I think there are very few dog lovers, who can deny that a purebred Rottweiler has an immensely noble bearing.

With German perfection in the canine form, a Rottweiler is sure to turn (the right) heads.

A person, who is truly a Rottweiler lover will know that this stunning – and often misunderstood - breed is one of the most valuable specimens of all the canine breeds – and working dogs as well. Being a Rottweiler owner is a true privilege

And happily the Rottweiler is becoming more a more popular, and we have more people choosing a Rottweiler puppy, and looking for one from one of our reputable breeders.

Choosing your Rottweiler Puppy

Rottweiler puppies

It is not an easy task to find the perfect Rottweiler. Of course….there are tons of Rottweilers out there, that look great and will suffice for those Rottweiler fans that are keen on having (just) a representative of the breed. But aaaaahhhh…those that have perfect conformation; correct breeding; come from top champion-lines, and maybe even hold a few show titles and working titles as well…those are few and far between.

Picking a Rottweiler that matches your Lifestyle!

In every Rottweiler litter there are different characters, different sizes, and different genders. Not every Rottweiler will be ideal for you. When you choose a puppy from a litter, there a number of things you will want to consider.

Are you looking for an active pup, or a more calm, companion focused dog? Are you looking for a bigger Rottweiler to act as a superb protector? And do you want a slightly more independent male, or a more affectionate female.

Luckily these are questions that any reputable breeder will answer, as character and size become more obvious as a puppy grow. So always be ready to ask the breeder questions! Plus looking at the parent dogs you can get a good idea what size of dog you would be getting.

Getting the right answers from a breeder will help ensure you pick a Rottweiler puppy that best matches your lifestyle.

What is considered to be a top quality Rottweiler puppy?

Quality depends on a number of factors...

First of all, breeding is a very important factor here. If the Rottweiler comes from a great stock, chances are, he or she will also have the correct bearing, and no genetic anomalies will be found.

Rottweiler breeders that make it their passion to work with this awesome breed really go far to breed out the genetic anomalies that this breed might otherwise inherit.

Health screening is important here.

Temperament of course – to some extent - can also be traced back to breeding. As with all large dog breeds, socialization is a must. This ensures that the balanced and loving disposition comes to the fore, and not the aggressive “beast”, that the media has portrayed the Rottweiler to be.

Of course as with human temperaments, there are those that are inherent and those that can be formed and sculpted from an early age. A Rottie that comes from a poor stock will have a temperament that is harder to work with.

Amazing Rottweiler Puppy

Rottweiler Breeding Matters

However, if a Rottweiler comes from a stock that quality breeders have perfected, then it is easier to socialize this breed.

One must not forget the saying: “There are no bad dogs…only bad owners”. Sadly this is somewhat true, and with proper socialization and training of a Rottweiler, this has to be kept in mind.

You can have a Rottweiler puppy with the sweetest disposition; but if you beat him and disrespect him, he will become a rebel without a cause. So yes, while temperament does depend on genetics and the breeders that the puppy comes from, it also very much depends on you…the owner.

Therefore, in both the looks department and in temperament, the quality of the breeder - and of course the stock of the breed- is of the utmost importance.

Rottweiler Intelligence

Rottweiler puppy

Rottweilers were originally bred to work. Therefore it is not surprising that a quality Rottweiler that has been trained and socialized excels at Schutzhund and IPO as well. Schutzhund (German for "protection dog") tests a dog’s desire to work, his courage, his intelligence, his trainability, his bond to the handler, his perseverance and his protective instincts.

Dogs that pass Schutzhund tests should be suitable for police work, specific odour detection, search and rescue, and many other tasks. The purpose of Schutzhund is also used with Rottweilers to identify those representatives of the breed that have the perfect character traits required for these demanding jobs.

Now if you can tell me that you can easily find a Rottweiler puppy that has great conformation, an inherently solid temperament and has parents that are show dogs; titled-working dogs; Schutzhund dogs and hold European champion-titles as well, then I will say: Good for you!

If you are ready to get a Rottweiler puppy that fits the above description, then leave it up to a real Rottweiler expert. At Euro Puppy, we have all that and more. We work with some of the finest Rottweiler breeders in Europe, and our breed experts will help you with everything you need to know to choose a Rottweiler puppy that really and truly adhere to all the qualities that make a Rottweiler a Rottweiler.