'With great strength comes great responsibility' (Spider-man, Sony Pictures)

 

If you are considering purchasing a dog and are interested in owning a Rottweiler, then we invite you to read through our website.  The information contained in our website, whilst only brief, provides a snap-shot based on our personal experiences and the responsibilty ever Rottweiler owner has towards the preservation of breed.  In addition to the information contained within our website, we strongly encourage you to research the breed in more depth to assist you in deciding if the Rottweiler is the correct choice of breed for you.

We strongly recommend the following references which provide excellent information specific to the breed:

• A New Owner's Guide to Rottweilers, Urs Ochsenbein, 1996 by T.F.H. Publications Inc.
• Training Your Rottweiler, Barbara L. McNinch, 1999 Barron's Educational Services Inc.
• A Dog Owner's Guide to The Rottweiler, Joan Blackmore, 1997 Salamander Books Ltd.
• An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet - The Rottweiler, Jean Forster, 1995 by Howell Book House
• Who's the Boss - Knowing, understanding and living with your dog - Second Edition, Val Bonney, 2001 Watson Ferguson & Company, Brisbane

We also encourage you to visit the National Rottwiler Council of Australia website which provides more indepth information regarding the breed as well as links to individual state clubs:

 

In addition to the Rottweilers physical strength, most are strong willed and determined in nature, varying significantly amongst individual dogs.  These virtues of the breed are not negative attributes, but must be strongly considered prior to contemplating ownership.  To get the best out of your rottweiler you should be prepared to dedicate the time to ongoing socialization with other breeds, ongoing obedience training, commitment to firm discipline and training (not physical abuse) and most of all lots of love.

If you do not have the time nor the patience to socialise and train your new family member, then please do not purchase a Rottwiler as this is not the breed for you.

 

Life-time Investment  

The average lifespan of a Rottweiler can range from around 10 – 14 years and will require extra care as they enter their mature years.  The annual cost of owning a Rottweiler can be upwards of $700.  You also need to consider if you able to take adequate care of your Rottweiler for its lifetime. 

 

Please also consider that most vetinary treatments, ranging from worming & tick treatments through to specific prescription mediation is calculated and charged on the weight of the animal... the bigger the breed the more expensive vetinary care costs.