Is a rottweiler a good first dog?

So, I have been thinking about buying a dog and the rottweiler has been the number one choice for now I want to ask you if a rottweiler is fit for a person buying his first dog? any known diseases or handicaps and how friendly it is towards strangers and such? Help me

I WOULDNT GET A ROTTWEILER FOR A FIRST DOG. I WOULD GET SOMETHING LIKE A PUPPY. THAT WAY YOU CAN TRAIN THEM THE WAY YOU WANT. TRY AN ANIMAL SHELTER FIRST. THEY HAVE LOTS OF MIXED BREEDS AND MOST OF THEM ARE SAFE FOR EVERYBODY. THEY ARE CHECKED OUT REAL GOOD BEFORE THEY ARE ADOPTED. THEY ARE ALL SO WANTING A GOOD HOME WITH SOMEBODY TO LOVE TOO. GOOD LUCK.

No, I wouldn't suggest a rottweiler either. Do some research online (more than just asking advice), and find a dog that is right for you.

I would not suggest a Rottie for a first dog either. If you do decied to get one, the most important thing to do, is to get into a good obedience class right away. Do not wait until the dog is 'old enough'. Any type of dog for that matter. Yes, Rotties are prone to have problems. Getting one from a reputable breeder does not gaurante that it wont have problems. We found out when we had to put our little girl down at eight months old. And yes, Rotties can be very protective. So, as they already have somewhat of a bad reputation, the best thing you can do for the breed is to be a responsible owner.

Look, if thats the kind of dog that you want then get it, don't let other people tell you what breed you should get. I had a rottie as a 2nd dog and she was extremely jealous of my other dog and of people. ANd then later I had learned that the females tend to get jealous ALL THE TIME.
So again what ever you heart is set on then get it. Just know that they are hard headed, And if you can handle a rottie, then you can handle any time of dog!

its fine to get this kind of dog but, just to let you no you gotta give them lots of attention or they can turn on you! imseriouse been there done that! they need lots of love! if you can do it then go ahead and get one! just love them and they will be your best friends! hope this helps you! you can chat with me anytime!

for a first dog you probably want a smaller more relaxed dog. I have a boxer and she has Way! too much energy. you'll have to take it for a walk almost every day and give it lots of love.

I agree with the above...for a first dog, you might want to start with a mellower, less dominant breed...if you like big dogs...Labs, Goldens, Greyhounds, all pretty mellow canines...A Rottie, GSD, Pit, Dobe...all very smart, but dominant...they won't 'turn on you', but if they are out of control, they play hard and very rough...it might SEEM like they turned you...the idea is to work with them from day one...'I am alpha...YOU are beta', consistant, firm and loving...from the start ... would be a challange to say the least for a first time owner. If you're into small dogs...the terriers might give you a run for your money too...but there are hundreds of small breeds who aren't terriers.

phrannie

I bought a rott for my first dog and now I have three. They're the only breed I'll ever buy. They're extremely laid back dogs, but yes I would advise getting it in a training school. Rotts are very intelligent and learn very quickly. They love to learn. Out of all the breeds, rotts are the least likley to turn on their owners despite their reps. They are the most loyal, but because they love their families to death, they can be very pertective. So yeah you have to be responsible with them when it comest to social settings. They're giant puppies. I lay on mine and hugg and kiss them all the time!

a rotties biggest health problem is hip displasia which can cause big problems and could have to be put to sleep. rotties are gorgeous dogs and like above you need to get one from a reputable breeder with dogs of a good nature. ALWAYS make sure you see the mother and farther so you can see both of there temperaments. (beth)