Hello all
I'm looking for a new canine companion and, like many, have had to put my plans on hold due to Covid and greeders masquerading as breeders. I've taken this time as an opportunity to look at different breeds and rethink what I want and what I can offer.
I've always loved Rottweilers and would be a good fit for the breed but I'm concerned about the prevalence of cancer within the breed. Any Rottie breeders able to offer advice about this?

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2016/february/2014-pedigree-breed-health-survey-reports-released/

If you follow the links for the 2014, and 2004 surveys for your breed, you may get an idea of prevalence.

The only thing I would say is the methodoligy of the survey was different.

In 2004 the KC asked the breed clubs to mail their members, and other interested parties were invited to submit surveys.

In 2014 they did ommited the first step.

Taking my own breed I felt that submissions first time were more representative, as havingbreceived a form most people completed it.

I feel that the second method, as wit complaints, reviews tends to skew responses to those who have had issues, so it migh appear that.Health had deteriorated.

A bit like vets mistly seeing sick animals.

fletch: > I'm looking for a new canine companion and, like many, have had to put my plans on hold due to Covid and greeders masquerading as breeders.
I am not a Breeder of Rotties but I am a Breeder of a breed known to have cancerous traits.

What is it about Rotties that attract you to them?

> what I want and what I can offer.

With reputable breeders it will be more about discussing what they want for their Puppies rather than 'any enquirer being acceptable.

Other than the prevalence of cancer, the breed may be subject to other genetic conditions - maybe a little bit of research into
health testing will narrow down your choice of reputable breeders rather than greeders.

Many Breeders you term as Greeders are the ones placing their Puppies at a price where there is no room for profit making by reselling.

Good Luck with your search.

Hopefully some of the rottie breeders who are members here will beale to give u  information. 
If u havnt done so have a look at the breed club website regarding health issues including cancer. I would also suggest u speak to them as well
Other than cancers which quite rightly concern you there are health problems that should be taken into  consideration when eventually talking to breeders .
Some of these must be tested for before breeding .same as any breed. 
I agree that your first step with any breed you are looking at is  to decide if the breed is right for you and your lifestyle . You are right to spend your time doing research as now is not the best time to find a puppy .

Not many breed clubs now have websites but those which do which the The Rottweiler Club and also South Western Rottweiler Club have information on cancer in the breed.
I will say last year more DNA tests were recommended and both clubs mentioned above have yet to update on these.
You want to see both parents to be health tested
Hip and Elbow scored
JLPP tested
These 3 should not be negotiable
Ideally you also want to see
BVA eye tested
Heart Tested
LEMP, NAD and DM tested too

I have a pal who spends a lot of time rescuing Rotties - she doesn't come on here so I can't ask her to put her two-bits worth in but rest assured, bone cancer is all too often seen in the breed.   I don't know about the hereditary involvement but since it's there in humans, I'd imagine it's there in the Rottweiler.

Here is a link - there are others if you search

https://www.ufaw.org.uk/dogs/rottweiler-osteosarcoma

I think you'll do best to find an experienced and honest Rottie breeder, and have a talk about this.

Thanks to those who have replied with links and ideas about where to find more information x

There was a massive research project going on for many years at Notts Uni, not sure if it still is. They can say early neutering increases in the risk of bone cancer, as in before 2yrs old.

I've read lots about neutering and cancer in general, it seems pretty clear cut for males, less so for females, regardless of breed. I've always neutered bitches after they've had a season or two, however  I didn't neuter my male until advised due to prostate problems (previous dogs were GSD and Stafford's)