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Recently, Randi Bolton filled me in on her experience with Rottweilers, which are considered by some to be dangerous dogs. I owned a wonderful Rottie for almost thirteen years, and agree with Randi that they are misunderstood as a breed, and have a lot to offer if trained and socialized when pups. Randi answered some questions for me, and offered some helpful sources for more about this intelligent, devoted breed.
How long have you owned Rottweilers (and how many do you own right now)?
I've owned Rotties for twelve years - I have three right now, Rosie (twelve years old), Ripley (six years old). He's the one that will be entered in the carting test. And, Ryza is almost twenty months.
What is one quality that rotties have that may surprise people who don't know the breed?
Very social dogs, they love people!
Who would be the ideal Rottie owner - are they a good choice for everyone?
This is a tough one. Like any other breed, Rottweilers aren't for everyone. Rottweilers need an active home as they are working dogs. The best bet is the American Rottweiler Club website at http://www.amrottclub.org and the Mile high Rottweiler Club website at http://www.milehighrotties.org.
What activities are you involved in with your dogs?
Carting. obedience, rally, herding, agility, tracking, conformation, hiking, just plain having fun! Two of my Rotties, Rosie and Ripley, are actively involved in the Bark for Books program at the Douglas County Libraries. This is a R.E.A.D.ing program for kids.
Randi is shown in the photo above demonstrating carting with one of her Rotties. She has a link to a new group called Colorado Carting and Drafting. It discusses all things on the subject, including how to get started. It's for many large breeds of dogs, not just Rottweilers. the site is http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/COcarting.
For more information on therapy dogs and the R.E.A.D. Program, visit http://www.denverpetpartners.org and http://www.intermountaintherapyanimals.com.
