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| Before you ever search for a Rottweiler puppy, please read, study, and correctly understand the breed’s standard. There are several written standards for the breed, depending on where you are located, and which organization you feel best conforms to the welfare of the breed. The following breed standards are the most common. · AKC - America; breed standard · ADRK - Germany; breed standard · UK – United Kingdom; breed standard · FCI - International; breed standard · CKC - Canada; breed standard · UKC – International, mostly America and Canada; breed standard · USRC - America, conforms to FCI; breed standard If there are any others, they may not be the best for our breed. Such as: The Continental K.C., which can be confused with the Canadian K.C., since they have the same initials, CKC. A kennel club dog registry should be well known and respected among the breed’s peers. If it’s not, then we should disregard such standards. When you’re picking out your puppy, especially for show purposes, try to pick from the breed standard as best as you can. An eight-week old puppy should be an identical replica of himself in conformation, as an adult, only smaller. Make sure to get as dark as eyes as possible, by taking it in direct sunlight. Look for irritation, puss, drainage, sunken, or swollen eyes. That is an indication something could be wrong. Also, make sure the dog can see. Dogs can be born blind. You should smell the ears for odors and look for any wax built up. A good indication the breeders don't take care of the puppies. They could have an ear infection or mites. Eyes and ears, as well as coat and skin, can be affected by allergies. Also, look for any parasites, like fleas, ticks, and worms. Watch out for any type of accidental breeding, if the coat is completely black and absent of markings, this could have been a mixed breeding with a black lab. A Rottweiler is always true to his markings. The same goes for any base color other than black. It’s a way for so-called breeders to fool you into buying a “Red Rottweiler”. Also, look for any white markings, especially on the chest, if you’re looking for a show-prospect dog. This is an old problem that still persists to this day in litters. Of course, if you’re just purchasing a companion, color and markings should never be an issue. We love them just the same! Furthermore, if the puppy you’re looking at has long puppy hair on top of the head and legs, this is a good sign that it will be a long coated dog. Puppies will have their fuzzy hair all over, except the head and legs. Don’t be fooled that it’s a new breed of dog and any longhaired specimen, should be altered, without being bred. You should also take into consideration a puppy with a correct full dentition scissors bite. Conforming to the standard, especially for show purposes, is essential in this breed. A slight “Off” bite shouldn’t be a problem with pets, except when it interferes with the ability to breath, eat, and live properly. For the best health of your dog, don’t get an already overweight puppy. It could have bone and joint problems down the road. Size, at this age, shouldn’t be important. However, balance and proportion is! There are many so-called breeders claiming to have Roman and Colossal Rottweilers. This is not a new or old breed. There is only one breed of Rottweiler written true to the correct standard. There are people that do deceive others just to sell dogs for a profit. Anyways, look at the puppies when they play together. If one is sitting a great deal or having trouble getting around, it could already have hip and elbow troubles. Maybe even a heart problem. You should pick a puppy that is full of its self, and not easily tired, one that has easy mobility. Most importantly is temperament, especially in this breed. If a puppy is to shy, or scared, it is a good indication the temperament is "Iffy". A puppy should be outgoing, happy, curious, licking you all over, and just full of its self. There are simple temperament tests you can do before picking out your puppy. However, the most important information when picking out your puppy is this: Let your reputable code-of-ethic breeder pick your puppy for you! If they’ve been in this breed a long time, regularly exhibit dogs in conformation and performance events, and belong to a Rottweiler club, they should know enough to help match you and your family, with your new companion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For further information regarding breeders, puppies, the Rottweiler breed, etc.; please visit: Articles |
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