[spidey]

Grow a thick skin. You will encounter breed prejudice everywhere you go, and no matter what breed you own (and sometimes even within a breed, as regards varieties, breeders, bloodlines, show venues, what have you), in fact I see it on a regular basis even here on RDN (against other breeds). Let it roll off your back. It's not because you own a Rottie, it's because some people are ignorant and prejudicial and will find any excuse to make themselves feel good by hurting someone else, it's their problem, not yours. You can't control what they say, but you CAN control how you react to it. Make your dog the best breed ambassador you can, try to ignore the idiots and have fun.