Rottweilers are not for the average dog owner.

Rottie's are very stubborn and domineering dogs. They are very protective towards their family. They cannot go untrained as they are very big and powerful dogs.

If taken the time to socialize the rottie and train them, they are very lovable, loyal dogs (despite what people say). I have 1 purebreed rottie and a rottie/shepard. Phoebe (purebreed rottie) is the best dog I could ever have. She needed lots of training when we first got her as she tried to be the alpha dog over everyone in the house. She had to learn that I was the alpha in the house. She went thru dog school and I am proud to say she is a very well trained girl now. She is my little girl!!!