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Originally Posted by dragontear2s

Hey everyone,
know that there is a show in my town in May, and I was thinking about starting my search for a breeder there.

You're right on track!! A local show is the perfect place to start! Be sure to buy a catalog (so you'll know the names of the dogs and owners your looking at) and take a chair with you so you'll be comfy for the judging! Sit ringside for the entire judging of the Rottweilers and make notes of what you like and don't like...then, after judging is finished, you can approach people with the dogs that you liked -- introduce yourself (make sure you tell the owner/breeder/handler that you are just beginning your search and that you're open to any suggestions they might have -- compliments about the dog on the end of their leash will also help you break the ice!) and go from there! Depending on the size of the show, you'll probably run into a couple folks that breed, some that just show their own dog(s), and some that are professional handlers...chatting with any of these that have a few moments will hopefully start you off in the right direction!

Best of luck and keep us posted on your search!