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If you have
decided you want a rottweiler puppy, you should first seek out a
responsible breeder. What does this mean?
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It is a breeder
who is willing to guarantee that puppy a home for the life of the
puppy should for any reason you can not keep the puppy.
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It is someone
who has preformed health checks on the mother and has ensured the
same health clearances have been done on the stud dog.
Someone who can provide OFA
proof that Hip, elbows, heart and eyes have passed. This can
be checked at the OFA website. (www.offa.org)
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It is someone
who belongs to Code of Ethics breed clubs.
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It is someone
who has proven their dogs are worthy of being bred and have something
to offer the breed. This is done through competing in the Breed
ring, obedience, tracking, herding and agility, and achieving titles
in the various venues.
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It is someone
who raises the puppies in their home, not in a shed, barn or outdoor kennel.
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It is someone
who asks you pertinent questions about your reasons for wanting a rottweiler.
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It is someone
who will guarantee the health of the puppy.
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It is someone
who requires per a contract that the welfare of the puppy is guaranteed.
How do you find
a responsible breeder?
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Contact local
kennel clubs.
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Go to dog shows
and speak to people there that are exhibiting their dogs.
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Contact
national breed clubs (www.amrottclub.org)
Do not look in
the classified ads of the paper or at pet shops. Many people
have been shocked to find out the dog they love dearly has genetic
conditions that will cost often hundreds if not thousands of dollars
to save the life of their beloved pet.
It is a costly
process to ethically breed dogs and only part of this cost is passed
on to the puppy owners. Well bred puppies can still be
expensive. If you are not willing or able to make this
type of investment, please go to the following link and consider
getting a rescue Rottie. www.inkyrr.org
or check out Angel’s story at, http://beauproductions.com/angel/
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