Below are some guidelines to consider when buying a Rottweiler puppy. Important: these are merely guidelines and every Rottweiler is a product of his background, breeding (nature), and the way it was raised (nurture) it therefore, responds uniquely to stimuli.
Adaptability
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How easily a dog deals with change.
Dog Friendly
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Tendency to enjoy or tolerate other dogs.
Shedding Level
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Amount and frequency of dog hair shedding.
Affection Level
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Amount of warmth or friendliness displayed.
Exercise Needs
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Level of daily activity needed.
Social Needs
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Preferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans.
Apartment Friendly
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Factors such as dog size and his tendency to make noise.
Grooming
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Amount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed.
Stranger Friendly
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Tendency to be welcoming to new people.
Barking Tendencies
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Breed’s level of vocalization.
Health Issues
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Level of health issues a breed tends to have.
Territorial
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A dog’s inclination to be protective of his home, yard or even car.
Cat Friendly
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Tendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive.
Intelligence
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A dog’s thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability).
Trainability
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Level of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things.
Child Friendly
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Dogs that tend to be more sturdy, playful and easy going around children and more tolerant of children’s behaviour.
Playfulness
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How light hearted and spirited a dog tends to be.
Watchdog Ability
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A breed that is likely to alert you to the presence of strangers.
– 2012: Dr A Roark
