I'm very sorry to read about this. In a way I see where you are coming from. When I went to look for a new dog I walked in only to find the most beautiful, perfect little guy that stole my heart. The people at the SPCA here said that he had a bad temperament, but he was only 3 months old!!! I luckily got him out of there in time because euthanasia was the next step for him. He's now the most caring, loving guy I know. He's a huge teddy bear. I wish people could see past all of the bad things people say about rotts. It really is all in how you raise them. Once again, I'm sorry for your loss.