Okay so now I want a Rottweiler...

[Laurelin]

Not for a long time, but I really do want one!

This weekend was basically hell (long story but I got to move out my very unwilling grandma from where she'd lived 52 years with loads of stuff). Anyways, we were digging through pictures and I found a picture of me as a little girl with my uncle's rottie. We were both grinning after a day at the ranch. We also found pictures of my sister, cousin and I and that dog hanging out and playing. Hannah was smaller than I remember her, of course I'm bigger now. So my aunt (who owned her and is a big dog/horse person) and I got to talking. They did agility with Hannah and she wanted to know about Summers.

To make a long story short, though, after looking through all those pictures, I really think I want one in the future. That dog was one of my favorite dogs ever (other than mine of course). She's ranked right up there with my neighbor's cocker spaniel and my other neighbor's undetermined white fluffy dog.

I wish I could've stolen the pictures to show you all- they were really cute. (What can I say, I was a cute kid and Hannah was a pretty dog!)

 

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[Laurelin]

My list of future breeds just keeps growing and growing....:yikes:

I'm thinking the border collie/aussie type rescue dog when I get out of the apartment then maybe a rottie from a breeder... hmmm... *plots evilly*

 

[Sunnierhawk0]

*dangles her Rottweiler in front of you*

Spy says come get meeeeee. But you'd have to kill me first.

 

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Copycat!!

 

[Dakotah]

I love Rotties.
I have met quite a few actually and none of them were mean doggys.
I probably could not own one but for whoever can, kuddos to you and we expect pics.

What if you got one now with your 7lbs Paps and an 80lbs Rottie? Mmmm what a difference. I can see it now... Pap vs Rottie. Pap wins! :rofl1: (<<<not meant to be mean/rude in anyway.)

 

[ACooper]

*dangles her Rottweiler in front of you*

Spy says come get meeeeee. But you'd have to kill me first.

No Problemo

 

[Punkygirl0101]

I love rotties! I had a foster rottie, her name was Rebecca..She thought she was a lap dog!! And she absolutely LOVED car rides. She is of course at her new home, and I do go by and visit her. I became extremely attached, but a big dog and my little dogs was just TOO much, so she is much better off! Now she lives with her new sisters,A chow/rottie mix, a lab mix, and a German shepherd.
And just cause, some pictures of her :

That was her first time meeting her new sisters!

 

[Sunnierhawk0]

Angie,

Orson really pines for Spy now that she is CH. Spy..... he pines pines pines for her!

 

[Paige]

Rottis and I have a thing for each other. Every single one I have ever yet (Even the ones considered "mean") has been smitten with me and the feeling was mutual.

 

[noodlerubyallie]

We had two when I was growing up...they were AWESOME. My husband is smitten, and wants one eventually, but we'll have to see who wins...the Dobe or the Rott? (I'm voting Dobe!)

 

[Renee750il]

I'm not saying ANYTHING . . . .

Last time I said I'd like to have a particular kind of dog one day . . . I ended up with Tallulah

 

[J's crew]

Rottweilers are an awesome breed! IMO there is no breed that I just "ooohhh" over than a Rottie. Maybe I'm biased tho.

 

[borzoimom]

At the risk of playing devils advocate here, I just want to toss out something for consideration. The breeds of " our youth" may not fit the situation now. Your love for the past dog will never change. I am only saying this as many breeds I admire etc but that does not mean they would fit my household. I could use examples but I think you understand what I mean by this..

 

[Renee750il]

Rottweilers are an awesome breed! IMO there is no breed that I just "ooohhh" over than a Rottie. Maybe I'm biased tho.

They have a definite "oooohhh" factor, lol.

If I hadn't stumbled on Filas, I could easily have ended up with Rotties since I have become so disheartened with the way the modern GSD is going.

 

[ACooper]

We had two when I was growing up...they were AWESOME. My husband is smitten, and wants one eventually, but we'll have to see who wins...the Dobe or the Rott? (I'm voting Dobe!)

I'll be pulling for your dobe!

 

[Laurelin]

At the risk of playing devils advocate here, I just want to toss out something for consideration. The breeds of " our youth" may not fit the situation now. Your love for the past dog will never change. I am only saying this as many breeds I admire etc but that does not mean they would fit my household. I could use examples but I think you understand what I mean by this..

Oh I understand but the rate things are going in a few years I'll most likely want an 'intimidating' breed of some sort. I had it narrowed down to GSDs and rotts really but I'm thinking rotts might be better suited to me. Especially since I'm really wanting an easy to groom large breed dog to show eventually. I couldn't show a GSD in AKC that's the style I like.

It's going to be a long time though, I'm up to my ears in dogs as is!

 

[SmexyPibble]

Laurelin, let me seal your decision..

My friend's Rotties were just wonderful. She had three, unfortunetly she only has one now.

Harley was the only male they'd ever had, and a goof at it, too. He loved going down slides and playing on the kids' play set. He also enjoyed cuddling over anything else. At five, he got cancer and passed. It was horrible. But when they found out Harley had cancer and it'd already advanced too much to be saved; they adopted Coconut from the pound.

Coconut was absolutly wonderful. Wherever their daughter went, Coco followed. Her elementary school was just across the street, only yards away from thier home, and Coco would sit and wait for Alisha, their eight year old daughter to come home. Whenever Alisha went to play with her friends or go to the school during summer to play on the swings, Coco would follow. She would always be 100% intent on Alisha, she didn't greet anyone while following Alisha anywhere, she didn't sniff any other dogs that were walking past, which is exactly why they allowed Coco to go along with Alisha wherever she went. At nine, Coco developed tumors and Alisha's parents brought home a twelve week old, lively female pup for their daughter to help her hope with the months ahead with Coco's illness. Even when Coco was ill, she'd hobble and limp along behind Alisha, nothing would stop her from following the child. She passed at ten. Alisha was heart broken. The dog had been her best friend, following her every move, being so intent to her, protecting her from any danger. I admired that dog sooo much! She was a wonderful dog. Probably the best I'd ever met.

Lola's Alisha's dog now. She's slim for a Rottie, but she has a huge head and at about two years old now, loves to play with Alisha. Although she's no match for Coco, she's a wonderful little gal, as well. Lola has already developed hip problems.

An important thing to know is get one from a very experienced, good and recommended breeder, because their health problems can most definetly soar in a bad way..


I hope you introduce a Rottie to your family soon! What a nice addition to your Paps

 

[Hillside]

I'll be pulling for your dobe!

I wonder who else will be pulling for your Dobe? Certainly not Miss Farty Pants Soggy dog....


Laurelin, you totally need a big German breed.

 

[wishbone]

My cousin have a rottie with a so cute big smile. I missed her buddy now.