[Ayoka]

Please also know that bite statistics are only based on REPORTED bites to authorities or those seen in a hospital. Many bites happen that go unreported and MANY people don't even know what a rottie looks like.

Please understand that any statistic has it's limitations. I would also wonder how many of these "biters" came from back yard breeders and homes where they didn't get the love, attention and respect they deserve.

If your friend knows what he is doing then he will only be breeding healthy (OFA tested) and temperamentally sound dogs and evaluate each puppy to ensure that it goes to the right home. If this is not the case, and you still want a rottie, there are plenty of breeders out there who do the showing, testing and evaluating which will ensure you less chances of heartache in the future.