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Old 03-28-2008, 11:22 AM
Shelby427 Shelby427 is offline
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Re: Rotti Advice before I buy/adopt

I concur with Gina. A puppy wouldn't do that great in your home as you work a lot. Puppies that are 8 weeks old have to go outside to eliminate every hour on the hour during the first few weeks, then taken out every couple of hours to be properly house-trained. An older dog would be a better fit.

Do NOT get two puppies at once. This is a misconception that they need a 'friend' it's difficult to own and properly train two puppies at one time. They tend to bond to each other and not to you, which is what you want. Get one dog first, then after the dog is reliably trained, then think about getting another one.

Also, be sure to enroll in OB classes for the first couple of years. Rotties are a working breed and need stuff to do to keep them stimulated and happy (and tired).

And totally not trying to be a jerk, but Rotties are not meant to be a massive breed, so please run from any "breeder" that tries to sell you a pup from a sire that is 140lbs. It's a common thing for new rottie people to think 'bigger is better' so they fall for the BS that BYBs hand out. Good luck!
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