German Rottweilers

I’m thinking about getting a Rottie, but want a dog that I can take on 3-7 mile runs. I know there are a lot of better dogs for this, but I also know that a lot of them, like Dobermans, Weimeraners, and German Shephers have similar bloodlines that can be traced back to Germany.

Most importantly, I want to know if THIS breed is okay to take on 3-7 mile runs. Thank you very much.

Yes you can take rotties on runs however you should buy a rottie that has already had their hips and heart checked for anykind of defects. Rotties are known for getting hipdysplasia. So buy the rottie from a reputable breeder. Ask them if their parents had any hip problems.

I see Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds only. No more Rottweilers anymore.
Anyone know why?
Every police Belgian and German shepherd I have met have been really spazzy

Contrary to the person who said they are too fierce, the problem is they are not.
Poor breeding practices have almost destroyed this breed. They are nowhere near the working breed they used to be.
I have read that there are some imports that are what the breed used to be.

Sadly, the German Shepherd Dog is heading down the same road. There are far to many that are (to borrow a phrase) a shadow of their former selves.

Mals and GSDs are also more versitile, for tracking, detection, and protection.

ADD-
Interesting thoughts on the size Moof, and absolutely correct. Part of the obstacle course handlers need to pass here included dragging and lifting deadweight over a fence to simulate the dog.

Funny, the K9 trainer for our section used to breed Rotties.

I’m considering adopting either one of these types of dogs from a rescue specificall for these breeds. Which breed do you think is better? Pros and cons of both? Any info would be much appreciated.

I have a rottie that I adopted from a rescue after she got bigger than expected and someone else tried to make her mean. We got her in 2003 and she is the best friend I ever had. She is gorgeous, kind and gentle and has been the neighbor son’s play buddy from age 4. She is smart, nice to the cat, and well over 100lbs.
Rottie’s have an undercoat that means they shed a lot all year round, but their coats are short, so grooming is easy. I have also never had to lock the doors to my house, or worry about my daughter when I am not home. I think adopting Ranger was the best thing I’ve ever done and I would highly recommend Rotties for the right person.

German Sheperds are also beautiful, smart, loyal and all that. Their hair is longer so grooming is different, but any shepherd owner will tell you that you should get one of these.

All large dogs have potential for things like hip dysplasia, and they scare some people, and they don’t live as long as little dogs. There are no bad dogs, just wrong families. If you have the ability to provide either dog with a good balanced home (watch the Dog Whisperer!) you can’t possibly go wrong with either. Best of luck!

if so wat are they and all the information on the breed thanks also would dobermans or rottweilers or german shepherds do better at an apartment

the only ban I can find for Salina is for pit bulls. Myself I would not want a large breed dog in an apartment but that is me. If I were to choose I would go with the doberman.

mean or are they nice and protecting u or not and give me all the information on them plz or is it just propaganda thanks
i was thinking of getting one of them which one should i get and what insurance agency would sell me insurance if i get one ot the breeds

they’re guard dogs, you can train any dog to have any personality you want from it if you know how

these 3 are simply bred more for protecting you

and how old do you start training them to attack

You can train any breed of dog to attack, it’s just that most people don’t bother training Chihuahuas or Pomeranians. There wouldn’t be much point unless you’re planning to attack people with weak ankles.

P.S. – It is SHEPHERD, not SHEPARD. And you don’t need an apostrophe.