What is the best thing to look for a good rottweiler pup?

DEAR LORD PLEASE HELP THE ROTTIES. AND HOLD THAT BUS TO THE SHELTER,THERE ARE NEW PASANGERS. I SUPPOSE YOU ARE BUYING YOUR PUP FROM A PET STORE TOO.

    What is the best thing to look for a good rottweiler pup?

    DEAR LORD PLEASE HELP THE ROTTIES. AND HOLD THAT BUS TO THE SHELTER,THERE ARE NEW PASANGERS. I SUPPOSE YOU ARE BUYING YOUR PUP FROM A PET STORE TOO....
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    • What is the best thing to look for a good rottweiler pup?

      What is the best thing to look for a good rottweiler pup? Dog Breed Discussions
      DEAR LORD PLEASE HELP THE ROTTIES. AND HOLD THAT BUS TO THE SHELTER,THERE ARE NEW PASANGERS. I SUPPOSE YOU ARE BUYING YOUR PUP FROM A PET STORE TOO.

      What is the best thing to look for a good rottweiler pup?

      What is the best thing to look for a good rottweiler pup? Dog Breed Discussions
    • There's more to breeding than just throwing a couple of dogs together and hoping for the best.Go and do some research on the breed before you do anything. This means more than opening a book on the breed. It means a couple of years of serious in-depth studying A good breeder knows their breed from the back of their hand. Topics to research would be the history, the uses, the anatomy, the standards, the assets and the flaws of the breed. Go to as many dog shows and seminars as you can. Talk to KC-affliated breeders. Then you can get your first pup. At the dog shows you go to, you should be trying to make contacts. Find a reputable and experienced breeders whose dogs have earned titles. When the next litter is due, you can get a pup that has show potential. The breeder should be able to make that choice, but with all the research you have done, you should have some idea yourself which pups have show potential and which don't.When your pup is old enough, enter him in shows - conformation, obedience, etc. When and only when he has earned a nice handful of titles, can you start looking for a potenital dam (female) for him. Hopefully you will have made many contacts and will have offers from the owners of suitable candidates, who will also have their own titles.At the age of two you can get all his health and genetic testing done at the vet. Only if he passes with flying colours is breeding a possibility. His dam should also have passed everything too. And remember, no dog should be bred until it is at least two years old (but under five).Only when you have done all the necessary researching, showing, testing and preparation can breeding actually take place.You should be half responsible financially for all pups produced. As the owner of the stud, you should, however, have pick of the litter. Remember, good breeding is not profitable. Testing, showing, vet fees all cost MONEY. You may meet your costs. Lots of breeders don't.If you're going to cut corners, you will be rightfully labelled as a back yard breeder ("BYB"). People like that are seriously looked down on.Honestly, if your heart is not in it, don't do it.

    • Dartass is right on the money.You don't know half enough to think of owning a Rottweiler if you have no clue how to find a reputable breeder.In order to breed a Rottweiler you need a papered dog from an ethical breeder who breeds for temperament, health and conformation. You enter your dog in shows and get some titles on him. Your breeder will mentor you. (though any breeder who would sell a show prospect to a complete novice would be rare).After your dog is titled and has turned 2yo you then have all the health tests done to make sure he is of breeding standard and will not pass on hereditary defects to his progeny.All this should take you at least 3 years. Then with the help of your mentor you learn how to study the lines of the dog. i.e. how to read a pedigree. Do not breed sub standard Rottweilers. There are too many backyard breeders ruining this beautiful breed and they're being killled in their thousands in pounds. Badly bred Rottweilers with poor temperaments are the ones who make the news. Then the whole breed takes the hit as do we owners who have well trained, trustworthy, obedient dogs.

