It is sad to see that it has gotten to that point where Pet Stores are using puppy mills to gain a profit. In the long run the breed suffers..for I remember living in Colorado and going to the local mall and always seeing at least one to two Rottweiler puppies for sale and the asking price was ridiculous for what they looked like conformation wise ect...But in America most americans are "impulsive buyers" we look to purchase what is in as opposed to doing the research and then it becomes a hot market for the puppy mills and BYOB's for they know when Christmas season comes around people will get their kid any type of dog they ask for without even knowing what they look like..and then think it is a good deal when going through the newspaper ad and you see Rottie pups for sale...
Will be huge! or
Pure Bred no papers, Dad is 150lbs and from there you can fill in the gaps...The novice buyer will say yes I can get me a rottweiler at a cheap price and it looks the part without realizing there could be genetic nerve problems, Hips, Elbows, Heart ect..And if these problems arise do you think the breeder they saw in the paper will refund their money or even give them the time or day
They are already starting the next litter..trying to profit on people's ignorance...That is why you need to do the leg work and research the internet, use these forums as guides...gather contact information...don't fall for the glitz and glamour of web pages...A true reputable breeder will admit their faults as well as explain to you that they are trying to better the breed and if that means they quiz you and you don't pass then I think by them turning down the easy money and sending you towards a different breed that fits your character is a testimony in itself. I would bet money that the majority of people that you see selling dogs that are already past 3months old in the classifieds had first purchased their dog or pup on an "impulse buy" and now they aren't willing to stick it out and do their part in socializing, training or even loving their responsibility. I will try to put the information out there as much as possible to friends as well as family and it isn't until they pass it on ect..will someone over hear what is good practice and what is not..basically it all boils down to you get what you pay for. If you go to a street corner and purchase a watch you will have to hope the watch is real...or does it work..will it continue to work ect..well the same goes for if you purchased that watch at a store there is most likely a receipt with the stores return policy ect...People need to start getting informed for I was once someone who did it backwards..meaning I got a puppy first then wanted to research her background and bought books, then eventually found this site some 6 yrs ago and was in awe...Very informative Site...!