Rottweilers have been one of the most popular dogs in America for over twenty years. But not everyone who has owned a Rottweiler should have. These dogs are abandoned by thousands of people each year to animal shelters and Rottweiler rescues, usually because of their owners’ stupidity and no fault of their own. Rottweilers have different needs than other breeds, which is why some good-hearted saints have started non-profit Rottweiler rescues.

Make sure you know something about the needs of Rottweilers before looking for a Rottweiler rescue. If you are unsure about the requirements for the breed, many Rottweiler rescues will be happy to provide you with accurate Rottweiler information. Most rottweiler rescue websites include articles on training, feeding, and other rottweiler needs. They need a lot of exercise, interaction and constant training. These dogs can go crazy with boredom if they are left chained up in a backyard.

Good Rottweiler rescues are easy to find in almost every state in the United States. You can ask for a recommendation from anyone you know who has adopted a Rottweiler you admire, your veterinarian, or your local animal shelter. You can also check the classifieds of canine magazines. But the fastest way to find Rottweiler rescues is online.

Remember, you are not buying a Rottweiler. Dogs are not commodities: they are complex and sensitive members of your family and should always be treated as such. If you find a website claiming to be a Rottweiler rescue that sells their dogs, sends them to you right away, and doesn’t ask you to fill out any applications, this is not a rescue. This is the front of a puppy mill. Keep looking! Even though Rottweilers are declining in the country’s puppy mills, due to their size, there are still some incarcerated in the puppy mill system.

You will not be allowed to take home a free dog or puppy from any Rottweiler rescue. Once upon a time, dogs were given away for free at shelters, but those dogs tended to end up in dire destinations like sadistic rituals, medical research, or dogfights. Now, the adoption fee is usually between three hundred and four hundred dollars. Often the fee for puppies is higher than for adults. This also discourages impulsive “buyers”, causing you to think about what you’re getting into. If the original dog owners took the time to do this, there might not be as many abandoned dogs.

Good Rottweiler rescues won’t send you a dog either. This is also to make sure the dogs go to good homes. They will ask you to pick up the dog. Also, long before you are allowed to do that, your home and background will be checked to make sure you provide a good home. He will be quizzed about his knowledge of Rottweiler information until he gets a headache.