The time has come to go out and get your new pet so you will need to start interviewing potential Rottweiler breeders. Interviewing breeders is a little useless if you do not know what to ask them when you get there so this is a check list of some of the questions you can ask potential breeders when you talk to them.
A reputable breeder is going to be listed with a national breeder registry because a national breeder registry is going to set the standard the breeder uses for good breeding practices. Always check what your breeder says by searching the registry’s Internet site so that you can confirm what they tell you. If they are not listed then ask them why they are not listed and ask them what breeding standards they use if it is not the standards of a reputable national organization.
Ask your potential Rottweiler breeder what information they will give you when it comes to the care and feeding your new dog. A reputable and good breeder will always supply a new owner with complete information, usually in writing, on how to properly care for their new dog.
When you leave your Rottweiler breeder’s property you should be given a complete set of care and feeding instructions for your dog from the breeder. Any reputable breeder is going to usually give you written instructions that you can follow to care for your new pup. You should also be given a sample of the dog’s food so that you know exactly what you should be feeding your dog. If your breeder does not offer this kind of information then you may want to choose a different breeder.
Talk with your breeder and make sure that they agree that the relationship between owner and breeder does not stop once the sale is complete. Your breeder should be available to you for many years after the sale in case you have any questions. If your breeder indicates that they do not talk to owners after the sale then you may want to avoid that breeder.
In many cases insurance companies will offer a reputable Rottweiler breeder free pet insurance to give to new owners. The policy is good for six weeks, just long enough to cover the pup’s first vet appointment, and the insurance company hopes that you will be so happy with your insurance that you will renew it. If your breeder does not offer free pet insurance, and has no idea what you are talking about, then you may be dealing with a breeder that the insurance companies do not want to deal with so keep that in mind.
Different breeders have different policies and some breeders will offer to take back a pup if you ever find yourself unable to care for it anymore. The breeder will not offer a cash refund but they will offer the dog a chance at a new home and the chance to stay out of shelters or avoid being abandoned.
You should always learn as much as you can about your Rottweiler breeder, as you will be dealing with them for many years to come.
