Comments on: What’s wrong with getting two rottweiler puppies at once?

By: Riley's Mom

Riley's Mom — Tue, 25 May 2010 08:46:24 +0000

I like my dogs to be about 2-3 years apart. For two reason, one, the puppy will learn from the adult. Two, as they age, the younger one will keep the older one active.

I could not handle having 2 dogs leave me at the same time. Being litter mates, I would guess that when they do go, it will be very close together. God forbid, they have a health issue when they are older, it is very difficult to carry two large dogs back and forth to the vet. For me, I couldn’t take the commitment it is going to be later in their lives.

By: BostonJeffy

BostonJeffy — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:58:21 +0000

Getting 2 litter mates is the ideal way of getting 2 dogs. One should establish dominance before they get too old, which makes it easier, and the 2 will play together in a way that no other 2 dogs will do.

The only downside is twice the vet bills, twice the food bills, and at least twice as much time spent training them – oh, and twice the poop to clean up.

By: koehlerdogtraining ©

koehlerdogtraining © — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:12:22 +0000

Q: What’s wrong with getting two rottweiler puppies at once?
A: Because too often the owner of siblings allow them to “play together all the time, keep company etc.”

Tony comments:
There is absolutely nothing wrong with owning multiple dogs, so long as the owner can step up to manage the pack. But red flags wave when the owner starts allowing the pack to manage itself (see your own words quoted above). Lots and lots of red flags.

Tony A-

By: 2Westies

2Westies — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:41:23 +0000

There’s not one thing I can think of that’s wrong with getting two littermates. I know several people who have done the same thing and I’ve yet to hear them complain. In fact, the dog trainer I use has two Rottie littermates. If you’re happy, have the time to house train them, it’s great. Enjoy your pups.

By: Carrie O'Labrador

Carrie O'Labrador — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:30:24 +0000

It’s just harder to handle the training for two dogs at once, and often the dogs bond more to each other than to you. Most owners want the dog have its primary bond with them. Easier to train a dog that way. And the dog will be more people-oriented. A dog that grows up with littermate may always be more dog-oriented.

So it’s not really “wrong” to get littermates, but it makes your job harder. Since you are a stay-at-home mom, I think you can do it. You just have to make sure that you train the dogs individually, and don’t let them get out of control. You definitely want to socialize them to as many people as possible and get into obedience training ASAP. Get them in a puppy class, and set aside some one-on-one training with each dog for every day. You want to make sure you have a good bond with each dog individually, and make sure that they respect and honor your commands.

By: ಌ ⋙DP⋘ ಌ

ಌ ⋙DP⋘ ಌ — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:06:15 +0000

It is harder to housetrain 2, it is harder to crate train 2. Not only that, but they are equal in size, and being littermates they know what makes the other one tick, can easily and feel more comfortable bugging one another. Littermates tend to fight thru out their life. But they also tend to be more doggy dogs than people dogs when you raise 2 littermates together. If you rather have a pair of dog that prefers each other company over your own, go for it. I happen to like dogs that like to be with me, rather than with one another.

By: Rescue Mom

Rescue Mom — Tue, 25 May 2010 06:04:08 +0000

Since you have the time and appears the experience..this shouldn’t be a problem. The main reason for not getting 2 litter mates is breeding so be sure to spay/neuter as soon as you possible. You will also need to be diligent in socializing them with other dogs and people as they will form their own pack and not let anyone else in unless care is taken. They will also at some point struggle for dominance but with good training and patience it will work out. BOL!

By: ♥catsndogsrthebest♥

♥catsndogsrthebest♥ — Tue, 25 May 2010 05:15:42 +0000

2 puppies are very hard no matter what breeds but I guess my personal reason against it (not that I am but IF i was) would be they tend to be too dependent on each other and dont develop individual personalities and later in life this sometimes leads to them just fighting (for “dog pack” status usually). so i guess as long as *you* are not overwhelmed just some advice, do alot of separate activities (and equal amount) with them both, with play and training.
Also, stay on top of deworming and vaccines! what one gets, the other one is sure to.

By: Sophie T

Sophie T — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:49:05 +0000

It should be fine getting 2 at the same time, however, if they are of the same sex, you’ll need to keep a close eye on them growing up, because as they get older they may fight for dominance. Most breeders advise to get 1 dog first, leave it a couple of months and then get another, so that there is already an established hierarchy and the 2nd dog just takes its place automatically as bottom of the pack.

By: fufools

fufools — Tue, 25 May 2010 04:39:06 +0000

More often littermates end up with more behavior problems later. NOT ALWAYS but more often.

Be sure to spay and neuter ASAP. Call now to get an appointment as soon as they have available. Rottis are big pups so get it done now.