
Austria, International and Bunni Vom Schwaiger Wappen (IPO SchH I FH I BH ZTP HD-
Frei).
 Itta completed their reproductive years in 1987,
having produced wonderful litters of high
quality. Meixner family jealously guard her
trophies and photographs. But the best
memorial to Itta are undoubtedly her
descendants. Nancy did not breed famous or
known dogs, but her daughters called Vicky
Vom Schwaiger and Vinnu Vom Schwaiger
Wappen Vinnu played an important role in the
future of farm Meixner.

On June 17, 1987 was born litter "D", which

was famous for copies as Danjo, Don, Dingo II, Dux, Donna and Dina. The most famous in
titles of conformation was Danjo Vom Schwaiger Wappen (BJS'88 KS'89 SchH III FH AD
IPO III ZTP HD-Frei), and Young Klubsieger'89 Bundessieger '88. Danjo gave excellent
descendants throughout the world. Ken's merits have been written in articles and books on
the history of the breed. At the age of one year Ken was World Junior Champion. With 3
years won the title of Champion Klubsieger and Austria. With 4 years, World Champion,
German, European and International. One year later Xaver repeated the combination
"Benno + Vicky", but got the same result.

On January 7, 1992, Vicky had the litter "R" and was crossed with Doc Von Der
Teufelsbrücke (son of Benno), INT.CH Ö-KS'95 SchH III
FH AD BH HD-Frei Gekort bis. Thus was born Rena Vom
Schwaiger Wappen (SchH III FH AD BH IPO III HD-Frei
Gekort bis EZA), who remained in the kennel and is the
mother of King Kessy and Maya to name a few offspring

In the early 90's, Vom Schwaiger Wappen works with the

young talent as breeder Bern Oswald from the affix Von
Der Teufelsbrücke. There was a fruitful exchange of dogs.
Xaver bring two dogs in his kennel, Claudia Von Der
Teufelsbrücke (daughter of Benno vd Scwarzen Heide +
Golda Vom Sonnerberg) was SchH III AD BH HD + / -
ZTP and Dorle Von Der Teufelsbrücke (sister of Doc and grandaughter of Benno), INT. /
ES'92 DT.VDH-CH SchH III FH AD KS'92 BHHD-Frei ZTP. Almost simultaneously Xaver
gets other daughter called Bessi Vom Benno Talblick (SchH III FH AD BH IPO III HD + / -
ZTP). Thus, in the mid 90's the kennel closed his breeding only foster daughters Benno
which are the basis of who works the kennel today (his daughter Claudia W. Meixner).
Most of the most successful combinations were from Bessi Vom Talblick with Willi Vom
Neubrand (SchH III AD BH HD-Frei bis EZA Gekort from a linebreeding on Dingo) and Grief
Vom Norden Oberhausen (SchH III AD BH IPO III HD-Frei Gekort bis EZA), son of Xenia
VomSchwaiger Wappen). From Bessie and Grief went Westus and Vaith Vom Schwaiger
Wappen (INT. / DT.VDH-CH SchH III FH I AD BH IPO III HD-Frei Gek.b. EZA). Vaith was
kept in the kennel and Westus was exported to Russia. Vaith was German and International
Champion and was widely used in Alemania. Westus was Russian champion and gave
excellent dogs in the short time he breeding, as he died early.

From Bessi crossing x Grief (son of an excellent working dog named Ken Vom Sternbogen
(SchHIII FH AD BH IPO III ZTP HD-Frei) whose mother is Xenia Vom Schwaiger Wappen,
born Aki Vom Schwaiger Wappen II, one of the females which is basis at present.From
Dorle Von Der Teufelsbrucke and Orso Vom Kressbach (SchH III FH AD BH IPO III HD-
Frei Gek.b. EZA), was born a beautiful female named Cleo Vom Schwaiger Wappen (SchH
III FH I AD BH IPO III HD-Frei ED-Frei Gek.b. EZA) and his brother Charly Vom Schwaiger
Wappen (SchH III AD BH HD-Frei Gekort bis) who went to Hungary.

In 1995 the Kennel Name "Vom Schwaiger Wappen" takes his daughter Claudia and is
separated into 3 breeders, kennel related,

Vom Schwaiger Wappen (of his daughter Claudia), "Vom Schwaiger Rathaus" (from Xaver)
and "Vom Schwaiger Schloss" of Xaver Meixner and Leni Meixner.

