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Originally posted by godfreyc:
<STRONG>Out of curiosity, I've owned rotties for 15 years now. The first experience I had with the breed or a form of it was with a GSD/Rottie cross. He was my dog but stayed with my parents when I joined the service and before I got my own place past away. We didn't own any other dog during the time we owned this one. Now for my point, doesn't it seem to some of you old timers that people jump into this thing to fast. The learning I did with Goose was invaluable, and taught me what I was really up against even when I had my first Rottie, I owned her for 2 years and let us both learn what to expect before I brought another dog into my home. Do you think unrealistic to bring in two puppies from a breed like the Rottweiler and think you will live happily ever after? I wish people would test the water before they jump in with both feet. What made me think of this was the post about the 2 puppies dumped right before the Houston floods because the owners couldn't handle them. It also is frustrating to warn people and then have them do it anyway, only to have them say later "you were right" because by then it's too late. Anyway just thought I'd open a can of worms today. </STRONG>

Well, I can only talk from my experience. I have a 9 month old male. For a while when I got him (10 weeks old) I fostered his brother. Let me say this, it was not twice the work...it was quadruple. I was very happy when we found a home for him!! For him and me both. You just don't give the puppies the proper amount of time and energy when you have two IMO.