Questions to ask Breeders
Questions to ask the Breeder

When you visit a rottweiler breeder ask the questions listed below. The answers to these questions may help you decide where to purchase your puppy.

  • 1. Why is the breeder having this litter?

  • 2. How long has he/she been breeding rottweilers?

  • 3. Does the breeder belong to the breed club in his/her state?

  • 4. Is it possible to view all of the breeders' rottweilers?

  • 5. Have both the sire and dam been HD x-rayed, and if so what was their scores? Can you sight the original assessment forms?

  • 6. Do both parents have eye/mouth certificates?

  • 7. What is the temperament of sire and dam?

  • 8. How old are the parents?

  • 9. Does the breeder offer a replacement agreement if an hereditary defect were to become apparent in the future?

  • 10. Which hereditary defects does this agreement cover?

  • 11.Does the breeder provide information/diet sheet?

  • 12.Wouild the breeder be available for advise as the puppy grows up?

  • 13. Does the breeder have any hold over the puppy after you have purchased it?

  • 14. At what age do the puppies go to their new homes?

  • 15. Can you select your puppy or does the breeder select it for you?

  • 16. How much will the puppy cost and is a deposit required?

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    A reputable breeder will be only too happy to answer any of these questions.

    Be very wary if the parents are not HD x-rayed. An assesment of hip status can only be given by x-ray. You should be able to sight the official AVA assesment forms. The combined score of sire and dam should not exceed 25, (Australia).

  • For example:
  • Sire 2:2=4
  • Dam 7:3=10,
  • Total combined score 14.

    • There is also a grading system,

  • For example:
  • Sire 2:2=4 grade1,
  • Dam: 7:3=10 grade2.

  • This is an acceptable combination, but rottweilers with gradings 4 and over should not be used for breeding.

    Both parents should also have eye and mouth certificates. Eyes should be clear of entropian/ectropian and eye colour should be "similar". The mouth certificate should state that they have either a scissor, or level bite. Scissor is preferred, but level is acceptable. It should also state that the dog has full dentition.

    For further information on the breed contact:

    John and Val Leigh

    rottylee@coastal.net.au

    Australia

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