I wish the best for your husband's safe return. I'm a career military woman myself and that deployment stuff is close to home here too.
I know you have good intentions. I know it's exciting to think about puppies. I know you love your dogs. I bet
all your friends say they want one too.
But...please...stop and learn first. Read, ask questions, and hopefully you will see why so many people (including me) are going to tell you what you didn't expect to read.
Spay and neuter your beloved dogs and enjoy them for the pets they are.
There is so much more to it than putting two intact dogs together.
Casual irresponsible breeding is the main reason there are so many throw away Rottweilers in shelters, running stray, and euthanized every day. The lucky ones get adopted or pulled into a rescue program.
Have you ever wondered why people make such a big deal about hip displasia in large breeds? Where do you think that comes from? Answer: It is genetically passed. Have you had your dogs x-rayed and certified clear from that?
Ever wonder why so many Rottweilers look "watered down" or somewhat mixed? Small heads, long snouts, too tall, too short, flyaway ears, etc? Because they are bred by people who don't know (like the back of their hand) what the correct physique of a Rottweiler is.
Have your dogs ever been critiqued by a professional breed judge (in the show ring?) Will your dogs pass on the proper physical attributes to their puppies?
No...I don't breed. I work in rescue trying to make a dent in the endless supply of throwaways. I guess that explains my passion against breeding non-medically cleared and un-proven in the show ring dogs.
Please...before you get defensive and run off....Click on this link:
http://www.rottweiler.on.ca/faq.htm