[JagerLiLi]

Thank you for all of your post!! Some harsh some not so harsh. I appreciate them all though... The breeding of this breed IS a HARSH reality as well as the conciquences of BYB... There is no arguing that point! This is what I'm saying, I would NEVER breed them without getting them cleared health wise. I know there are many clearances you must get to completely get the OK for breeding, this is not mandatory but it is for me. I'm not arguing this! I don't want to produce a genetically ill pet for anyone! If I have to wait until they are two years of age before breeding, then that's fine. So that means I will skip the second and even the third heat! Also, there is a local university vet here where I live and they are very good at what they do. You can leave your animal there to have the pups. I do want to start showing my male. I do all of the training myself but have yet been to a show. They do not come from a champion bloodline that I know of. In fact it was BYB's. They had a great set up and had great standard sized dogs. I do wish I knew about the health issues with the breed though! These are my 5th and 6th rottweilers... I am 23 years old and have not done much research on them until I got these two. I had a male die at 8months due to a heart attack. I thought this was due to a possible inbreed, but in fact prolly an irresponsible BYB. I was 13 years old and was super attached to the dog. I also had one we had to put to sleep due to cancer. This I wish on nobody! I dont know why it's a big deal that Im rasing two pups at the same time? They are extremely attached to me and my gf. They would rather be with us than each other and there is no doubt about that! If they are not to the "standard" I will not breed them together. My next Rott will be one from an approved breeder with health certs. Again I appreciate all post, and take none of them negatively! This is supposed to be why we post. To get all of the knowledgeable replys!! I have a year and a half to decide whether or not to breed my two. Thanks again!