Rottweiler puppies make great pets. You'll find it tempting to pick the first one you see at your breeder. Be patient and choose a Rottweiler puppy carefully. A dog is a significant commitment. Rottweilers are more than ten year old so you will be making a commitment to your dog for ten years when you get a puppy.

Rottweiler puppies can be confusing. Healthy Rottweiler puppies and dogs that are happy to learn and socialize with their owners are what you seek. Rottweiler puppies should be bought directly from their breeder. You can also see the parents of your Rottweiler puppies on-site to get an idea about how large they will be as adults.

Ask the breeder to confirm that the parents of your Rottweiler puppies have been certified by the OFA before you visit them to choose them. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization. The OFA is an organization that works to decrease the incidence of orthotic and other genetic diseases in animals, particularly purebred dogs.

Rottweiler puppies can only be certified after they turn two years old. However, pre-examinations can be done as soon as the puppies are four months old. The chances of a Rottweiler puppy obtaining the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certification are higher if both parents are certified.

Rottweilers need to be tested for elbow dysplasia. The Rottweiler is second on the list, with one hundred other breeds more likely to have elbow dysplasia. As the Rottweiler is number thirty on a list of breeds most susceptible to hip dysplasia, or cardiac disease, hip dysplasia and hip dysplasia are also common issues. Rottweiler puppies rank fifty-fifth in the likelihood of patellar luxation. While this risk is very low, it's best to get tested for this disease as well.

After taking steps to ensure that your Rottweiler puppies have loving parents, you can start to observe each puppy individually to determine their temperament.

Rottweilers have been bred to be the same from generation to generation. That's why many people prefer purebred dogs. Purebred dogs are familiar with what to expect. Your options for Rottweiler puppies will be narrowed if you have a strong preference to a male or vice versa.

One puppy from the litter might be more timid than another. You decide which personality type you want for your dog. You should visit the litter multiple times before you choose one puppy. This is a huge decision. You should observe the Rottweiler puppies interacting with one another and search for a puppy that is alert and socializes well.

You should insist on a health guarantee for the Rottweiler puppies you select from the litter and bring the puppy to your veterinarian as soon possible for a wellness check.