Get yourself a copy Of the FCI Standard on the Rottweiler.
Inquirer about the Breeder, do some research on their backgrounds.
Is the breeder looking after their dogs (clean, safe kennels) ?
Is it a money thing or is the breeder concentrating on trying to improve the breed ?
Have they had their dogs temperment tested.If not why ?
Is the Rottweiler the breed for you ?
Honestly ask yourself these questions you may be surprised by the answers.
What do you know about the breed ?
Why have you decided on a Rottweiler ?
Have you any experience controlling a large , powerful dog ?
Have you any expierience owning and training a " guard " breed ?
Have you ever owned a dog before ?
Is everyone in your family happy about a Rottweiler joining the family ?
Do you intend to obedience train your puppy ?
Is your property fully fenced ?
Have you got an area for housing, out of the weather ?
Will you purchase a male or Female ?
Why
If purchasing a female , do you have a secure area for when she comes in season ?
If purchasing a male , do you realise they are larger, more powerful and harder to control than a female?
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???Questions to ask the breeder???
Why is the breeder having this litter ?
How long has the breeder been breeding Rottweilers?
Does the breeder belong to the breed club in his/her
state ?This shows a serious interest in their selected breed.
Does the breeder encourage prospective puppy buyers to visit and view their stock ? If not. WHY NOT?
What is the temperament like of the sire and dam/ Both should be stable animals.
Are both the sire and Dam X-rayed for Hip and elbow dysplasia and do they have satisfactory eye/mouth certificates ?If not. Why ? If they do, ask to see the paperwork .
Is the breeder aware that hip dysplasia is only detectable for evaluation by x-ray.
How old is Dam and Sire ? The dam should be no younger than 22months of age before breeding. The Sire Should be at least 18 months old.
Does the breeder offer a Guarantee in writing ? If so can you read it before purchasing the puppy ?
What does the Guarantee cover ?The guarantee should cover hereditary defects such as hip and elbow dysplasia,entropian, ectropian.
Does the puppy come with an information/ diet sheet, and vaccinations ?
Will the breeder be available to help you as the puppy Grows ?
At what age can you pick up the puppy up ? Eight weeks of age is the minimum age a puppy can leave their mates according to the N.S.W Canine Council.
How much will the puppy cost and is a deposit required ?
**These are some questions that you would be well advised to ask before purchasing any puppies.
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