* Ask the breeder questions about the pedigree of the pups and parents. Do you think it’s possible to have quality interaction with 6 dogs (not counting the puppies) in one day? Rottweilers need interaction with their humans daily. * If the breeder has more than 6 females (especially those with out health certifications) and is producing more than 5 or 6 litter per year, it’s a good bet you are at a puppy mill. If you have not taken delivery of the puppy at the end of 9 weeks expect to loose your deposit and expect the breeder to sell the pup to someone else unless other arrangements have been made. Expect to place a refundable deposit on the pup. It’s become common for puppies to be released as early 6 weeks, but between 6 and 8 weeks puppies undergo a tremendous amount of socialization. * If the breeder is releasing pups earlier than 8 weeks RUN. Skipping to the 3rd heat cycle is best, but skipping every other heat cycle is perfectly fine. Back-to-back breeding is unhealthy for the female and genetically bad for the offspring. Also ask if they allow the dam to skip a heat cycle after each litter. But they should have photos of the stud dog, and a copy of the pedigree and health certificates for both dogs. Some breeders may not have the male available as they used a stud dog or artificial insemination. * When visiting the breeder’s home or facility, ask to see the parents of the pups. Once that’s done, here are some tips to buying a quality dog that will provide you and your family many years of love, companionship, and faithfulness. * The MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do before buying that cute Rottie pup is to think about it and do your research. ![]() Before running out and buying the first Rottweiler you fall in love with, please consider the following:
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