mixed or purebred

[kanesmommy]

This will be my second rottweiler. My first one is half mastiff as well as rottweiler. The rottweiler rescue that is near me asked me if i would rather have a purebred or if she got a litter of mixed rotties would i take one. I told her either one was fine. I have never had a full blooded dog. I have had strong willed dogs all my life so i think i can handle a purebred. Would i be better able to compete wilth a purebred. It's from a rescue so i couldnt show it or anything anyway. I would like to do either agility oe flyball. I wish i could do that with my current dog but hes to lazy lol.

[roxter]

I think with time and training, not to mention patience you will see just how agile your rott can be. They are big strong animals and in my experience far from lazy. Enjoy and have fun love Sharon.

[AngelBunny]

Originally Posted by kanesmommy

Would i be better able to compete wilth a purebred. It's from a rescue so i couldnt show it or anything anyway. I would like to do either agility oe flyball.

Not true--you can compete with a rescue.

I compete with the Rottie we adopted from NERR&R. Both the AKC and the other big registry, the UKC, have programs to register purebred dogs of unknown breeding. The AKC's ILP and the UKC's LP let you show your dogs in the venues with the exception of breed.

The only caution I would pass on to you is that rescue groups typically don't x-ray hips and elbows. They simply don't have the funds. Yes, my rescue group will get to the bottom of why a dog in our program is limping, or appears ill or unwell, but we don't x-ray without cause.

I adopted the dog we did because of her drive and determination. I held my breath and crossed my fingers that she was sound. She is--I had her hips and elbows x-rayed. I was lucky. I know many dogs in our program who aren't sound and whose conformation isn't suitable for stressful activites such as agility and flyball.

If you have your heart set on the two sports you mentioned, keep in mind that soundness and suitable conformation aren't always found in rescue dogs.

[kanesmommy]

I work with my current rottie every day hes just hard headed lol. that must be the mastiff in him. he would rather sleep then anything. he has arthritis in his back legs. I am NOT going to buy a rottweiler from a breeder in my area alone there are at least a hundred rotties that need homes. It doesnt have to be those sports i just want it socialized and was told agility and flyball were great events to do. The rescue lady told me that i she has dogs about 6mnths old all the time. I was wondering if that might be a better idea.

[AngelBunny]

Originally Posted by kanesmommy

It doesnt have to be those sports i just want it socialized and was told agility and flyball were great events to do. The rescue lady told me that i she has dogs about 6mnths old all the time. I was wondering if that might be a better idea.

Moxie was 6 mo old when we adopted her. We were fostering her for local Rottie rescue. After she'd been in our home a week, I knew she wasn't leaving. Mox was everything I wanted in a dog.

Mox has met my expectations. She hasn't disappointed me. She's my obed and rally dog. I also draft and track with her. (The only disappointment is me--I took a couple of years off from working and showing her because of family, but that had nothing to do with her.)

If you want to go the rescue route, go for it! There's a couple of other people who've adopted dogs from NERR&R who also show and compete with their rescue dogs.

The only suggestion I have is to make clear your aspirations to the rescue people you talk to about your desire to possibly show and compete so that you're steered to a dog who appears sound and has drive.

If Mox's x-rays had shown her to be unsound, I wouldn't be jumping her--I'd be pursuing activities that are suitable for her. I took a gamble on her and I was lucky.

[kanesmommy]

thanks for the info i never knew i could show a rescue rottie. there is a obedience club up the road from me. they do canine good citizen i KNOW i'm going to be doing that. just to say she has her canine good citizen certificate.

[AngelBunny]

Originally Posted by kanesmommy

thanks for the info i never knew i could show a rescue rottie. there is a obedience club up the road from me. they do canine good citizen i KNOW i'm going to be doing that.

You can show any purebred rescue dog in performance events, once you have ILP or LP paperwork from the AKC and UK, respectively.

The obed club will be delighted to have you as a member.

Good for you for being interested in having your dog be a respectable canine citizen! The world always needs more well behaved Rotties--and owners who understand the importance of such!

Tip of the hat to you!

[lilabet]

You can also compete in several sports with a mixed breed dog. In agility, all venues except AKC allow mixed breeds to compete. There are USDAA, NADAC, CPE, and DOCNA- all agility venues. Mixed breeds can get a CGC certification. They can also compete in UKC obedience events if they are registered with AMBOR. Mixed breeds can also be registered therapy dogs.

[dogsbydoug]

Originally Posted by kanesmommy

Would i be better able to compete wilth a purebred. It's from a rescue so i couldnt show it or anything anyway. I would like to do either agility oe flyball.

We've got two rescues, one with an ILP and he's got his AKC CD title and we're working towards our Rally Novice title...you can compete with a mixed breed dog, but not in AKC events unless the mixed breed REALLY looks like a certain breed.

There are events out there for mixed breed dogs...you can 'google' search for them...