| | | | | should not be left alone together unsupervised but as a |
| When you’re thinking about getting a family pet you | | | | breed Rottweilers usually bond very strongly to |
| might not consider Rottweiler puppies to be the kind of | | | | children. |
| puppies that you would bring into a family situation. | | | | |
| There has been some bad press about Rottweiler | | | | 3. Rottweiler puppies are very intelligent – Because |
| dogs in the past and some people think because of | | | | the breed is known for intelligence the puppies are |
| this that Rottweiler puppies aren’t good family pets. | | | | usually very easy to train and can take commands |
| That is not true. Rottweiler puppies can be great family | | | | well. However proper socialization is extremely |
| pets, for the right family. Here are 5 reasons why | | | | important for the breed so formal training or puppy |
| Rottweiler puppies can be great family pets: | | | | classes are highly recommended by most breeders. |
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| 1. Rottweiler digs are great watchdogs – If you | | | | 4. Rottweilers are very active – Rottweilers are |
| want to get a dog that will protect your family and | | | | working dogs, and they need to be busy and active in |
| your property as well as be a loving addition to your | | | | order to be happy. Being part of a loving, active family |
| family then you should definitely consider getting a | | | | is a great situation for Rottweilers. If they are not given |
| Rottweiler puppies. Rottweilers are known to be | | | | work to do or kept busy Rottweilers will get bored and |
| fiercely protective of their property and their families | | | | can be destructive so make sure that your Rottweiler |
| and are vigilant about protecting what they love. | | | | gets lots of exercise. |
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| 2. Rottweiler puppies are drawn to children - It’s a | | | | 5. Rottweilers need minimal grooming – In a family |
| breed characteristic that Rottweilers are drawn to | | | | setting a dog that high maintenance grooming needs |
| children and usually develop a special bond with the | | | | often gets neglected until the dog’s fur becomes a |
| children in their family. Children and all breeds of dogs | | | | problem. Rottweilers have short coats that require only |
| can have conflicts based on individual personality and | | | | minimal brushing to stay healthy and shiny. |