Thom's History Neu-Rodes Rottweilers... 1/4 Century of Devotion to the Breed

Thom Woodward PHA

I started showing my own Rottweilers in AKC shows in 1976 and finished my first Champion shortly thereafter.

I started showing other people's dogs so that I could continue to compete in the show ring when one of mine was finished and the other wasn't mature enough yet.

In 1985, I was serious about showing dogs Professionally. I was attending an average of 100 shows each year and no longer had time for my 'regular' job.

In 1987, I joined PHA (Professional Handlers Association), which is an organization that has very rigorous requirements for their members in regard to conduct and proper facilities and care of dogs.

Even though I started out as an all breed handler,
over the years I have become known for Rottweilers
and I have handled 12 of them to Top Ten status.

I have finished a dog from every group and I still enjoy
showing the other breeds if they are short on coat and
long on quality!

I started showing my own Rottweilers in AKC shows in 1976 and finished my first Champion shortly thereafter. I started showing other people's dogs so that I could continue to compete in the show ring when one of mine was finished and the other wasn't mature enough yet. In 1985, I was serious about showing dogs Professionally. I was attending an average of 100 shows each year and no longer had time for my 'regular' job.
In 1987, I joined PHA (Professional Handlers Association), which is an organization that has very rigorous requirements for their members in regard to conduct and proper facilities and care of dogs.

Even though I started out as an all breed handler, over the years I have become known for Rottweilers and I have handled 12 of them to Top Ten status. I have finished a dog from every group and I still enjoy showing the other breeds if they are short on coat and long on quality!