What was your personal reason?

[German Vanegas]

It has been determined from different surveys that the number one reason for people to get a dog is companionship. Indeed that is the best reason of all. After that one reason, people were ask to tell the second most important reason. Dog owners cited a variety of personal reasons. For instance, besides companionship, I have my two dogs for security. Therefore, I would like to know OTHER than companionship, what motivated you to get a Rottweiler? Would you like to share it with us? - NOTE: Keep in mind that companionship is out of the question

[xenacleo]

Security, love of the breed

[Mojave's Mom]

After much research on many types of breeds, and after visiting dog shows and talking to breeders, I came to the conclusion that the Rottweiler is the most diverse of all dog breeds. I wanted a dog I could do almost anything with, since I'm a very active person, and my Rottie has been able to keep up with me no matter what I do. I wanted a smart, active, protective, and loving dog. That is exactly what I got.

[STYK]

I would have to say it was their look. I think that they are beautiful dogs and fit my lifestyle and personality best.

[German Vanegas]

OK, the question is: After companionship (a "given"), what motivated you to get a Rottweiler? As in, what was the second most important reason, rather than to enumerate the outstanding characteristics of the noble Rottweiler

Thanks! And keep replying please

[WorkinDogz]

Because I couldn't talk the Ex into getting a GSD for him to work!

He narrowed the field of breeds to another Rottie or another Am Staff....and since I'm NO TERRIER PERSON AT ALL....his choice was MUCH easier since I KNEW I'd be the one who was going to end up working the dog

[LisaS]

because he needed a home and I had a dog-shaped empty spot in my heart.
truly - now, if you ask why a dog at all -- beyond companionship- there is a satisfaction to training and working with an animal - establishing that relationship and watching it develop gives me great pleasure and satisfaction - they are still very much an animal, yet we can have common communication and work together.
I guess security/alarm also plays into it somewhat, but more a side benefit than an express reason.

[pride-and-joy]

My first experience with Rottweilers was about 5 years ago. We lived next to this lady (proverbial BYB'er), who had a breeding pair of the most grossly overweight, undersocialized, unhealthy, nasty Rotties around. She had to lock them in her bedroom, because they would even bite her children! Having that as my only example of the breed, I fell into the stereotypical opinion and wondered why anyone would have such a dog

After we lost our 11 year old Lab/Mastiff/Mutt mix 2 years ago to old age, I started reading and researching for our next canine family member.

The more I read about the Rottie's bad reputation, the more the light came on as to why and how they get that way. Ignorant humans!

I knew I wanted a big, robust, dog with endurance that would fit into our active lifestyle. I found the Rottie's beautiful, confident, noble, features simply stunning. I was also fascinated by claims of their extraordinary ability to be trained, challenged, and worked.

I decided I wanted to make a difference in the life of a Rottie but more importantly....in enhancing and helping the reputation of the breed. I promised myself that I would give 100% to training, socializing, and exposing him to life.

My boy is only 6 months old, but every day he proves to be an excellent ambassador for the breed. I am so proud of him! Whenever we are out, he meets and greets people and other dogs. Obedient, friendly, and confident....dispelling the stereotypical bad reputation. People say, "wow, is that Wottwier?" which gives me the opportunity to give a little friendly speel on responsible "Rottweiler" ownership

[JROD]

I adopted Domingo because his cool MACHISMO personality. When I first met him, he just came and sat by me and "chilled." What really did it for me was when me and mingo's foster dad took him for a walk, we passed by a house that had a barking dog behind a fence. Domingo passed by the dog, without any reaction. Then he stopped, turned around and looked at the dog like, "hey, you wanna piece of me? I'm right here ole man" and then kept walking. I felt so proud of him, walking around like he owned these streets! That's when I knew that this dog was for me. With a little work on channeling this 'tude of his properly through obedience training, he has turned out to be one of the greatest gifts in my life. He is just like me; yes, kind of pushy and aggressive, but always loyal and loving.

[Echowe]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by German Vanegas:
OK, the question is: After companionship (a "given"), what motivated you to get a Rottweiler? As in, what was the second most important reason, rather than to enumerate the outstanding characteristics of the noble Rottweiler

Thanks! And keep replying please </font>

Maybe this should be a two part question.
1, What is the second reason for getting a dog?
Answer, I need a good excuse to give my mom so I don't have to do overnight visits. Cats didn't do cause they are so independent and you can leave food out for them.
2, Why a Rottweiler?
You know that already.

[amano the indian flautist]

My sister had ten years ago 2 rotts one male one female,she got them because our father was a very aggressive person towards his children.They are smart as any chess player and look as handsome as I do.She was murdered by her boyfriend in 1992.And having a rott or two helps me feel close to my sister,cos I miss her lots after all thgese years.Plus all the other reasons i explained in other posts and plus because I'm scared of my father who spent mt entire young life attacking me with various heavy wood and metal implements.But besides that I love how smart rotts are

[Sosa'sMom]

this is the best ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I fell in love with this "Beautiful" breed long before I owned one. When I was in high school I was fortunate enough to house/dog sit for my Aunt and her boyfriends Rottie "Rocky".
Through the years we have owned a few Rottweilers, and I am always amazed by there there, intelligence, gentleness, and the ability to be a huge butthead all at the same time. It is a breed that has truly takes hard "work with huge reward" that is my favorite thing about the breed! I have never seen a dog be a loyal guardian angel over my children, and my home, as my Sosa.
Thanks so much for this question.

Lisa

[whitney greenway]

After companionship, we got one because I had wanted one for MANY years! The other was to deter any unwanted "FRIENDS" from dropping in. The kind that slink into your house!

[Hope]

I personally love the astounding authority and strength in character that the breed "standard" specimen exudes. You look into those eyes and you sense an intelligence that is almost unparalleled in the canine world, you can feel their confidence, their boldness, and this in turn, makes you feel safe inside. I am not talking about personal security, I am talking about an inner feeling of tranquility that stems from the knowledge that your rottweiler is such a complete package of intelligence and willingness to learn. It makes your feel proud to be part of such an astounding creature's life.

[SarasMom]

When I was growing up, we had Dobes. Of course they have had a fierce reputation for some time. Why did I get my first Rottie? Because I liked what I read about the breed, thought they were beautiful dogs, and thought it would be nice to have a dog that people wouldn't run from all the time. (That last one was a biggie.) This was back when Rotties weren't nearly as popular. Of course now, they have a bad reputation among many people, and now some even run from my therapy dog at times. But I am in love with the Rottweiler breed, and will most likely never have anything else.