Rottwelier. Is it suitable for small family staying in flat?

Question

I have 2 girls age 8 & 9, and we had JRT before. I have always wanted a Rottie, but not sure of the temprement.

Any advice if I am staying in Flat?

I am staying in Bangkok city now, and may move to country side up in Chiang Mai sometime next year. Not sure the date yet. Not sure if Rottie is suitable for our lifestyle.

I think it is not right for people who do not know this breed well to comment that it is a dangereous breed that maul children.

No no, Rotties do not maul the children of it's master. Please do spend sometime reading up the fact before throwing such statement out. Not only does it make that breed look bad, it make other feels that you are shallow.

Anyway, all other breed suggested does not arouse my interest, for I hate long fur breed. Perhaps MinPin will be good.

Answer 1

I would be more concerned with the size of living area, but as long as you have an area for it to go out and exercise great.

As far as the children thing. It drives me bananas that people are so against these animals one or two bad incidences do not make a bad breed. They are big dogs and head strong, I would never suggest bringing an adult rottie in with children,
but If bought as a puppy and trained correctly it will grow up with your girls loving them and protect them.

Any dog can turn on a child we only hear of the pit bulls and the rottweilers because of them being so big and yes they can get protective.

Also when choosing make sure you can meet the parents of the puppy, that will give you some insite to mom's general character and also to be sure of no health problems. If you need information on breeds go to The westminster Kennel Club website it will be very helpful in size and some characteristics of the dog.

Answer 2

If you were choosing a dog now then I would say not to go for a rottie.However, you already have the dog so its a bit different. a flat is not ideal but sounds like your circumstances may change. I would say that if you can put in the extra effort required to give your dog as much exercise as possible it should be workable. You ask about temperament, some people hate large dogs & find them scarey, I would say its how the dog is integrated with your family & trained that is important. The only thing that makes a rottie more dangerous than a jack russell is its size. I would not recommend giving your kids too much responsibilty for walking the dog etc but again this is down to size & ability to control. Hope this helps

Answer 3

A rottie is not a good idea in a flat, cos they are an active breed of dog and take up a lot of space. If you are moving to country though why dont you wait until then when the timing is better? And rotties are a fab breed of dog. Dont let anyone put you off with their narrow minded views!

Answer 4

No, you shouldn't have a Rottie. There should be no problem with your chilren, it's just the size of your living quarters that maybe the problem. They do grow to be vary large, and unless you are going to be outdoors with it for the majority of the day, I would say that it is not a wise idea. Or unless you have a large, enclosed yard that it can stay in.
When they get cooped up for a long time, and don't get to run out their energy you may start to see bad behaviour, which is no good for the dog itself, or you and your family.

A Spaniel would be great, however again they too have alot energy and require alot of exercise.

Answer 5

That's a big dog. How big is your flat? If you don't have a large yard, I'd say no, especially if you don't have a place for the dog to run. Walking alone isn't enough for this breed. As for temperament, a lot depends on training. If you are not experienced with training dogs and don't have plans to go to classes, I would opt for a smaller, less powerful dog, especially because you have small children in the house. Why not wait until you move to the countryside and then get your dog? It would be less stressful for everyone, including the dog. Good luck to you!

Answer 6

Any large breed of dog would not be a suitable choice if you have young children living in a flat. The best natured of animals would become unproductable.

It may be better to consider a pet more suitable to a small living space such as a bird or maybe a cat.

Answer 7

Any length homestead is suitable as long as you're prepared to provide the right volume of workout and preparation on an prevalent foundation. I really have, out of dire favor, lived in a one bedroom apartment, with 5 canines. It turned right into a non everlasting association and that i managed with information from walking them 3 circumstances an afternoon to boot to prevalent preparation sessions and play sessions in canines pleasant parks.

Answer 8

Well then wait till you move. You cant coop up a big dog in a flat.
And don't buy a dog without knowing about the breed. Do research first. Rottweilers need a confident owner.

Answer 9

I would say definitely not for several reasons.

Rottweilers are not the best dog to have as a family pet. Even with the best intentions in training - if you have never had one before it is so easy to get the training wrong and for the dog to turn on your children with horrific consequences.

A flat really isn't an ideal environment for a large dog like a rottweiler - try looking at smaller breeds which may not feel quite so cramped.

We have had a spate of rottie and other dangerous dog attacks on children in the UK recently with fatalities so please don't risk your children - even in play mode a dog like a rottie can do horrific damage.

Answer 10

If properly handled and well looked after then rotties have excellent temperment. As to whether or not your flat is big enough is something only you can decide as we can't see how big your home is. Generally though, if you have a garden or yard for the dog, and walk it enough then as long as the dog won't totally squash everybody else then go ahead and have one, especially if you will definatly be moving to the country soon.