Will two male rottwielers get along?

Question

I own a 10 month old Rottwieler and his Sire is due to have another litter at the end of April (same Sire, different ***** of course. -That would make the 2nd breeding too soon) I want to get another male. Xander (the 10 month old) is very social and gets along well with the male pup next door and doesn't get aggressive among new animals. With the two Rotts having the same father, one being 8 weeks and the other just under a year will that increase the chances of conflict? I hear often that two males aren't a good match but I'm more concerned about them being half brothers and if for some reason that would cause them to react differently to each other. Maybe it doesn't matter either way but is this something I should consider when we purchase our next dog?

Answer 1

Getting both boys neutered will eliminate and/or lessen many of the behavioral problems caused by their testosterone hormones....such as "humping" people and objects, marking (spraying with urine) territory - which may increase with the introduction of another intact (un-neutered )male, aggression, and wandering/roaming. This would make the union much more likely to succeed and (life in general) much easier to handle for all involved.

" The interest in roaming is eliminated in 90% of neutered dogs. Aggressive behavior against other male dogs is eliminated in 60% of neutered dogs. Urine marking is eliminated in 50% of neutered male dogs. Inappropriate mounting is eliminated in 70% of neutered dogs."

"Because they're domestic animals, dogs and cats naturally take to, and need, people, but this natural affection gets overpowered by the drive to reproduce. This urge to mate leads to roaming, fighting, aggression, excessive barking, howling, and other unwelcome behaviors. Neutered pets are freed of this urge and the resulting bothersome behaviors, making a calmer and more content pet who prefers to stay home and concentrate on you. If your have more than one pet, you'll find that your neutered pets get along much better with each other."

Neutering also increases the health of your male dog by decreasing stress, prostate enlargement, and prostate tumors and infections.
Not to mention, that the Humane Society alone euthanizes over 4 million animals every year simply because there are too many. Black dogs suffer from "Black Dog Syndrome" and account for over 1/2 of the dogs euthanized because they are harder to get adopted.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It really doesn't matter that they have the same sire, unless the sire has a bad temperament. My big guy was 2 when we got his 6 week old half brother. They were fine, and the big boy looked after the puppy like a mother.

Since yours is still a puppy, and good natured, I wouldn't expect any problems. When they are older, there could be a problem, if one tries to be dominant. It would be best to have both of them neutered to prevent that.

Answer 4

I have 2 rotties. both males and both from the same litter.
They love each other. Of course sometimes their play excalates but that's what brothers do. I think it all depends on the temperment of the dog to begin with and if you see that it gets too intense have one fixed.

My two are great. THey are 3 yrs old and I've never had serious problems with them. they do not get into it that bad, they eat and drink out of the same bowl,,, and with 2 cats also.. I will still have one fixed because of the dominance thing...but he doesn't show dominance with only his brother, also with other males that are not fixed....and I am not saying he is vicious either, just a little overbearing.

I LOVE MY ROTTIES>...

Answer 5

The only problem that may arise between the two would be a dominance issue. One wanting to be the dominant male and the other refusing to submit. This will only become a problem if you allow either of them to think they need to assume a leadership role. This should be your role. Its your responsibility to show them that you are in control of what they do and how they live. Exercise is a must, and it is preferred to walk them together as a pack, with you as their leader. Don't allow them to walk in front of you, insist that they walk either beside you or behind you. This is the easiest way to show them that you are in control and that they must follow your example, not eachothers examples. Rotties are great dogs to have as long as you're able to show proper, stable and assertive control. Good luck!

Answer 6

I wouldn't think so, I believe that if dogs start out on the right foot, socialized, then they will be fine. I have one dog (black lab/Great Dane 6 yrs) that was never socialized with another dogs, then I have another dog (black lab mix 2 yrs) and he took him to the dog park when he was little, so he is very socialized and at first the dogs didn't get along, but now they are best buds. I just depends on how you raise them. Oh sorry they are both males

Answer 7

I've had 2 Rottie males together with no problem. They don't seem to have the agression problems of 2 male american bulldogs. Just watch over them and let them know you are the dominant one

Answer 8

so long as there isnt an intact female in the mix, it shouldnt be a problem being that your other dog is fairly social.