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Rottweilers may be getting an undeserved reputation from media reports this summer Several media reports this summer of attacks on humans by Rottweilers may be giving the breed a bad reputation that is not deserved, says a Scugog Island woman who has been breeding and raising Rottweilers for more than a decade. Irene and Mike Jackman own Von Damien Rottweilers and she firmly believes that keeping a dog as large and powerful as a Rottweiler is not for everyone. And just as there are owners who don't know what they are doing with these dogs, likewise there are breeders only interested in making money. "Rottweilers do have a certain amount of protectiveness, but as a breed they are not aggressive," she told the Citizen in an interview last week as "Oliver" sat.quietly by her side. "Oliver" is a four year old male, a Canadian champion 'who has won nine best in show ribbons this year (defeating more than 6500 other dogs in the process) He's owned by a Scarborough resident, but was bred and trained by the Jackmans and is handled in the show ring by Mike. LIFT-MASTER Professionally Installed Model 1260-166LMC 1/2 HP Heavy-Duty Garage Door Opener Now Only FREE! System The Keyless Entry System lets you open your garage door from outside without your remote control or keys. save on Lift-Master's Best 1/2 2 HiPGarage Door Opener. Keyless Entry | For Sales, Service, Installation or a Free Estimate call : "THOMAS Overhead Doors & Openers (905) 985-0732 or (705) 357-1392 Hurry, offer ends Saturday, September 24th, 1994. 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Because of this, Rottweilers need strict training as a pup. "If (an owner) can't control a dog when it's small, it's going to be very tough when he's full grown," she said. When a full grown dog won't do what he's told or stop when the owner tells him to stop, there is a potentially dangerous situation. "A big dog must be under control at all times, even when on the owner's property. Irene said she will turn down buyers if they appear nervous or if they are looking for a dog as a "hired gun." It is up to the breeder to make sure the owner and the pup are a good match. Some breeders, she said just don't care so long as they get their money. One of the reasons why the Rottweiler is in the news more often is their sheer numbers. The breed is now the 5th most popular in Canada and 2nd in the United States. With such a demand, there are more and more unscrupulous breeders. There could be a positive side to the bad press Rottweilers are getting. "Consumers e getting smarter. They realize that cheaper is not always better," said Irene. And this may help weed out the bad breeders. Rottweilers are impressive dogs and make fine family pets. It's easy to see why they are so popular. Irene has a few words of advice for anyone thinking of owning a Rottweiler. Check out the parents. Buy from a reputable breeder and get the dog enrolled in a bona fide obedience course. And remember, that tiny eight- week old puppy is going to grow into a large, powerful adult. § Local Real Estate Board celebrates Home Week September 25 to October 1 is Ontario Home Week and this year's theme is "Home Ownership...A Community Celebration" . Ontario Home Week was initially launched in 1980 by the Ontario Real Estate Association to stress the importance of property rights. Over the past 13 years this has become a province-wide celebration enjoyed by hundreds of communities. The members of the Durham Region Real Estate Board will be holding a unique Sweepstakes duriffg the month of September that clearly demonstrates the theme of Ontario Home Week for 1994. Members of the public will be invited to attend specially designed 'Open Houses' on September 11, 18 and 25, 1994 where they will have the opportunity to complete a ballot that could win them the following 'Open House Sweepstakes' package: up to $5,000 towards a downpayment on a home; Special Reduced Interest Rate Mortgage- sponsored by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Free Home Inspection Gift Certificate- sponsored by Westbrook Home Inspections; Free Housing Cleaning Certificate-sponsored by Leesa Cleaning Service; Landscaping Certificate- sponsored by O'Flaherty's Landscaping; 'Moving Day' Luncheon-sponsored by The Cheese Nookery; Legal Fee Certificate-sponsored by Mark Seetner, LL.B; Free Appraisal sponsored by Mark Smith, FRI; Moving Gift Certificate; Furniture and Accessory Gift Certificate-sponsored by the Brick. The winner of this Sweepstakes will be drawn by ballot at the offices of the Durham Region Real Estate Board (50 Richmond Street East, Oshawa) during a 40th Anniversary Open House on September 28, 1994 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The winner of the prize will be notified by phone and/or mail by September 30, 1994. For complete rules and regulations on this Sweepstakes, simply contact a member of the Durham Region Real Estate Board or the Board Office at 723-8184. Fisherman 0.K. after fall in lake A 32 year old Toronto man was treated and released from Port Perry Hospital after getting dump in Lake Scugog Monday morning. Durham Police said the man was fishing alone about 11:30 when he lost control of the boat and wound up in the lake. He was rescued a short time later by other boaters and taken by ambulance to hospital with suspected hypothermia. The boat, a 12 foot aluminum with 9.9 motor, went ashore by itself on the east side of Scugog Island, according to police. 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