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How do I know or find out if a Rottweiler Breeder is reputable?
First and foremost, remember
this, there are all kinds of Rottweiler Breeders out there. When
searching for your future Rottweiler companion, please be sure to do
your research on the breeder you choose. If you are not certain where to
begin you can start with Rottweiler Breed Clubs and verify if the person
is a member in good standing. You can also ask the breeder for
references including a vet reference. How many puppies do they produce a
year and what is the environment they are whelped in? These are just
some of the questions to have answers to. Remember that the environment
a puppy is in and the level of care it receives during the 1st 8-10 weeks
of life will have a great impact on the future temperament of the dog.
As there are many critical learning phases during this period as well as
the quality of care and attention the female received while she was
pregnant.
Also be sure to verify health and working documents/certifications of
the parents. (For example, the Hip certification information on a
particular dog can be verified online at
www.offa.org ) Not all Rottweilers are the same. They can vary
greatly in temperament and health all because of the way they were bred.
Aggression in Rottweilers is commonly associated with poor breeding,
poor handling, lack of socialization. Unfortunately we are in a country
where commercial breeding (puppy Mills and this include back yard volume
breeders) is a popular source of income. And the extra care required is
often omitted because of the cost factor it would impose. Hence, cut
into their profits. Please try to stay away from these types of breeders
for they have no true passion for the preservation and betterment of the
Rottweiler Breed. The lower prices some breeders advertise at may sound
good. But in the long run it could cost you more in both money and
emotional pain.
***A NOTE TO THE POTENTIAL ROTTWEILER BUYER:
If you decide you would like to acquire one of our Rottweiler
Puppies in the future:
Keep in mind that my own personal dogs are of true German Bloodlines,
with incredible drive, character and temperament, which is an tremendous
asset for a superior working dog and family companion dog........ Now I want you to understand
that I am not talking about a yappy, out of control, aggressive
dog, I am talking about a Social, willing to work and please you kind of
dog. Please, take the extra time and do your research prior to actually
getting a Rottweiler. Unfortunately, many ignorant people equate working
ability with aggression. Our definition a stable temperament is the
ability to do protection work (Schutzhund), yet function as a pet
therapy dog. Working ability and aggression are not directly linked. The
fact of the matter is that a well trained dog is less of a liability
than one without training out of non-working lines. Remember. by
researching this wonderful breed you will greatly improve your own
ability to pick out the right dog for you and your families,
personality, lifestyles. Buying a puppy should NEVER be an impulse,
quick decision, but rather done as a commitment to the dog for its
lifetime. PLEASE take everything I have mentioned into
consideration before you call me.
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