Breeder with a reputation???

[vitochka]

Anywere i read or anyone i ask everyone says that i need to get my puppy form a reputible breeder... How can i find someone witha good reputation if i dont even know anyone who owns rottweilers? And even if i find breeders (which i have) how do i know how good they are???? I am totally confused with that and i need help.....

[stephk]

Vita,

My suggestion is to meet the breeders and see how they take care of things. Talk to them and see how much they really care about the breed. Go to their place and see how it's kept. Ask them how many times they breed. The breeder I'm getting Niko from has a litter go last October and prior to that was 2 years between litters. He has the one going friday with no plans to breed for about a year. Meet the dogs they have there. I felt so comfortable around our breeders dogs it was great! You should also get "The complete Idiots guide to rottweilers" because there is some info. in there about breeders. Plus, it's a really good and informative book.

We called the American Rottweiler Club and they gave us a few names to call and then we got more names and called more people. Finally, ended up with the wonderful breeder that we are getting our pup from. There was a lot of research but it payed out in the end!

P.S. In our searches we also came accross a backyard breeder. It was an awful experience, if you come accross this just leave. You will be able to tell. His dogs were kept outside in kennels, he told us they were house dogs but you couldn't get withing 10 feet of the kennel without them going crazy. The said it was an "accidental" breeding. We didn't believe that for a second. He did it for the money. I felt awful because the pups were really cute but the parents were so ferocious we wanted nothing to do with it. I had experience that with my first rott. I was very young and nieve and did not research, got a horrible rottie because of a bad line. Thankfully, my ex-boyfriend kept her and she lived in the country for a few years until she got out of the backyard and held up a school bus and wouldn't let the children off. She had to be put to sleep. She was given love and was a house dog but I believe it really is the history that counts.

Sorry for rambling.

[This message has been edited by stephk (edited March 21, 2000).]

[frontierrots]

Breeders should be able to give you references from people who have bought dogs from them in the past as well as references from at least 1 veterinarian

IF possible gosee the place and the dogs. Ask how often the dogs are bred, how many litters a year they produce, what certifications the dogs have etc

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Diane
Frontier Rottweilers & Shiba Inu and
Volunteer with NorthEast Rottweiler Rescue & Referral http://www.rottrescue.org

[AngelBunny]

vitochka:

If you're interested in a pet, have you thought about working thru rescue?

[WillowWin's]

I agree with Diane ask how many times they have bred the bitch and to me if more then once every few years then they bred way to much.Also check the titles ask them what led to the breeding see if they know what they are talking about.Make sure both parents pass OFA and see what type of warrenty they are offering.
And if they say its a show puppy ask them to guarantee it in writting.
Also see if they had the pup critque from aother person.

Kevin & Christy
Willow-Wins Rottweilers

[stephanator]

vitochka, I know what you mean. In my recent search for a breeder I had a very hard time. I knew what I was supposed to do, but had no idea how to go about doing it, and when I thought I had found a reputable breeder I heard otherwise from may people. It was very confusing! Luckily we got in touch with some people in rescue and have decided to go that route. Now there is no question in my mind that I'm doing the right thing.
I guess that doesn't help you much just wanted to share my experience.
Steph

[vitochka]

I hope i could do the right thing. thanks guys