Puppy Rottweiler

rachiee

I have a 7 year old rotty who is lovley.

https://www.champdogs.co.uk you may find it useful for breeders x

mrcol1000

Hughesy84 wrote: »

Anyone got a Rotty?

Iv seen an advert in the local shop - just £100 for an 8 week old male......really considering it!!

Anyone know of any common ailments they have or anything?

The girl selling....is due to the fact she has a little lad and the pup is being abit nippy (as per any puppy)

I would buy a dog from an advert in the local shop. There are far better ways. If the dog is trained properly and has the right owners these are really lovely dogs. The bigger the rotty the more friendly and loveable they are in my opnion. They also always seemed to be owned by woman that about half the size of the dog for some reason or maybe thats just where i live.
But yeah get the dog but just don't get it from an advert in the shop because your asking for trouble. I am sure you could find a rescue one looking for a home if you look around.

Kim-DogsBlog

I have a Rottweiler myself and she's a lovely dog. Has an unfortunate habit of retrieving shoes for visitors - picked the retrieving up from my Lab, just now actual dog toys. Always shoes.

Anyway aside from that, foreign correspondent offers some great advice and points as to thinks should consider and for the future ahead as a responsible dog owner whether now or at some point ahead

Hughesy84

Fire_Fox wrote: »

What will you do if the pup remains a bit nippy into adulthood, despite your best efforts at training, and then you decide to start a family? Also why isn't the lady returning the pup to the breeder, any good breeder will insist on this?

If its nippy, il train it - no problemo. My Uncle's a dog trainer for the RAF and iv got alot of experience of training dogs too. ANY dog can be trained, trust me

The lady bought the dog from a local newspaper - she just wants to get rid of it...and quick (personally I think she didnt think about it when she bought it...and someone may of said Rotty & Kid, are you mad etc...)

I can afford insurance, food, injections, chipping etc - all thought about, but thanks guys for the tips.

What sort of exercise do they need during early age, and then later?

Its more the 'hidden' illness or anything that worries me more than anything to be honest, dont want a runt that has problems....

Once again thanks Peeps

Kim-DogsBlog

My Rottie has turned out to be a small 'un. Her litter mates at the time were all the same size, aside from one greedy, big chunky boy (I saw him lying in the food bowl numerous times so know why he was).

However, she hasn't really grown an awful lot. She still has her puppy features and is 3 1/2 years old now. I've been told because she is smaller, she may be a bit healthier, but who knows.

In the early stages with Mia, we were told to keep exercise, stairs etc to a minimum for her joints and build up slowly, I expect this is the same with most pups though from a growing/joint perspective (she's my 1st pup, all other dogs have been a bit older).

supersaver66

when they are pups you have to limit the amount of exercise but an adult rottie would ideally have an offlead run in the morning and again in the afternoon. My girl has so much energy, I try to take her out as often as I can. I think when they are so young its not just the exercise they need but socialisation, with people & dogs etc ... but by the sounds of it you know that already!

AF2791982

Thats a great price! I wanted to get a puppy but I was being quoted £600! Make sure you get a professional opinion on the parents - you don't want to end up with a mongrel and at that price - you might just do so!

lostinrates

AF2791982 wrote: »

Thats a great price! I wanted to get a puppy but I was being quoted £600! Make sure you get a professional opinion on the parents - you don't want to end up with a mongrel and at that price - you might just do so!

even the £200 price the first owner paid for it worries me.

As does the whole scenario. I feel very bad for the pup, I love rotties, but I'm afraid I wouldn't take it in, rather I'd direct the first owner to a suitble rescue. I don't know if there is a breed club rescue but its the sort of thing that must have good breeders toes' curling.

thesim

hip/elbow dysplacia, and also heart problems

Frugalista

lostinrates wrote: »

I don't know if there is a breed club rescue

Rottweiler Welfare Association
Please take note of any specified times to call that may be included as part of the details.
National Club
[EMAIL="rottwelfare25@tiscali.co.uk"]rottwelfare25@tiscali.co.uk[/EMAIL]
01782 395558

Rottweiler Welfare Rescue
Please take note of any specified times to call that may be included as part of the details.
Mrs A Fearn
National Club
[EMAIL="rwa@rottweilerwelfare.co.uk"]rwa@rottweilerwelfare.co.uk[/EMAIL]
01732 841082