Missrock

[anna_66]

I'm very sorry to hear about you having to put down your rotti, it's not easy.

I wish I had some input for you but unfortunately I don't. I just wanted to say I know what it's like to own one of these stunning dogs.
I do understand the tie you have to them though as I had one myself. They are nothing short of awesome.

We were lucky that our boy Angus (in my avatar) lived almost until his 13th birthday. At the time we couldn't bear to get another dog that even looked similar to our boy so we opted to get a mastiff but at some time I would love to own (or should I say "Be Owned") by another rotti.

[Missrock]

Thanks for responding guys. I'm really just learning to use this type of forum so it took me awhile to find your responses. I don't get on here every day. Anna 66 ,I really know what you mean about being owned by a Rottie. I don't know if I can bear to get another, yet I don't know if I can stand to NOT have one in my life.

Dragondawg, I appreciate your input also. I've read about the genetic links and I've researched hybrid vigor because my other two dogs are mixed breeds, but both large. What can I say? I love the big guys, but they sure seem to have longevity problems. A friend of mine has such a good attitude about it. She says, "Yes, it's sad when they don't live long, but think of what a good life you gave them."

Meanwhile, I guess I'll just try to use common sense and do the best I can for my guys.