we are looking to find a female pup.
Any tips and guides when buying a rott pup will be most grateful as we will be a first time Rottweiler owners.
Any suggestions regarding Rotts with young Children? we have 11 year old girl and 2 year old boy.
What price should we expect to pay for a female pup?
We want a family dog, who will grow up with our children in years to come.

Finally where can we buy a pup, say within next 2-4 weeks?

We live in Braintree, Essex.

Many thanks in advance and regards,

My E-mail address is : lee@hsayers.freeserve.co.uk
Lee Sayers

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I've just come to this messaging board but I wanted to tell you about our rott experience. We have had a rottie for 10 years. Daisy is dying of bone cancer and I expect will have to be put down within the next week or two. It was my wife who decided upon the rott breed when our second child was born (we have 4 now) because of some children's books called Good Dog Carl etc. about a rott and children. A We did a little research, and I'd suggest doing more, but in our case we got lucky and ended up with Daisy.

Our 4 children have grown up with Daisy and none of them can remember her not being part of our family. She ( and I'd recommend a girl) has been totally dependable. Never once has she been cross or unpredictable. She has been patient with our kids and any other children, and there have been a lot, that come into the yard to play. Daisy has never shown anger toward any other animal either including our nuisance cat. Lately we have been looking at other breeds but it is unanimous that none compare to rott. You get a good rott and you'll never want another kind of dog.

Sure there are some social issues with some people that see her for the first time but given a chance she wins everyone over.

Good luck.

Richard
ON, Canada

Hi Guest,
I have had two Rotties in the last 20 years, both have grown with my children. I never had any trouble with them with my girls or with other animals, we have had our problems with peoples perception of the breed, I owned rotties at a time when the breed was going through some bad press. I would advise you to do some research in to the breed, when looking make sure the relevant medical tests have been carried out, request to see proof of these test, when I say tests I do not mean when a breeder says "Oh my Vet says she is in good condition for breeding" because a vet can not know that from giving the dog a basic examination.
Get in contact with Rotti clubs and find out what the breed standards are and they will be able to advise you of the tests that are required. I strongly recommend you do your research and make sure the breeder you use produces dogs to the breed standards and that you see the mother of the pups and find out about her temperment. Also I would advise you to only buy a puppy from a KC reg litters.

Diasy98, I am sorry to here about Diasy and I hope you can look back on your time with her with fondness, I to lost my bitch Cleo to cancer, she was aged 11 years.
Best of luck with your search guest and please registered, as we would love to give you more advice along the way.
Best Wishes
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Hi Guest, I am a proud owner of a 3 mth old Rott. His name is John Wayne and is about to graduate from Puppy Preschool this week. I have learned so much as well as he has and strongly encourage anyone to do this for their pets.
I would suggest you inspect the pup for any defects such as umbilical hernia. This is where the belly button did not close up normally. It in a male is something that can be taken care of during neutering. Also inspect the feet. Make sure all feet or paws are up like supposed to be. My Rott John Wayne's were not and I did not realize this at first. One vet has suggested brisk walks for 30 mins each day which I am doing. Also I have an appointment in the a.m. with an orthopedic vet for his opinion. The 1st vet said the daily walks on non slippery surfaces should help strengthen this problem he has without surgery. Again I want a 2nd opinon so that is the only reason for the visit with the orthopedic vet tomorrow.
I am discovering he is a very wonderful animal and he is graduating from Puppy Preschool this week. He as well as myself have learned so much. I strongly suggest this for any breed.. Thank you and good luck.