Your New Rottweiler Puppy
By Sharon Davies

Once you have decided you want to add a Rottweiler puppy to your household then you need to find a healthy and happy Rottweiler puppy. For first-time owners either of a dog or just of a Rottweiler there are a few general tips that can help you find the right dog for your household.

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The first important tip is to choose the puppy out of the litter that approaches you or at the very least doesn’t shy away if you approach them. You never want to select a puppy that is fearful or aggressive. The puppy should be friendly and allow you to hold and handle them. Next you want to make sure you meet the parents of the puppy. You want to observe the behavior of the parents before you adopt any puppy, as they should be friendly and easy to touch and handle. If the parents manage to adjust well then there is a high chance that the puppy you adopt will do the same with proper training.

When you examine your Rottweiler puppy you want to pay special attention to the back legs. Since Rottweilers are large breed dogs they can have problems with their back hips that are very costly to fix. To reduce the risk of getting a dog with these problems you should avoid choosing a Rottweiler puppy that has grossly turned out hips and rather one that has hips facing forward. You will also want to make sure the puppy’s parents don’t have a history of hip disorders since some of these conditions can be hereditary.

Don’t go on face value alone, always consider how the breeder threats and trains their puppies. How the breeder raises the puppies will have a big impact on how your Rottweiler puppy turns out later on. It is important that you keep an open mind when looking for your Rottweiler puppy. Remember you may not be able to find the perfect animal but you will be able to find a loyal companion that will love you for years to come.

Never be afraid to ask questions when looking for a Rottweiler puppy, since asking questions is a very important part of finding the right puppy. Asking how many times the mother has had puppies is one of the most important questions to ask. As a general rule female Rottweiler’s should have no more than three litters in their lifetime in order to have the best breeding results. The mother also needs adequate time to recover before she is bred again after having a litter. If a female Rottweiler is over bred the puppies can have both health and behavioral problems.

It can be difficult to ask questions, but just keep in mind that a good breeder is eager to answer any questions you have and wants to be helpful. Often you won’t even have to ask some questions with the best breeders since they will give you all the general facts and let you assess the traits of the parents. Good breeders won’t push you because they will want to make sure you are raising your puppy right. So don’t be afraid to ask any questions, especially the important ones such as the health history of the parents.