Anyone have one?  Those dogs are awesome.

I need a good fishing buddy and a buddy that will be loyal. I cant stand sissy dogs.

Mine is mixed with a lab and is the best dog i have ever had. The guy that use to live next door to me had one. The dog couldnt hurt a fly. Iam sure you didn't want to hear that. To me there great dogs. They are very loyal and will listen to you. A little hard to train but a little tuff love will help. you can bet when my dogs dies i will be getting a full blood rott or a mix with a lab again. If you feed them on time you wont have any problems. The only problem you might have is it wanting to be with you all the time.

Herding dogs are a treat.

We have a Corgi, our best pet ever!

8-)

it will be one of the best decisions you could ever make my friend, I've had one for 8 years now, he's rottie/lab, but predominently rottie... he's my best buddy man, sweetest dam dog, but he watches the house too, lets kids give him hell and loves it. you won't be sorry if you get a good rottie and train him right.

I actually just put up some pics of my boy in the other doggy topic incase you look through that one.

I 've had Rotties, never regreted having one but it 's a dog that needs a firm hand or it will do whatever it wants and that 's when they can become perilous to others than the family.

Issues:

1.- I would never purchase a Rottie without being a pedigree dog

2.- Even if the dog is a pedigree dog I would never purchase a rottie that doesn 't have at least 3 grandparents free of hip displasia ( OFA certified at least Fair )

3.- The more health titles ( Hip, elbow and eye ) in the Pedigree the better.

4.- The fact that the ancestry is free from hip displasia is not a warranty that the dog won 't have it, it only reduces the chances, still, better have it X rayed for hip displasia at 12 months of age.

Rotties are stongly attached to their pack ( the family members ) and have a strong protection instinct, those traits should be well directed to avoid problems in the future. Lovely dogs and practically maintenance free ( the only time they really need a daily good regular brushing with a slicker brush is when they shed the coat twice a year, cuz when they shed they REALLY shed )

My last Rottie ( Mombi aka La Gorda ) died of old age about a couple of months after my daughter was born ( almost 5 years ago ) and I still miss her, man that dog really loved me.

I've never owned one, but I've known a fwe rotties in my time.  They may have a bad rep, but when trained right, they are the most loving, sweet, loyal dogs you can own.  They are awesome off-leash, and wont run away from you (unless of course something interests their attention).  Make sure you get a puppy so you can take full responsibilty for training and making it the best dog possible!  Good luck!

I 've had Rotties, never regreted having one but it 's a dog that needs a firm hand or it will do whatever it wants and that 's when they can become perilous to others than the family.

Issues:

1.- I would never purchase a Rottie without being a pedigree dog

2.- Even if the dog is a pedigree dog I would never purchase a rottie that doesn 't have at least 3 grandparents free of hip displasia ( OFA certified at least Fair )

3.- The more health titles ( Hip, elbow and eye ) in the Pedigree the better.

4.- The fact that the ancestry is free from hip displasia is not a warranty that the dog won 't have it, it only reduces the chances, still, better have it X rayed for hip displasia at 12 months of age.

Rotties are stongly attached to their pack ( the family members ) and have a strong protection instinct, those traits should be well directed to avoid problems in the future. Lovely dogs and practically maintenance free ( the only time they really need a daily good regular brushing with a slicker brush is when they shed the coat twice a year, cuz when they shed they REALLY shed )

My last Rottie ( Mombi aka La Gorda ) died of old age about a couple of months after my daughter was born ( almost 5 years ago ) and I still miss her, man that dog really loved me.

X2            But I have now gotten into Boxer's and love them, They have a funny bone thats out of this world, I will always have one IMOH they top the Rottie and the rottie use to be my favorite

I bred Rotts and German Shepards for several years.  Both great dogs.  I have had 2 'Heart Dogs', One Rott and one Shepard but at different times.  I loved them both.  Either would make you a great friend and protector.

Kelley

Great Dogs, and I agree with Raul, in fact that goes for any pedigree pup. Yes Rotti's along with other dogs hava a bad rap, most of it's hype, or due to iresponsible ownership..

My nieghbor had 2 Rotti's very sweet dogs.

A Boxer is the only dog, in my opinion.

Later,

Our fraternity house dog for a year was a half Rott half lab. Gentle, calm, never barked ever. Sat at the door and top of the stairs like a real guard dog. I personally like really agile dogs like border collies and australian shepherds, but if i wanted something with less energy I'd definately consider this breed!

If you like Rotties, consider a Doberman. We had one years ago (had to put him down in 2003 at 10 years old :'() He was the best dog we ever had. Extremely loyal and intelligent. He was also fabulous with our daughters.

By the way, take Raul's advice no matter what you choose.

As with any dog depends on the individual.  My sister had a Rottie, Bear, that was very possessive/dominant and was scary to control, she also had a great Rottie, Blacky, that was as tame as any lab.