Buying Dogs

Musiclover89 · Post by **Musiclover89** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:31 pm

I'm thinking about buying a Rotweiller for myself because when i go out at night i always get threats and stuff but the thing is i live in a 3 bedroom Flat with my Mum & Brother its quite a big flat so the dog wont be squashed or anthing

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:36 pm

big dog butt think you would be better off with a staff

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911 · Post by **911** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:41 pm

Sob's right.

I don't know about where you live but Rott's have a bad rep over here and the tiniest nip from one will find you in court with all kinds of people saying it's a dangerous dog.

No dogs are dangerous, just the owners.

Practice your mean face in a mirror! Like this. . . . :sneaky:

Musiclover89 · Post by **Musiclover89** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:43 pm

Soberano;591848 wrote: Get hold of pepper spray or something, that is the wrong reason for wanting a dog, a dog is for loving and life. Think carefully before committing yourself Musiclover. Good luck in whatever you decide.

I don't only want a Dog for Garding me i am a dog lover at heart i care about the care and welfare of Animals and woudnt do anything to hurt or harm them in anyway what so ever

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:38 pm

I personally think a 3 bed flat no matter how big, is too small for a rotweiller.

Do you have a garden?

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:49 pm

Make sure the dog barks a lot and you should reduce your chances of a stranger barging in on ya...

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:51 pm

minks;591884 wrote: Make sure the dog barks a lot and you should reduce your chances of a stranger barging in on ya...

I think he should get the dog in Minks avatar, that would keep me away!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:55 pm

WonderWendy3;591888 wrote: I think he should get the dog in Minks avatar, that would keep me away!!

ahahaha yep my PM's have been reduced greatly ahahahaha

LilacDragon · Post by **LilacDragon** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:56 pm

Rottweilers are wonderful dogs and can live quite comfortably in a three bedroom flat, if exercised properly.

Having said that - you need to do your research. And when you think you are done - do some more. You need to make sure that you get one from an ETHICAL breeder so that you KNOW the dog has a steady temperment and has minimal chances of developing genetic issues.

If you are serious about a rottweiler - pm me and I can give you some places to go to for research and such.

Because of the bad reputation of the breed - this is something you need to think about and take very seriously. And if you are getting one for protection - size alone should help you but don't count on the dog to attack anyone that looks at you wrong. If you want protection - get pepper spray or get a gun.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:01 pm

LilacDragon;591900 wrote: Rottweilers are wonderful dogs and can live quite comfortably in a three bedroom flat, if exercised properly.

Having said that - you need to do your research. And when you think you are done - do some more. You need to make sure that you get one from an ETHICAL breeder so that you KNOW the dog has a steady temperment and has minimal chances of developing genetic issues.

If you are serious about a rottweiler - pm me and I can give you some places to go to for research and such.

Because of the bad reputation of the breed - this is something you need to think about and take very seriously. And if you are getting one for protection - size alone should help you but don't count on the dog to attack anyone that looks at you wrong. If you want protection - get pepper spray or get a gun.

hey Lil D welcome back

LilacDragon · Post by **LilacDragon** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:02 pm

minks;591908 wrote: hey Lil D welcome back

I'm here everyday! I just don't always post.

And how could I not respond to a thread with the word Rottweiler in it!?!

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 2:08 pm

LilacDragon;591914 wrote: I'm here everyday! I just don't always post.

And how could I not respond to a thread with the word Rottweiler in it!?!

ahahaha so that would make me here everyday just not paying attention ahahaha

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 12:48 am

Musiclover89;591847 wrote: I'm thinking about buying a Rotweiller for myself because when i go out at night i always get threats and stuff but the thing is i live in a 3 bedroom Flat with my Mum & Brother its quite a big flat so the dog wont be squashed or anthing

Don't get a dog that big unless you can actually exercise it properly. They become destructive if bored-chew furniture etc. pups are a lot of work so unless you have the time or your mother is prepared to do it for you be careful what you get. A badly trained Rottweiler is dangerous-it's about the only breed I would worry about if one attacked me ten stone with teeth is not funny.

Have a look at the dog's trust

http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/

There's one in Glasgow you might get something suitable there. an older house trained already for instance. Lots of bogger dogs get handed in because the owners didn't realise how much work is involved.

On the other hand Bellahouston has a really good Judo club, knowing you can flatten the wee nyaff threatening you does wonders for your self confidence which funnily enough also tends to mean you get picked on less as well.

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:59 am

Musiclover89;591847 wrote: I'm thinking about buying a Rotweiller for myself because when i go out at night i always get threats and stuff but the thing is i live in a 3 bedroom Flat with my Mum & Brother its quite a big flat so the dog wont be squashed or anthing

Please don't buy a Rottie if all you want it for is protection - that is unfair on the dog and only contributes to giving them a bad name . In my opinion Rotts are wonderful dogs (i've had two, a boy and a girl ) and it's the only dog i would ever really have . Space is not a problem. Exercise wise - they actually only need about 20 minutes twice a day - what you have to remember is you could potentially have between 10 /13 stone on the end of a lead and you have to be able to control that dog . I have found Rotts to be loyal and loving and absolutely wonderful . I've had them around kids and other animals and never had a problem , what you will find is other people have problems with them and with Rottie owners . Have you ever owned a large breed, can you afford the vets bill and are you able to give one the home it deserves .

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:21 am

our friends have one, she's a sweetheart! :-4

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:45 am

Just remember if you do buy a dog it is not just for Christmas....If you cook it right it will last until the New Year , A Rottweiler will last until Easter but you will have to smoke it

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:50 am

Uncle Fester;592396 wrote: Just remember if you do buy a dog it is not just for Christmas....If you cook it right it will last until the New Year , A Rottweiler will last until Easter but you will have to smoke it

:yh_rotfl

I think Fester's been smokin Rottweiler

but he never inhaled:yh_ooooo