You’re thinking about getting a dog. Maybe you have known for months that you want a Rottweiler, or maybe you are just starting to wonder what the difference is between breeds. Before you go out and buy one of those incredibly cute Rottweiler puppies for sale here are some things you should know.
History of the Rottweiler Breed
Rottweiler puppies have a long and noble heritage. Their ancestors have been traced as far back as the Roman Empire, where they were used in much the same way that horses and donkeys are used today. Farmers would have their Rottweilers pull carts full of merchandise to market. After the Empire days, they became very popular in Germany. They were large strong animals and fast learners, so they were used in a variety of work. In 1907, the Germans created a Rottweiler club to focus on these dogs. Although Rottweilers were known in America as well, their popularity really took off when soldiers returning from WW I brought their new pet Rottweilers with them. Today in the US, Rottweilers are popular as pets and routinely employed as guard dogs, rescue dogs, and seeing-eye dogs for the blind.
Things to Consider
Big dogs often make people a bit afraid, so before you buy that Rottweiler puppy for sale, it is important to know that Rottweilers are generally well behaved, obedient, and even tempered. If they do feel threatened and feel the need to attack, they will do more damage than other dogs just because they are so big and solid. Ask yourself how safe a new dog will feel in your home? What are some of the things that might make transitioning into your home stressful? While you are thinking about that, also consider just how big your puppy is going to grow. The usual adult size of a Rottweiler is 100-150 pounds. That’s a lot of dog, and a lot of dog food. It’s also a lot of time spent exercising the dog and a lot of space that it will need inside the house. There’s nothing sadder than getting your pet, bonding with it, then having to sell or give it away because you don’t have enough space or money to keep it. Think things through well before purchasing your puppy and you could save yourself a lot of heartbreak.
Where to Buy
The best place to find cheap Rottweiler puppies for sale is to go directly to the breeder. Not only will your breeder be able to tell you about your puppy’s personality, but you will be able to see what conditions he is already accustomed to. Buying directly from the breeder also helps you avoid the possibility of buying a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills is a term used to describe “breeding facilities” that are more like a dog factory and warehouse. They usually keep the dogs cooped up in small metal cages without any social interaction with people, or even other dogs. It is incredibly stressful on puppies and causes many of them to become more susceptible to disease. Puppies from puppy mills may also have other health problems as well as the behavioral problems that would be associated with such abuse and neglect. Puppy mill puppies often end up in pet stores, so be sure to ask the see the breeder’s paperwork before buying a puppy. If the store will not show you the paperwork, or the puppy appears to have been sold by a “broker” and shipped from another state, it’s quite likely that it came from a puppy mill. More information on puppy mills is available at www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/.
Rottweiler Puppies for Sale across the U.S.
- Rottweiler puppies for sale in Texas – A site you must visit if you live in Texas and are interested in purchasing one of these wonderful puppies is TexasRotttweilerBreeders.com.
- Rottweiler puppies for sale in Forida – In Florida, try RottPuppies.com. They sale in Florida, and in most U.S. states. You can call them at 330-771-3236.
- Rottweiler puppies for sale in California – Try the CaliforniaRottweilerBreeders.com for information on buying Rottweiler puppies in California.
- Rottweiler puppies for sale in PA – A good site to visit on your search is k9stud.com/PuppiesByState/RottweilerPA.aspx. You can find puppies for sale in Pennsylvania and many other states.
After all this you may decide that puppy Rottweilers for sale aren’t for you, if this is the case you may wish to investigate some kittens for sale. You may also be interested in reading some wise quotes and sayings about pets.