Any Rottie owners in here?
Discussion
I currently have a 14 yo staffie, poor old boy has cancer with maybe a year or so left. Mrs Roy E6 and I have been talking about what to get when the time finally comes. I have always wanted a Rottie, didn't get one before as I was in a flat at the time. However we are now in a house with plenty of space.
So I am doing a bit of research into the breed to make sure it's suitable. I suppose what I want to know is what they are like to live with? What are they like with other dogs? I have read a couple of books and they say you should never let them off with other dogs, is this right? I can't see it. Surely with proper socialisation as a pup they will be no different to any other dog.
My staffie comes to work with me every day and sleeps in the van, (he loves it) however I am always going to the van for stuff,and keeping an eye on him to make sure he's ok. He gets a walk at lunchtime and let out whenever he needs it. Would this be acceptable for a Rottie?
I would be looking at getting a b
h as they are slightly smaller, she would need to get on with the other dogs in the family when they come to stay, currently English Setters, a Whipet and a mini dachshund.
Thanks in advance for any advice given, also if a Rottie is for me any recommends for breeders in the south east?
Cheers Roy
So I am doing a bit of research into the breed to make sure it's suitable. I suppose what I want to know is what they are like to live with? What are they like with other dogs? I have read a couple of books and they say you should never let them off with other dogs, is this right? I can't see it. Surely with proper socialisation as a pup they will be no different to any other dog.
My staffie comes to work with me every day and sleeps in the van, (he loves it) however I am always going to the van for stuff,and keeping an eye on him to make sure he's ok. He gets a walk at lunchtime and let out whenever he needs it. Would this be acceptable for a Rottie?
I would be looking at getting a b
h as they are slightly smaller, she would need to get on with the other dogs in the family when they come to stay, currently English Setters, a Whipet and a mini dachshund.Thanks in advance for any advice given, also if a Rottie is for me any recommends for breeders in the south east?
Cheers Roy
We got a rottie bh back in Febuary. She has just turned 8 months now. Overal she is a lovely, friendly dog. The last 2 weeks she has been trying to push the boundaries at times. She is completely fine with other dogs not had any problems with her and is very friendly with people. She loves kids too.
We got a bh for similar reasons as also read that they are 'cleverer' than the males. One of our friends has a fully grown bh. Kenzie is virtually the same height wise now but not as muscluar built yet. Interestingly loads of people said she was going to be big as she was a big pup but our vets said they slow growing around 7 months, which makes sense as she has slowed growing height wise now and is slowly bulking out.
h back in Febuary. She has just turned 8 months now. Overal she is a lovely, friendly dog. The last 2 weeks she has been trying to push the boundaries at times. She is completely fine with other dogs not had any problems with her and is very friendly with people. She loves kids too. We got a b
h for similar reasons as also read that they are 'cleverer' than the males. One of our friends has a fully grown bh. Kenzie is virtually the same height wise now but not as muscluar built yet. Interestingly loads of people said she was going to be big as she was a big pup but our vets said they slow growing around 7 months, which makes sense as she has slowed growing height wise now and is slowly bulking out. 
I got a rescued rottie male about 1 year old, bout 6 months ago. You could see he wasn't aggressive from the moment you went into his kennel, settled in brilliantly with our 3 labs (all bhes but spayed). He looks the part on his chain to deter unwanted night-time visitors but is great with guests. He's also been excellent with kids, not just our family. He absolutely loves going in the car with me, best balanced dog I've known while the car is moving, he would sleep in the car if he got the choice, so I think a van would be fine unless the weather gets hot. His faults are that he is fascinated with cats and smaller dogs, don't think he would go for them, but I would expect him to provoke a response. I suspect mixing a pup from an earlier age with more dogs would have helped him, but I can hardly fault the dog, especially as he was found wandering and unwanted. And today, he became a blood donor, sat perfectly while a big needle was put into his neck....very proud of him too.
hes but spayed). He looks the part on his chain to deter unwanted night-time visitors but is great with guests. He's also been excellent with kids, not just our family. He absolutely loves going in the car with me, best balanced dog I've known while the car is moving, he would sleep in the car if he got the choice, so I think a van would be fine unless the weather gets hot. His faults are that he is fascinated with cats and smaller dogs, don't think he would go for them, but I would expect him to provoke a response. I suspect mixing a pup from an earlier age with more dogs would have helped him, but I can hardly fault the dog, especially as he was found wandering and unwanted. And today, he became a blood donor, sat perfectly while a big needle was put into his neck....very proud of him too.We had Sam our male Rottie for 7 years before cancer took him from us. April 18th 17 years ago to be spot on and that shows how much he was loved.
Make sure you buy from a quality breeder who not only breeds for conformity but temperament. I never had Sam on a lead and he would not even look at another dog. To him they where beneath him and not to be bothered with.
Made me laugh at a posters comment that his dog was now pushing things...they all do. Be the boss and get the dog out to the pub with you to meet people.
Make sure you buy from a quality breeder who not only breeds for conformity but temperament. I never had Sam on a lead and he would not even look at another dog. To him they where beneath him and not to be bothered with.
Made me laugh at a posters comment that his dog was now pushing things...they all do. Be the boss and get the dog out to the pub with you to meet people.
I grew up with them around me. Lovely animals, very very loyal from memory.
We had a EBT, and a Patterdale at the same time, all got on absolutly fine, he thought he was a lapdog, which was sweet!!
Rottie before that was just made and chased me round the fireplace as a kid, so in general, I think great dogs. I will look at one in a few years when I have kids
We had a EBT, and a Patterdale at the same time, all got on absolutly fine, he thought he was a lapdog, which was sweet!!
Rottie before that was just made and chased me round the fireplace as a kid, so in general, I think great dogs. I will look at one in a few years when I have kids
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Made me laugh at a posters comment that his dog was now pushing things...they all do. Be the boss and get the dog out to the pub with you to meet people.
That was me. It wasn't a case of we were 'surprised', was more that she was at the age (8 months) and she tries to be defiant. Mutley is pushy but a huge amount of fun with it, he knows who is boss, but I enjoy his banter, I wish I knew where he was from and how he had been treated, but maybe we're both better off without any history. I agree that rotties and really all dogs must learn who is top of the heap, but it's also fun to take them out of their comfort zone too, whether that is in play, work or looking after the family. As regards not going for a rescue, take each dog on its own merits, see if there's a connection, cos that is what you can build on. I was very cautious about him to begin with but I'd trust him as much as our labs now.
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