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Rachael H
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XP: Rottweilers
Hey Ladies,
Its been awhile, but I hope everyone is well.
Anyone have experience with rotties? I have an appointment to see one on Friday, but am a bit apprehensive because of some things I've read. Any information is appreciated. I remember someone on this board having a siggy of a rottie, I thought it was Cala but I was wrong.,.maybe someone else recalls.
Sadly, Gia was put to rest almost 2 weeks ago 
Thanks!
Re: XP: Rottweilers
I just wanted to say that I am sorry about Gia again. So sad to lose a loved one.
I was so sorry to hear of Gia too. I hope you're holding up well.
My only experience with Rotties - my bff's sister has one. I have never come close to him b/c they have to put him away whenever guests come over. He's so good with the kids and the babies. He's never snapped or made the mom/dad think he was going to do something bad to the kids. My nephew's (3 and 7mo) love being around him and play with him all the time.
After having a doberman, I will never get a big dog ever again.
Sorry to hear about Gia. The only experience I have is through my supervisor. Last weekend her neighbor's fence was open, and their two Rottweilers went into her yard and attacked her dog. From what it sounds like it was pretty bad, he had to have a few emergency surgeries and they still don't know if he'll make it.
Not saying in anyway that all Rottweilers are like this, a good up bringing can help.
I'm so sorry to hear about Gia.
My step-sister and husband have 2 rotties, one is a rather large male, and have had no problems. They are both actually very friendly....even around our neice (she'll be 4 in may) that's all I really can say...I don't know much about the breed other than that experience...but will say, that personality has a lot to do with a dog's demeanor regardless of breed (altho breed has a lot to do with it)...so I would try to pick up on that if possible. Good luck!
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So sorry again
My aunt used to have one and he was the sweetest dog ever! He would just gives tons and tons of kisses.
They had a son and he would literally ride him like a horse haha
Is it a baby?
It's all about how they're brought up
I'm sorry to hear about Gia
As for rotties, they're like any other breed. You'll have nice ones, snobby ones and agressive ones. I have a few friends that have rotties, and they're extremely sweet and well trained. You have to show dominence with them, or they tend to run amok. For the most part, they're just 200lb puppies that don't realize that they're as big as they are! I've always found them to be very calm and loving, but dogs seem to have a thing for me. They know I'm a cat person and I'm convinced they're trying to convert me!
Just keep in mind that they'll need to be trained, and that they need room to exercise or run around. If you've never had a big dog, a rottie may be a big step. They're small as puppies, but as they grow bigger, they also grow stronger. See if you can find anyone with a well-tempered adult dog that you can take for a walk.. see if you can handle the size and manner of one.
Sorry abut Gia!
I've never personally owned a Rottie, but my roommate had one along with her 2 Great Danes (good thing I like big dogs). When Rotties are good they are great amazing family dogs, and when they are bad, they are a nightmare.Rotties are one of those breeds that can absolutely be great with your children but they might not do well with other people and children.
How old is this dog you are going to look at? I'm very big into personality testing puppies. I can send you the link on puppy personality test if you want. My parents use to breed dogs when I was a kids and it was something we did all the time. We had originally had Raven's sister (Weim/Lab mix) picked out in the litter at just a few weeks old. However when I did the puppy temperament test on her at 5 week she growled and should strong dominance tendencies. It was something I could handle but I wasn't sure my husband could. So we choose Raven instead. Anyhow last year Raven's sister bit a child and was put to sleep. :-(
At the same time that we go Raven H's cousin got a Rottie puppy. I temperament tested that puppy and told them to be careful b/c they had an aggressive dog on their hands and left untrained could be a nightmare. Less then a year later they gave the dog to someone couldn't trust him around their newborn. I saw last night on FB that the new owner (H's other cousin) is looking for a new non kid home for them dog b/c she is afraid the dog is an accident waiting to happen.
The point of all my rambling is that its not necessarily the breed of the dog, but the temperament, training and handling of the dog that makes the difference.
I have had two Rotts in my life. The first was my sweet, sweet Anna. She was the best dog. So gentle. And loving. She was wonderful. The second, was Mr. B. He was super sweet with us and loved to be pet. However, he couldn't be around strangers. He thought that strangers were a threat to him or us and he didn't like that much. (We got him from the pound, and I think he was abused.) Anyway, if you can find the right Rottweiler, I think they can be great dogs.
This might help: http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogprofile.do?id=2490
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. So sad.
A work friend and his wife have the most beautiful dog I've ever met (minus my own)... he's a huge rottweiler, but is beautiful inside and out. He's fabulously mannered. So polite that even my timid/mild English Setter *** is cool w/ him (true to her breed, she's always pleasant, but she can get nervous around overly large dogs and is fine w/ this rottie). Fine w/ strangers, kids, and travel. We've stayed at some of the same dog-friendly hotels they've recommended and their rottie's a legend ("oh, such a beautiful dog.").
That said, they're a kidless couple and typically one is at home (they work opposite hours). The dog is beyond cared for. It's not to say they're overly indulgent, they have rules for him, but they definitely, definitely put lots of time into his training, grooming and upkeep.
My bottomline, if you have the time and commitment, I know rotties can be great. However, without the training, attention, exercise, etc, I think they get bored and can be destructive/hard to handle/aggressive/etc.
I'm sorry to hear about your pup. We had to put our rott to sleep back in november due to cancer and it was one of the hardest things we've ever done.
I think you might be talking about me with the siggy pic. Zeus was a full blood rott. He's the only one we've owned but I can tell you that he was most definitely a lover. He sounded fierce when someone came to the door but that's all. It was kind of nice, it kept the solicitors away, hahaha! We don't have kids (yet) but he was around them when he was younger and he absolutely loved them - sticky faces and all that
Sometimes he would forget how big he was though and bump into things. I swear he thought he was a lap dog. He always wanted love and attention and was truely one of the smartest dogs. He figured out how to open the closet door where we stored the food. He never destroyed anything but loved to carry around our shoes when we were gone. We did have him trained when he was about 6 months old and I can not recommend it enough. I will never own another big dog and not have it trained. Super important!!!
Don't let the breed scare you away. Meet the dog, get to know him/her and then decide if it's a good fit for you. Big dogs are a lot of work but totally worth it. Good luck!
ladies, I just wanted to thank you all for your help, advice and condolences.
we got the puppy, he's actually not a full bred rottie I found out, and I met his mom who was around 50lbs and just a sweet and shy girl, hopefully he wont get TOO much larger, but even if he does, we are ready for it. Maxwell is 20 lbs, 2.5 months old, and very sweet. We just got him today and are already head over heels in love