Breeding and selection since 1992
Nobility. Character. Work.
Some dogs impress with their strength.
The Rottweiler stays in your memory for its character.
The breed
Behind its impressive presence is an exceptionally complete dog: noble, loyal, intelligent, stable and with an enormous capacity for work.
01 · History
The Rottweiler takes its name from Rottweil, an old town in south-west Germany. For centuries it worked alongside cattlemen and traders there: it drove the herds, guarded the road and pulled small carts. That working life shaped a hardy, intelligent dog, deeply bonded to its people.
02 · Character
A good Rottweiler is self-assured, balanced and attentive. Brave and protective when the situation calls for it, calm and affectionate with its family. Its intelligence and its bond with the handler make it a companion for life.
03 · Conformation
A powerful, compact body, strong bone and defined muscle. A characteristic head with a noble, confident expression. Proportions that speak of a dog built to move: broad, a natural trotter and firm.
Batanen Kennel · Spain
We breed Rottweilers seeking balance between character, function and conformation.
Batanen is a family project dedicated to preserving and improving the best qualities of the Rottweiler. We know and study the main European bloodlines, with a special interest in German dogs and lines.
We do not aim to breed many dogs. Every mating follows a careful selection of top-quality breeding dogs of international standing, and every litter has a specific goal within the breeding programme.
Our philosophy
Historically, the Rottweiler is a working dog. Breeding a good dog is not about producing one that looks spectacular: selection looks for health, character, conformation, function and working ability all at once.
Control of the hereditary diseases associated with the breed and selection of healthy breeding dogs.
A stable, confident and balanced temperament. A dog that can live with a family and can work.
Structure, head, expression, pigmentation, bone and movement true to the standard.
Aptitude, focus and willingness to learn: the functional essence of the Rottweiler.
Every litter must have a specific goal. That is why we analyse both breeding dogs and their lines in depth before making a decision.
Featured dogs
Top-quality breeding dogs of international standing, with a strong emphasis on German lines. Every dog has its full profile.
Record
Titles and achievements of Batanen Kennel and its most representative dogs: Hero, Kenzo, Moons, Katana and Irina.
2023
2023 – 2024
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2024
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2025
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2026
Work and function
Work is part of the Rottweiler's essence. A dog that works well shows what a photo cannot: a cool head, self-control and a real bond with its handler.
Sport and working tests allow important qualities of the dog to be assessed objectively. Each dog's results are listed in its profile.
Breeding programme
Every litter is a planned selection project. We document the reason for each mating, its pedigree and how the puppies develop.
To fix the type of Puma vom Wilden Westen through line breeding (3-2 on Puma) and obtain uniform ADRK-type puppies. The aim is to strengthen head, bone and pigment without losing working ability.
Hektor brings proven show type (V1 in working class, BOS at the CACIB Ortenau 2024) and a clean health panel (HD/ED free, DM N/N, JLPP clear), so no puppy can be born affected by DM or JLPP. Irina, a direct daughter of Puma, brings a very typical head, good bone, pigment and angulation, as well as a stable character.
Paternal line
Grandparents
Great-grandparents
Great-great-grandparents
Maternal line
Grandparents
Great-grandparents
Great-great-grandparents
Repeated ancestors: Puma vom Wilden Westen, Orlando von St. Niclas, Harley vom Wilden Westen, Lacky von der Südpfalz and Briga von der Bleichstrasse (twice each).
Estimated inbreeding coefficient (Wright, 4 generations): approx. 8.6% (Puma 6.25% · Lacky 1.56% · Briga 0.78%).
Dates and titles summarised from public sources (working-dog, kennels, ADRK/CRE).
Puppies
Growing up in a family environment is an essential part of the project. This is how puppies develop at Batanen.
A supervised birth at home. The first minutes mark the beginning of each life.
Warmth, feeding and rest beside the mother. Daily monitoring of weight and development.
Gentle, frequent handling from the start, so that people become a natural part of their world.
Sounds, surfaces, smells and small challenges suited to each stage.
Life within the family and outings to different environments to build confidence.
Individual observation of each puppy: its temperament, its curiosity and how it solves problems.
Health and selection
Controlling the hereditary diseases associated with the breed is the breeder's responsibility. These are the most common ones, and we take them very seriously at Batanen.
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Contact
If you would like to meet our dogs, learn about our litter plans or simply talk about the breed, write to us. We answer every message personally.
Batanen Kennel
Spain