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Originally Posted by lgslgs ...before you give breeding another thought, call all of the rottweiler rescues in your area and ask them how many dogs they have to rehome each year, and how many more calls they get that they don't have the manpower to handle. |
Last year my rescue group was contacted via the phone and email about 1,700 times.
400++ of those were from owners looking to surrender their dogs. An equal number were from ACOs about Rotties in their facilities.
We have about 15 active foster homes.
To the OP:
Definitely spay your female. She's too old. And, take some weight off your girl. She's way too fat.
(All have pictures:
Evaluating Your Dog's Weight Is Your Dog Fat? Body Condition System)
Despite your bo coming from good lines, he has a flat line libido. Neuter him.
Then put working titles on him. Go thru the exercise of putting health clearances on him. This'll give you an idea about two essential parts of what a responsible breeder does.