SO, YOU WANT TO BUY A ROTTWEILER... 
WISE CHOICE?
If you are preparing to breed Rottweilers, please remember, they are NOT a breed for everyone.

Click HERE to view the Colonial Rottweiler Club's Recommendations for purchasing a Rottie:
LEARN BEFORE YOU BUY
Then, Please ask yourself and your potential new puppy buyers a few questions:

• Am I a self confident person? Rotties NEED guidance, and plenty of it. They are very intelligent, and will use that intelligence to their advantage in a heartbeat!
  

• Am I willing to get out of my dog what I put into him? Rotties require lots of time, energy, and effort.  They can be challenging at times!
  

• Have I done my homework? Rotties are a "popular breed" right now! It seems everyone you know has a friend/brother/uncle, who has a Rottie! And He's lookin' to breed his ROCKWYLDR! Read, Read, Read, then read some more.
  

• Have I read the BREED STANDARD? Do I know what a "Disqualifying Fault" is? The American Kennel Club (AKC) has an approved breed standard for every recognized breed, including Rottweilers. This standard provides a written description of how the ideal Rottie should look and act. All responsible breeders should strive to produce Rottweilers  that conform to this standard. Any Rottie that does NOT conform to this standard should NEVER be bred.  Furthermore, bitches do not benefit by having a litter for the sake of just having a litter. Spayed bitches are often healthier and live longer than do their unspayed sisters. Spaying eliminates uterine cancer and greatly reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Neutered dogs are less territorial, and generally make better pets, since their main goal in life is not "Making Babies". Neutering also eliminates testicular cancer, and lowers the rate of prostate cancer.
  Additionally, there are tons of great books and websites available to those looking to purchase/acquire a Rottie. Ask your breeder to point you in the right direction. 

• Have I found a breeder I can TRUST? Reputable breeders care deeply about what they do. They do not breed litters for the purpose of supplementing their income. A true BREEDER researches pedigrees, (many can tell you who the great great great grandfather is on the litter he bred in 1990 more quickly than he can tell you who his wife's brother is!) A true breeder will also feel comfortable enough with his stock to warrantee his pups, because he has genetically tested his own dogs, and has chosen breeding partners for his dogs with the same number of healthy attributes that his own dogs have. A true breeder will offer you these promises IN WRITING. These are called CONTRACTS. If a breeder belongs to a Code of Ethics, Breed Specific Club, like the Colonial Rottweiler Club or the National Capital Rottweiler Club, he is bound by signing that Code to sell his pups by contract only, and to follow the rules governing breeding established by the Club. The Code of Ethics or Code of Conduct is printed on the membership applications of the various clubs.

Rottweilers are subject to some genetic problems which can be passed on to any puppies they produce. Such defects include; hip and elbow dysplasia (a malformation of the joint which can be crippling), several eye problems, bleeding disorders, heart defects, and cancer. Poor temperament is the most serious genetic fault passed on from parent to puppy. There is never an excuse to breed a Rottweiler of poor temperament. Rotties used for breeding should be certified free of all of these hereditary problems, by the individual Veterinarians/organizations capable of doing so, such as the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA). If a dog is "OFA certified" he/she will have a certificate that proves it. See our LINKS page to get the web addresses of some of these organizations.

Make sure you put your "Working dog" to work! His versatility is demonstrated in his ability to track, be an avid obedience and agility competitor, therapy dog, herding dog, police canine, and carter!