| A Rottweiler puppy makes a wonderful companion. If | | | | Rottweiler puppy so that you can own a well behaved |
| you are looking for Rottweiler puppies for sale it is | | | | and healthy dog. Here are a few tips to help you get |
| important that you pick a quality breeder. We will | | | | started. Within a week or so after bringing your new |
| discuss how to find a suitable breeder and how to | | | | do home have a veterinarian examine him for any |
| provide for your new animal. Quality breeders are | | | | common problems. If the breeder has not had the |
| more likely to provide dogs that are disease-free and | | | | initial round of vaccinations done you will need to have |
| of good temperament. Some breeders buy puppies | | | | your vet do this and start keeping records on his |
| elsewhere and resell them. You definitely should avoid | | | | vaccinations. |
| these businesses. The best breeders raise dogs from | | | | Rottweiller puppies are full of energy and want lots of |
| birth and keep them in their homes. | | | | activity. You should feed your dog and walk him on a |
| Your new puppy should be at least 7 weeks old when | | | | regular schedule. Your new friend deserves good |
| you take him home. Otherwise leave him with the | | | | nourishment provided by high quality dog food. Initially it |
| breeder until he reaches the proper age. Your puppy | | | | is a good idea to keep your puppy on the same brand |
| should have been born of parents who are at least | | | | of dog food that the breeder was feeding him. If you |
| two years old. | | | | decide to switch brands start off slowly. His bowl |
| Find out who some of your breeders customers are. If | | | | should contain only about 25% of the new food initially. |
| he is selling to pet stores you should probably choose | | | | A small daily increase in the amount of the new food |
| a different breeder. You don't want to be buying from | | | | will allow him to become accustomed to the new |
| a breeder who is simply trying to maintain an assembly | | | | product. Stomach problems can sometimes occur |
| line. Your breeder should be inclined to provide | | | | otherwise. |
| registration documentation for both parents of any | | | | Do not isolate your new dog but give him lots of |
| puppy you may choose. | | | | attention. Expose him to as many other animals and as |
| Reputable breeders are generally members of one of | | | | many people as possible in the beginning. This is called |
| the kennel clubs. Find out if he is a member of The | | | | "socializing" your dog and results in a puppy with a |
| American Rottweiler Club, The Allgemeiner Deutscher | | | | much better disposition. Dogs not handled this way can |
| Rottweiler Klub, or The United States Rottweiler | | | | turn out to be vicious and unreliable. With the proper |
| Club. Membership in one or more of these can signify | | | | upbringing you can expect to have an affectionate |
| your breeder has high standards. | | | | and attentive pet. |
| A quality breeder will generally ask you a few | | | | Getting accustomed to a new home can take a little |
| interview questions to determine your suitability to own | | | | time. Moving can be as trying for a dog as it is for |
| one of his puppies. | | | | a person. Purchasing a new cage for him can help |
| You should begin learning how to look after your new | | | | him acclimate. |