    • 1st of you need to show your pup-and then learn HOW to breed responsibly. You don't just go out an buy a rottweiler pup to breed. 1st thing is the breeding dog must be a Champion in itself, plus champion parents and grandparents.Age between 2-4years-NO earlyFree of genetic defects. Plus make sure the pups on a breeding contract, not a pet contractA vet check is NOT enough to certify breeding quality.If you think your going to make money-think again. Breeding is NOT aprofit making businessCOSTS OF HAVING A LITTERAll of the tests listed are necessary for the health of the bitch and her litter and also to screen for possible genetic problems that could occure in future generations.Don't forget the male also needs to be tested for these conditions prior to breeding. Breeding isn't all its cracked up to be.. What do you want to breed?NORMAL EXPENSES BEFORE THE BREEDING Shots, Worming=$75Brucellosis Test (Doggy VD)=$25Hips x-rayed (for dysplasia)=$200Elbows x-rayed (for dysplasia)=$75 Thyroid Test=$50 ACVO/CERF (eye exam) $45 per/8 years=$360 DNA Test For PRA (eyes )=$250 AT TIME OF BREEDING Stud Fee=$500Boarding Expenses=$200AFTER THE BREEDING Good Quality Food=$90Whelping Box=$100Whelping supplies=$100AT BIRTH Vet check for Mom & Pups=$75Dew Claw Removal $10 per puppy=$100AS PUPPIES GROW Clean Up material/garbage bags=$256 week vet visit with shots=$250Newspaper Ad=$40Puppy Food=$90X-Pen for Puppies=$75Safe Toys=$50APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST=$2,730PROBLEMS OVER & ABOVE THE NORMAL COSTS C-section $1200Mastitis $ 300 Supplements if your bitchwon't nurse $ 150 Euthanasia for physicallydeformed puppies $ 50 Trouble if a puppy/puppiesdon't do well $200+++ PARVOand possible loss ofsome or all puppies $3000+++ Other associated difficultiestoo many and too varied to mentionbut they can and do happen $200+++++++ Approx expenses $7, 830These figures are based on a litter of 10 which is anaverage sized litter for a larger dog)(These figures only include dollars spent and not time spent)Make sure the pups aren't aggressive or too exuberant and show no fear. NOT breeding for guarding. but for show!So to avoid these pitfalls and choose a good breeder,look for one who at a minimum:1.Keeps dogs in the home as part of the family---not outsidein kennel runs2.Has dogs who appear happy and healthy, are excitedto meet new people, and don’t shy away from visitors3.Shows you where the dogs spend most of their time---in a clean, well maintained area4.Encourages you to spend time with the puppy’s parents---at a minimum, the pup’s mother---when you visit5.Only breeds one or two types of dogs and isknowledgeable about what are called “breed standards”(the desired characteristics of the breed, such as size,proportion, coat, color, and temperament)Has a strong relationship with a local veterinarian andshows you records of veterinary visits for the puppiesand explains the puppies’ medical history and whatvaccinations your new puppy will need6.Explains in detail the potential genetic problemsinherent in the breed (every breed has specific geneticpredispositions) and provides documentation---throughorganizations such as the Orthopedic Foundation forAnimals (OFA)---that the puppy’s parents and grandparentshave been tested to ensure that they are free of thesegenetic problems7.Offers guidance for caring for and training your puppy andis available for assistance after you take your puppy home8.Provides references from other families who havepurchased puppies9.Feeds high quality “premium” brand pet food10.Doesn’t always have puppies available but rather will keepa list of interested people for the next available litter.11.Is actively involved with local, state, and national clubs thatspecialize in the specific breed; good breeders may alsocompete the dogs in conformation trials (which judge howclosely dogs match their “breed standard”), obedience trials(which judge how well dogs perform specific sets oftasks on command), or tracking and agility trials.11.Encourages multiple visits and wants your entire familyto meet the puppy12.Provides you with a written contract and health guaranteeand allows plenty of time for you to read it thoroughly;the breeder should not require that you use a specific veterinarian

    • The larger puppy, blockiest head, wide chest, good neutral temperament, shortest muzzled pup. No color flaws, make sure theres no under-bite, and if a male check that both testicles are there. (i bought a boston terrier that only had one, he could never be bred)

    • make sure he's not the 1st to come up to see you (over dominate) and not the last (could be sick or have other issue's make sure he has no eye gunk (this could be a problem) and has all his shots and many pet owners over look the issue of Parvo it is deadly look it up before you take you new healthy puppy on it's 1st walk

    • you should have- registration papers with the AKC (or ANKC in australia)- that both parents have hip scores, elbow scores and health tests done ... AND that the breeder shows you the scores- that he is raised and socialised well at the breeders - the pup should be friendly, not shy, not too overbearing and not frightened- that he is wormed, vaccinated and has had a health check from a good veterinarian to check for hip problems and heart problems- that the breeder has fed him on a good quality diet- you should be able to view the mother and she should be a healthy looking dog, friendly etcFriendlyness in the mother is essential for a well rounded pup. They learn a lot from their mother, if she is aggressive then you can have problems. This doesnt mean your rottweiler will never be protective, that is a separate thing, it just means your dog is well balanced and will be easier to train.

    • LMFAO.If you don't know to choose a breeder, and you don't know how to choose a pup, you are lightyears away from being able to valuably contribute to the breed throught breeding!!!Go to a kill shelter and see the dogs being PTS. Or you can volunteer with a rottweiler rescue. There are enough dogs dying each day and plenty of poor quality rottweilers being produced.ETA: Damnit Rebel, how did you get that so short and sweet.