rottie pup

sidebyside

well all,im lookin to buy a rottie pup always wanted one,now my wife is not so sure so maybe someone here could tell her how good pets they are..thanks

andreac

sidebyside wrote: »

well all,im lookin to buy a rottie pup always wanted one,now my wife is not so sure so maybe someone here could tell her how good pets they are..thanks

I suggest you pop up to the shows in swords next weekend and chat to some of the rottie owners, myself included and you can meet our dogs and see how friendly they are.:)
My fella is very friendly and loves meeting new people. Hes a full male and a big strong dog, but is a big softy.
The shows are on sat and sunday at The National Show Centre in Cloghran, Swords and is on all day if you are interested.

toadfly

Hey Andrea,

Is that this weekend (4th) or next the 11th?

antomagoo

Fantastic dogs who make fantastic loyal loving pets. They do need a very firm committed owner though and your wife would need to be 100% on board with you in terms of getting involved in the training and socialisation of the dog, but I honestly wouldnt pick any other breed if I was allowed to go out and get a pup tomorrow

Galway K9

Very loyal and very intelligent kind animals. Always test the temperment.:)

andreac

TillyGirl wrote: »

Hey Andrea,

Is that this weekend (4th) or next the 11th?

Its the weekend of the 11th and 12th Tilly. 2 Shows on, sat and sunday.:)

toadfly

andreac wrote: »

Its the weekend of the 11th and 12th Tilly. 2 Shows on, sat and sunday.:)

Thanks! I am in Dublin this Saturday would have loved to come if it was this weekend.

Sorry OP for hijacking your thread!

RosieJoe

sidebyside wrote: »

well all,im lookin to buy a rottie pup always wanted one,now my wife is not so sure so maybe someone here could tell her how good pets they are..thanks

Just read a thread in the Relationship Issues forum about some woman whose husband is hell bent on getting a Rottie pup, ignoring her pleas not to get one. Seems he is trying to get all information he can to persuade her :eek:

Joking aside, and it has been touched on already, only go for a dog that both you and your wife want. You will need to be both committed to the idea as both of you will need to be involved in looking after and rearing the dog.

Galway K9

RosieJoe wrote: »

Just read a thread in the Relationship Issues forum about some woman whose husband is hell bent on getting a Rottie pup, ignoring her pleas not to get one. Seems he is trying to get all information he can to persuade her :eek:

Joking aside, and it has been touched on already, only go for a dog that both you and your wife want. You will need to be both committed to the idea as both of you will need to be involved in looking after and rearing the dog.

Godo point Rosie btu what about the point that if he brought in the pup and if shes anyway nice to animals shell fall for the cute puppy dog eyes and shell bond with the dog intentionally or unintentionally.

pokertalk

lol good plan galway .how can she resist puppy dog eyes??

buckled

There are both pluses and minuses to getting a rottie, but for me the pluses far out weigh the minuses.

Rotties need firm, responsible leaders 100% of the time. They also need plenty socialisation and obedience training, especially during their adolescence stage as they can be stubborn, disobedient and fearful.
This early stage is an excellent opportunity for you establish your family’s leadership and to build the trust and relationship between the two. Setting the ground rules early starts the foundation for a loyal, loving, courageous companion with bucket loads of personality that will instinctively protect you and your family.

If you treat them like a family dog they will be the best family dog and their great with kids. I have a 5 month old baby and when he cries, my rottie comes running in and lies down next to him and their great with my sister’s kids, who they don’t see that often.

Make sure they get plenty of exercise every day (short walks while young) but be prepared for some people to cross the road or pick up their dog as you approach or look at you like you have a loaded gun in your hand.
But that’s just their ignorance and their missing out on an opportunity to meet a fabulous breed of dog.

andreac

buckled wrote: »

There are both pluses and minuses to getting a rottie, but for me the pluses far out weigh the minuses.

Rotties need firm, responsible leaders 100% of the time. They also need plenty socialisation and obedience training, especially during their adolescence stage as they can be stubborn, disobedient and fearful.
This early stage is an excellent opportunity for you establish your family’s leadership and to build the trust and relationship between the two. Setting the ground rules early starts the foundation for a loyal, loving, courageous companion with bucket loads of personality that will instinctively protect you and your family.

If you treat them like a family dog they will be the best family dog and their great with kids. I have a 5 month old baby and when he cries, my rottie comes running in and lies down next to him and their great with my sister’s kids, who they don’t see that often.

Make sure they get plenty of exercise every day (short walks while young) but be prepared for some people to cross the road or pick up their dog as you approach or look at you like you have a loaded gun in your hand.
But that’s just their ignorance and their missing out on an opportunity to meet a fabulous breed of dog.

+1 Totally agree with this, apart from one little point, i dont agree with them being fearful, in fact i find the opposite, my fella was afraid of nothing, lol:D

But everything else in your post is spot on and i can totally relate to it.

Just got my 2nd rottie 2 weeks ago and shes settling in great. Im just dying to see the reactions of people when im out walking 2 rottweilers

tk123

pokertalk wrote: »

lol good plan galway .how can she resist puppy dog eyes??

Nobody can resist a puppy!

LOL when we got our pup me and my dad when to collect him - everybody was on board for getting him so it was not going to be a surprise or anything..
Anyhoos my dad kissed him straight away...then we came home and I was carrying him into the kitchen
my mum "Awww mwahah mwahah mwahah" - she took him and gave him loads of kisses :pac::pac::pac::pac:
Even the vet kissed him lol

lrushe

andreac wrote: »

Just got my 2nd rottie 2 weeks ago and shes settling in great.

Any pics???

Chris_Heilong

TillyGirl, there is always the dog show that is on this weekend in the same place, check out the link http://www.dogsaid.ie/upcoming-events/686-5th-sept-dog-show

Its a "Fun" dog show run by DogsAid:)

Son Of A Vidic

I was in a similar situation, but I was undecided between the GSD or a Rottweiler. I've opted for the GSD, but you'll never go far wrong with a Rottie, because they are truly a magnificent breed.