Any Rottweiler owners?

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tdouglass

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I will be purchasing a dog in June/Early July of next year, probably a puppy, maybe a young adult, and so far I have really been considering a rottie. I wanted to get researching early, so I know exactly what I am getting into.

I have grown up with dogs, we always had 2 dogs growing up, and my mom used to be a professional dog trainer, so I do know quite a bit about what it takes to have a dog. I've been living on my own for 3 years, and going into my senior year of college, I want a dog again.

I am very interested in them because of their loyalty, and their protectiveness. Has anyone on here had/have a rottweiler, and can you give me your experiences with them?

Thanks!
 
I've had a couple, they are like you say loyal and protective, very good instincts about bad guys and learn quick. They are also big. They may ignore you if you want them to come and they have something else on their mind
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I liked both of them and if I had a little more property I wouldn't hesitate to get another rott. Make sure to hold onto it if you get into a real yelling match with someone. Both of mine were males.
 
I owned one years ago. We had a small goat, for whatever reason, and one day it ran around the barn and the dog brutally attacked it. I beat him off of it and didn't have any more problems UNTIL the goat ran again. I got rid of the dog because I was scared he might attack a kid if they ran by.
 
Originally Posted By: SHamptonI owned one years ago. We had a small goat, for whatever reason, and one day it ran around the barn and the dog brutally attacked it. I beat him off of it and didn't have any more problems UNTIL the goat ran again. I got rid of the dog because I was scared he might attack a kid if they ran by.

Just curious, did you have the dog since it was a puppy? What type of socialization did it have?
 
I've had a couple of Rottie females years ago. They are very intelligent dogs but very head strong and many lines have dysplasia and temperment problems.

I'd only own another if it was from imported German lines.
 
I have had one, and my brother-in-law has had lots of them. Great dogs, raise them right, and dont give them an inch when it comes to their training, especially with aggression, handling, and obedience.

This is not the dog to get if you are gone alot. They need attention.

Great with kids, he11 on intruders.
One problem i saw was my bro-in-law could not even think about spainking, or even yelling too loud at his kids without locking the dog in the bedroom first! lol.
 
Well I have no problems with not giving the dog an inch in training. My sisters dog was a golden retriever, but he was a HUGE golden, and VERY bullheaded. Sometimes I would have to physically LAY on him to get him to lay down.

I'm not gone to much, maybe half a day here and there for school, but never a full day. I'm always home at least 6 or so hours before I go to bed.
 
TDouglas we got him at 6 weeks. I am by no means a dog trainer. The dog had good discipline and had never given me any problems, he was around the goat everyday and never bothered it until it ran by him. It seemed like he tasted blood it was all over.
 
If you want a good dog that will protect you and your property AND make a hunting dog, get a good Mountain Cur!

I had a female Rott when I was a kid and I wouldn't have trusted her around ANYTHING! She bit the mailman and that was the end of her.


If you're looking for a hunting dog, just about any of the cur breeds or a hound/cur cross or a pit/cur or pit/hound cross would be a better choice, in my opinion.


Happy hunting.
 
what is your intent...
is he/she gonna be your buddy?
protection work?
they are out of herding breeds but dont know of anyone using them for that.
i had one for a short period he was really good at leaving giant piles in the yard.lol
 
Originally Posted By: emeraldterriers1what is your intent...
is he/she gonna be your buddy?
protection work?
they are out of herding breeds but dont know of anyone using them for that.
i had one for a short period he was really good at leaving giant piles in the yard.lol


Buddy mostly. Company on my daily trips to the store, park, beach, woods, etc. I'm out and about a lot, and rarely is it doing something that wouldn't allow me to bring him/her.

Hunting pal also. Not to use as a traditional hunting dog, again, mostly just as company
 
how about a good old "hienz 57" one from a shelter...might be pleasantly suprised what you might get.
a farmer thats lives a few miles from me was in the market for a "farm dog" i found him a male lab/sheperd pup... that was about 10+ years ago. the dog works cattle, truck dog,fishing dog,bird dog, coyote chasin dog, protector of the homestead, ect... get the pic? he was a freebie at 8weeks old and probably couldn't buy the fleabag for any price from that guy.guess what im tryin to say is good ones (and bad) come in all shapes and sizes. good luck with your venture.
 
Originally Posted By: tdouglassOriginally Posted By: emeraldterriers1what is your intent...
is he/she gonna be your buddy?
protection work?
they are out of herding breeds but dont know of anyone using them for that.
i had one for a short period he was really good at leaving giant piles in the yard.lol


Buddy mostly. Company on my daily trips to the store, park, beach, woods, etc. I'm out and about a lot, and rarely is it doing something that wouldn't allow me to bring him/her.

Hunting pal also. Not to use as a traditional hunting dog, again, mostly just as company


For a companion dog, I would think a Rott to be more a potential headache than an asset. Before spending big bucks on ANY 'breed', I'd take a trip to the local shelter & see if a young dog doesn't catch your eye. From what you describe, you want a smaller, more manageable & althetic type dog than a Rott...
 
An old hunting buddy of mine (RIP) raised, trained and showed Rotts big-time. Of course, different bloodlines can have different personalities, but potential Rott buyers should exercise extreme caution. Yes, a Rott can make a really sweet, cute, playful, affectionate pet... WITH ITS OWNER. A stranger can step into the front yard and be torn to pieces by that same sweet, cute, playful, affectionate pet, while the owner whines, "oh, but he's such a sweet doggie, he plays with our toddler!" This applies to Pits, too. Don't be misled by claims of a Rott being "sweet and affectionate." Just a heads-up.
 
The dog would NEVER be outside on its own, I learned that lesson with our last dog, who we had to put down for a similar situation that some of you are describing.
 
Get a mountain cur if you want a companion and a dog with protection assets. Every Rottweiler I have been around has been a pain in the butt in one way or another mostly on aggression issues.
 
my mother in law had two of them, great dogs if they knew who you were, not so great if they didnt.

I never had a problem other than the big one thought it was a lap dog and if you tried to get out of the way it would growl a bit, it was safer just to be a pillow.

Not to talk you out of it, but just a heads up, make sure you check any home owners/renters insurance policy, or if you are renting the lease agreement.

lots of places nowadays have policies against certain breeds like rotts, pits and shepards. some even include crosses, so be aware.

good luck
 
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