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. 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.
The most important tip when selecting your Rottweiler puppy is to select the dog that approached you or doesn't shy away from you when you approach them. Don't choose puppy if they are fearful or aggressive. You want a Rottweiler puppy that is friendly and allows you to hold and handle them.
Next you should try to meet the parents if you can. Carefully observe the behavior of the puppy's parents. The parents should ideally be friendly, well behaved and easy to handle. There is a great chance that the puppy will adapt well with proper training if the parents are well adjusted.
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.
When looking for a Rottweiler puppy it is very important to ask questions and you should never be afraid to ask even the most difficult questions. An important question to ask is how many times the mother has had puppies. For Rottweiler's the general rule is that a female should only have three litters in her lifetime in order to have the best breeding results.
It is also important that the mother be given adequate time to recover after having a litter before she is bred again. If a female Rottweiler is over bred then there can be some problems with a puppy's health and behavior.
While it can be difficult to ask questions you should always remember that a good breeder will be eager to answer your questions and is very helpful. Often the best breeders will even give you all the general facts without you having to ask and then allow you to assess the traits of the parents.
A good breeder is not pushy and wants to help you raise your puppy to be happy and healthy. So don't be afraid to ask any necessary questions including those about the health history of the parents.
