[SABELLESMOM]

Otis, I'm curious. What was your purpose in beginning this post? To inform? To show us how opinionated -vs- knowlegable you are? To boost your ego? To start a debate? To be insulting? What? Forgive me, but you've written an extensive fairly rambling discourse, and I fail to find the point. Unfortunately, it gave me a headache.

I can agree people should research the breed seeking to attain a Rottweiler. I agree with the tired, but true addage that the "Rottweiler is not for everyone." Yes, dogs are needlessly euthanized every year.

...But what, specifically, did you intend with this post? Opening a debate, I can understand. But which debate? There are so many avenues you've opened.

The overall picture I'm getting is the German bred -vs- American bred. In which case, either can have excellent breedings... and very poor ones. It's also been discussed over and over. I have been to Germany, many times. I've seen some wonderful Rottie's! Yes, they have built in some suitable breedability tests available.

It does not necessarily follow that all American breedings are poor. There are many dedicated breeders who do it properly, here, as well. Without much consideration, you assume the USA is all about conformation. Not true. Many here believe in titles at both ends. Most of my friends do are active ONLY in the work venues.

Not everyone is a BYB in the states. And tho I have somewhat limited experience thru my travels, I have seen a few "scrubs." Yes, IN Germany! (Where I was born BTW)