WARNING: Avoid Jasper Ranch Rottweilers - My Experience + Others'
I contacted Jasper Ranch Rottweilers asking about a male puppy. The breeder said they had "pure German" puppies ready in two weeks, quoted $2,000, and immediately asked for a $500 deposit before I could see the puppy or the parents. When I explained that I wanted to see both parents and the puppy in person and mentioned my concern about negative Yelp reviews. The breeder dismissed Yelp, told me to "look at the Google reviews," and said, "If you are concerned then find someone else! We good." The irony is that Google has many of the same concerning reviews as Yelp.
This interaction matched the red flags others have reported:
Pressure for a deposit before meeting the dogs
Refusal to show parents or environment beforehand
Dismissive and unprofessional when questioned
From multiple independent buyer reports:
Missing AKC paperwork - People have paid thousands for "AKC registered" puppies but never received documentation despite repeated promises.
Sick puppies - Cases of pneumonia, giardia, kennel cough, chronic digestive issues, and hip dysplasia diagnosed before a year old, with no real breeder support.
Poor conditions - Puppies allegedly kept in small cages, smelling of feces, and buyers refused access to living areas.
Aggressive and unprofessional communication - Rude tone, last-minute changes to pickup, no refunds on deposits.
Refusal to take responsibility - Only offering to "replace" sick puppies instead of helping with vet costs, and delaying partial refunds for over a year.
Bottom line:
My personal interaction lines up with the warning signs in many other reviews -- on both Yelp and Google. This breeder pressures for money upfront, avoids transparency, and becomes defensive when asked reasonable questions. For your sake and your future dog's health, find a reputable Rottweiler breeder who is transparent, ethical, and stands behind their dogs.
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UPDATE 10:24 PM:
Since posting my original review, the breeder replied publicly, saying they "believe in positive energy" and refused to sell me a puppy because I raised concerns about negative reviews. They claimed their dogs are "imported from Germany" and "health tested" but did not provide proof when asked.
After blocking their number, I have continued receiving calls from multiple other numbers, which I have documented with screenshots.
For transparency: I have since found a reputable breeder. I have a date scheduled to meet both parents, contracts are signed, AKC paperwork will be provided at pickup, and both parents are OFA-certified for hips and elbows. This experience has been far more reassuring.
To the breeder: Please do not contact me again. Continued calls after being blocked will be documented and may be shared publicly alongside the details of the breeder I ultimately chose.
For anyone researching: Always ensure you can meet the parents, see health certifications, and have contracts and paperwork in hand before leaving a deposit. read more