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Originally Posted by soon to be mom We got this puppy from someone who had to get rid of her immediately. |
I strongly encourage you to contact
Rottie rescue in your area. They may be able to help you by taking your Rottie into their program. This is especially true if the dog in question is a puppy. My rescue group is not likely unique in having approved puppy homes, waiting for puppies to come into their program.
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Originally Posted by soon to be mom We didn't realize a Rott was all that diferent from any other breed, we figured if we trained her to the best of our best ability (with professional training), and socialized her we were all set. |
The AKC recognizes more than 150 different breeds of dog. Each of these breeds is different in any number of ways because they were bred for different jobs and purposes. The Rottweiler is a very old breed, originally bred to herd cattle and sheep as the Roman army marched around Europe. They did this by intelligence coupled with determination, force of character, and stubborness--by their attitude, not by their size.
The Rottweiler isn't an easy dog to own because of what they were bred to do. Rottie ownership takes sustained work and effort over most of the life of the dog. Many people--including myself--relish owning the breed and wouldn't have the breed any other way.
When people decide this breed isn't for them, they are to be commended. One less unhappy, disappointed owner, one less dog in a home not entirely suited to the dog.