| rottweilers and kids
There is one nagging concern I have in regards to getting a rottweiler. After hearing about some incidences of rottweilers attacking children, I am wondering if it is safe to have a rott if you have kids. I don't have kids now, and I will get a dog before I do, but I don't want to put either the dog or my future family in a bad situation. Is it possible to introduce a child into a family after you've had a rott for a few years? I know that ALL dogs should be supervised with kids around, esp. the young ones who don't understand that "riding" a dog or teasing one is bad. Believe me, there is nothing more aggravating than watching children torment an animal. All I am wondering is if anyone here had their rott(s) before kids came into the picture, and how they handled it. I love rottweilers and I want to make an educated decision which will benefit everyone involved in my life, dog included. I confess, some of these media reports that I hear about kids being mauled by dogs scare me, and I have been told by many that my choice of breed is "unwise" because "rotties are unpredicable" I know that rotts are only sound when they are socialized properly, bred properly and trained properly. It is too bad that the dogs which are poorly raised become the spokesdogs for the breed. In any case, your feedback is highly appreciated.
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Sarah Ferguson-Lee  |