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Originally Posted by augustus

Last year I purchased a "Show Quality" female Rottie from a breeder who has some of the best German bloodlines. What I need to know is are these bite problems hereditary?? I am afraid to get yet another pup. I did lots of research and thought I was getting one of the best bloodlines but apparently the breeder keeps the best pups.

FYI- the replacement pup was sickly when I got him and within the first month got Valley Fever, I believe due to his weakened immune system, and has to be on medication for goodness knows how long.

I know we can't give breeder names on here...and I think you're just a junior member, so I can't pm you - but I'd be VERY curious to know where you got your pups from. I do know of a breeder out your way - actually further out in the boonies :) - and although she has some dogs FROM decent dogs, she does absolutely nothing with the dogs she actually owns - leaves them outside in the awful AZ heat all day as none of them are housebroken - doesn't show because she "doesn't have time" - breeds without OFAs - and breeds some just for pet quality on purpose....and I have seen her dogs and did find bite problems with them and YES those problems are hereditary! I'm not sure if you even got your dogs in AZ...but if this was the person that you got them from...RUN!!!!!

If you've already been stung twice, I would strongly suggest looking elsewhere! Hopefully the pups that have gotten have been spayed/neutered and are turning out to be well loved family pets at least! When looking for your next show pup, I would strongly recommend going to a show and starting your search there. Best of luck!!! Are you going to the show in AZ on October 16th & 17th?