Should I put a rottweiler into a home with children?

We just got a 2 year old Rotti from a family friend who is also a Vet, the Vet told us that the dog didn't show any signs of aggresion with her but because she had 3 other dogs and a child on the way she couldn't keep it, which she found on the street. I am a little leary about her because of all the things I heard about their aggression, plus there are 7 children in the home. My boyfriend was playing with her last night and she seemed to cower down to him, when he told her to sit she did, but when I told her to sit she didn't listen. She is a very nice dog but I don't want to put me and my kids in danger. What should I do to safe guard our family?

The most sweet, submissive, loving dog I've ever known was a Rottie. I would suggest you don't listen to stereotypes about the breed- they are just that: Stereotypes!

If the dog submits to you (ie. cowers down on the floor when you walk near, puts her ears back, licks you, etc), I would not worry. Just make sure your children in the home do not treat the dog badly-- there aren't bad dogs, just bad people.

I am wondering if you are not actually wanting this dog in your home? Is this the case? If so maybe you shouldn't take the dog into your home because she is senses your dislike of her.

I will say, I have gotten many older dogs into my home from kennels that the dogs weren't ever handled very much and once they got over their fear, they were the most loving dogs I have ever seen.

rotties are awsome people think that all of the fighting dogs are mean but they are not all like that just introduce the dogs slowly out side of there titory watch animal planet

There are aggressive Rotties and there are submissive Rots...their lineage, how they were raised, and how they've been treated all play a part in their demeanor. The two sweetest...and I MEAN SWEET dogs I've ever known,...one was a purebred Rot, the other was Rot/Pitbull/Lab cross...Both adored children.

You can't expect a dog you're afraid of to 'hear' you when you give it a command...Every nuance of you body language 'tells' you're distrustful and afraid...being a dog, she sees that as a weakness, and therefore you aren't a 'leader'...Your hubby, IS a leader in her eyes. So set aside your fears...look at her as a 'dog', not a Rottie...I think you'll find yourself liking her a lot.

phrannie

Guess what guys? I found out the answer. This morning my son and I were getting ready to leave the house, we place the dog in the living room with the kitchen doors clothes so that she does not get ahold of the trash. When my son called her name she got up and walked toward him and he reached to pet her head she growled and snapped at him. I called my boyfriend and asked that he remove the dog. I am not sure why she snapped at my son, but I don't want any dog in my home that may cause my children harm. I love all animals always have, I have even seen strays on the street and gave them food or called animal to pick the dog up so it would not get hurt or killed. My fear of this dog is that I wasn't sure what her past was, which make it a little difficult for me to connect with her. I thought she was very sweet and even took her out for a ride with me on yesterday, but she is 2 times the size I am, and of my children. Can't take any chances on this one, but thanks guys for your advise.

NO ROTTIES ARE DANGEROUS DO WANT YOUR CHILDREN TO LIVE???THAN DONT PUT A ROTTIE IN THE HOUSE

ONLY ROTTIES ARE MEAN IF you TREAT THEM MEAN OR LET THEM GROW UP LIKE THAT SO B NICE TO THEM AND GIVE THEM A GREAT LIFE OR IT WILL B MEAN TO SOME PEOPLE THEY ARENT ALL BAD LIKE PITBULLS THEY ARE LOVING 2 JUST ALLOF THE STORIES DONT GO 4 ALL ROTTIES OR PITBULLS .TREAT THEM GOOD AS A PUPPY AND THEY WILL REPAY you IN LIFE.(JUST CAUSE THEY ARENT PUPPIES DOESNT MEAN THEY ARE MEAN I HAVE A OLD 1 UP THE ROAD AND SHE IN AWSOME)I HAVE EVIL CHAWAWAS UP THE STREETS THAT ALMOST BIT MY FRIEND