I'm thinking of gettting a Rottweiler Puppy:?

Question

What's good about em
What's bad about them
How do you rate them as guard dogs?

Thanks

Answer 1

I have a rotti- I've had her as a puppy. The most important thing that I can tell you is that when it's a puppy to start training the earlier the better ! Also, a dog of that size needs it's own bed, not yours. I crate my dog it's wonderful because she has her own space. When we are not home we know she's safe. Though now she's 4 yrs. old and we don't use the crate as much it was wonderful when she was a puppy. My rotti (sugar-bear) is great with the kids and very protective of them... She loves them and the kids love her back.. We got her before we had children.. Also it's a good idea to practice being the Alpha of the house which means you decide when they are fed and you can take things away from your dog.. Very important... Our dog know's gentle and we can take anything out of her mouth at any time.. Food, bones and treats it doesn't matter.... It's important they understand that YOU are the boss NOT the other way around.. Our dog does shed an awful lot.. So, I brush her very often and have even used the vacuum hose to pick up loose hair... Sometimes w/o proper training a large breed can be overzelious to guests and scary.. We love our rotti and she's good for the most part.. If we have elderly persons over that she can knock over we put her in her kennel for a "chill period".. .Although, I can't stress enough training early on.. good luck...

Answer 2

I own a Rott... just turned a year on the 17th.
He's the best dog I've ever had. However, he has been trained. They are strong willed and can be very stubborn. He/She will need constant, consistant training.
They have a natural guard instinct.
For more details... go to the AKC website and look up Rottweilers. They have everything regarding the breed standard.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I wasn't going to respond to your question, but I noticed so many people thought Rottweilers were stubborn. Well for the last 25 yrs I have shown, bred and trained them. At one time I had 9 and now I am down to 2. Since a child I have had many breeds of dogs,Cocker,Lab, Husky,English Sheepdog, Cockapoo and a couple of mutts. I personally think the Rottweiler is the smartest, easy dog to train. They like a firm hand but not harshness or meaness. Sometimes I think they almost train themselves - I rescued one young girl at 6 months and she is now 6 and has NEVER gone in the house. The most important part is TEMPERMENT and in the BREEDING. My Vet told me he was so pleased that all of our dogs had just a great temperment. The breed was #! in popularity for a long time and I am thankful this is no longer the case because it just encouraged a lot of backyard breeders who didn't follow the breed club rules. I no longer breed or show them because of age, but I know there is still some very good ones out there.Contact AKC on the web and you can get names of good breeders. Good Luck - they are just so smart!!!!! Can't think of anything bad, but again just been around really good bred dogs.

Answer 4

Rotts are a fantastic breed of dog . They are strong , athletic and intelligent, they are also a guarding breed and are a dominant dog.. They are not for a novice dog owner or a family .They are guard dogs , and need owners who will read up and understand all about dominance and all about the canine mind, books to read Cesar Milan and Jan fennel. They need owners that will give them plenty and i mean plenty of exercise .They grow to be medium large dogs and are pure mussel.You don't want to be on the receiving end of a dog that is pure mussel believes itself to be in charge and is angry and dominant .they require training , obedience training is also good , they require rules and they require a calm assertive pack leader as an owner . They also require owners who are prepared to be the best possible owner that they can be to this breed as it has already got enough of a bad rap , from owners who do not care or understand this breed .Just be aware of what they are capable of if YOU Don't take being this dogs leader seriously DO YOUR RESEARCH

Answer 5

I have two rotties and love them dearly. My one is a rescue that was not treated very well by the previous owner. IF you do decide on a rottie please please please research them and prepare to devote the time needed for training and love. Rotties are very sensitive to there owners. If you are truly interested in the breed consider getting one from a Rottie specific rescue, many dogs end up there for reasons such as the owner has moved, got married, lost job ect. these dogs are very often well trained and with being adults you can see what there personality is. Too many rotts get put down b/ people think they are such cute puppies and when they get bigger they aren't able ot handle them and take them to a shelter,

Answer 6

Rotties are not stubborn....they are smart. The will loose interest in simple thiings like sitting, staying and healing. Hense, you have to keep them very busy and very interested in their tasks. They are from the "working" group and as such expect to work.

That can be secuirty or bite-training, but it can also be other things as well.

They are a large breed so they can develop hip issues. I would suggest that you get one from a reputible breeder.

As with any breed; it's the humans, not the dogs that need to be "trained". So research good dog trainers in your area and put the time and money into private sessions. You'll happy you did.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

If you are not used to large dominant breeds, steer away but if you are sold on them go with a female. Smaller and easier to handle. They are stubborn, dominate dogs. However, with professional training, they can be very good dogs.
Great gaurd dogs. They will intimidate pretty much everyone, but if they get into it with another dominant breed, the Rot will likely lose.
Have you considered a Boxer?

Answer 8

Roties are very social animals. They love their owners to death, and usually become attached to one member of the family in particular. The good points about the breed usually outweigh the bad. Here are a few of each:

-Very good guard dogs, VERY protective of family. (without proper training, it can become too overly-protective)
-Eager to please, which makes it easier to train
-This breed is not recommended for timid owners

-Very aggressive and dominant breed, will need extensive training.
-Because of this, it needs a dominant and assertive owner
-Must be properly socialized with both other dogs and people

Answer 9

My brother's rottie would only guard "his" truck; everybody was welcome to anything else. He loved babies and kids, and other dogs, but he was bad about strange cats. He learned to get along with theirs. They are are really fun breed. Big, special babies really. Their favorite toys include five gallon buckets, old tires, and tree stumps... anything that looks too big to carry! The female loved watching television, especially Animal Planet, and frogs. She took this one toad and put him in one of their buckets. When my sis-in-law took it out, the rottie gave her a look, picked it right back up and put it back in the bucket. She didn't hurt it at all. I have read that a lot of them will put these "toys" in your bed if you aren't careful. I love them, but I hate bathing them... all that hair! And they think they are supposed to drink all the water. You should see how bloated their silly tummies are after grooming.

Answer 10

I really think rotties get a bad rap. My old roommate had a female rott and she was the sweetest thing! I loved her soooo much! I expected her to be overbearing and growling all the time. Just the opposite.