The new Kennel Vom Schwager Rathaus Meixner, repeated three Sometimes the
combination Vaith + Cleo, one between King Vom Schwaiger Wappen and Cleo. An
offspring of this combination is in Russia. And from the kennel Vom Schwaiger Rathaus
already there are already outstanding offspring, as Ben, Etzel, Kliff Vom Schwaiger
Rathaus, Nena, all champions and Ben, Etzel and Kliff with SchH III levels.

Years before Xaver used Harry Vom Hohenhameln, Ferres Vom Hirschenrangen y Noris
VomGruntenblick.
One of the most successful litters was between Noris Vom
Gruntenblick and Rena Vom Schwaiger Wappen, thus born
April 9of 1996, the famous and multi Champion King Vom
Schwaiger Wappen (INT. / DT.VDH-CH Ö-KS'00 FCI -ES
'00 SchH III FH I AD BH IPO III HD-Frei ED-FreiZTP).
Ferres + Aki, born Lauser, Laura and Lexa. The most
successful litter Aki Vom Schwaiger Wappen II was with
Brutus Von Der Hammerschmiede (BS'96 SchH III FH I AD
BH IPO IIIHD-Frei ED-Frei Gekort bis), where the July 9,
1997 was born the World Champion, International ,
Bundessieger, German, Brazil Grand Champion called Onex
Vom Schwaiger Wappen (ADBH SchH / IPO III HD-Frei ED-
Frei ZTP, today in Brazil). His sister Oddesa is an important
part of the new generations of breeding Vom
Kummelsse.Were also born promising dogs cross between
Rick Von Burgthann and Pascha Vom Schloss Obergrombacher.

This is the present and the past of the famous kennel Vom Schwaiger Wappen and its
legacy throughout the world. During long years of work, they raised tens of rottweilers noble
contemporaries global 5 World Champions, 6 klubsieger Germans, 8 champions from
Europe, 10 international champions and many other champions from different countries
where they live dogs of Meixner's. It is also important to remember the historical fact Vom
Schwaiger Wappen dogs because their dogs have influenced many other well known
breeders as Von Burgthann (the first rottweiler of Erwin Busl was Karo Vom Schwaiger
Wappen), Vom Hirschenrangen (owner of Dingo Vom Schwaiger Wappen), Vom Norden
Oberhauser (where Xenia Vom Schwaiger was the basis of females) and many other
German breeders.

The Rottweiler Vom Schwaiger Wappen are in the vast majority of modern genealogy.

Xaver Meixner formed the basis of his Kennel and provided to the rottweilers the prosperity
and love we see today. His work is a classic education and upbringing.The work of the
Meixner family was succeeded by his daughter Claudia in charge of the original Kennel.
 Searched in old books and ancient books of German breeding, I tried to find a witness to
the activities of this great breeder, with so much dedication to this breed and with such
brilliant results throughout the world.

Finally, this paper reports part of the history of the largest breeder of contemporary breed,
where a number of lessons have we come from, for example:

1 .- How, from a female and selective breeding work privileging the quality versus quantity,
Meixner succeeded in founding an empire over time.

2 .- Meixner from the beginning and until today, has favored reproductives with excellent
working skills in addition to the virtues phenotypic and clean bloodlines for hip dysplasia. As
in the Germany of that time there was no impediment to use stallions from other countries,
examples of Austria and Denmark were used then.

3 .- The selection method of improving the breed used by Meixner in most of their crosses
was the linebreeding, which after a time it has always been on samples of their own
bloodlines. Outcrossed eventually has to increase hybrid vigor but then returns on a dog of
their breeding, generally

4 .- Meixner, privileged upbringing to maintain the best females of their own kennel or
acquiring other breeding females, based on their own bloodlines. This humility to recognize
that others have achieved success with its pillars, which ennoble and make larger. You
might also be a technique for when you need something else but that comes from our blood
lines (and we know well our own work)

5 .- The clarity Meixner has remained for more than 3 decades in breeding, marking in many
stages the type of rottweiler to be breeding. It only denotes clarity of the goals outlined in its
Plan Breeding.

I think these last 5 points, we must mature and internalize them in our own breeding plans in
order to achieve racial improvement needed on this side of the world. Not merely aesthetic
can be more important than the working qualities, temperament, hip dysplasia control, the
health of our animals, etc. Xaver Meixner is undoubtedly the most recognized and
respected breeder worldwide. Will always be an important part of the history of
contemporary rottweiler.
Ch. Amigo Vom Schwaiger Wappen (Owner: Vom Schwaiger Wappen – Germany) and his daugther
Ch. Hope Vom Schwaiger Wappen (Ownero: Prao La Salve – Spain)

THANK YOU MR. XAVER !!