Okay, so I’ve been thinking about getting a Rottweiler for a while now, and I live in Texas, so I started looking into “texas rottweiler breeders”. Let me tell you, it’s a bit of a jungle out there!
First, I started with a simple search. You know, just typed it into the search bar and hit enter. I got a bunch of results, some looked promising, others… not so much.
Digging Deeper
I started to make a list of breeders that seemed okay. I looked for a few key things:
- Clear photos: I wanted to see pictures of the dogs, the parents, and where they lived. If it was just a couple of blurry pictures, I moved on.
- Health information: I was looking for breeders who talked about health testing, things like hip and elbow scores. If they didn’t mention anything about health, that was a red flag.
- Contact info: Seemed obvious, but some sites were really vague. I wanted a phone number and an email address, at least.
I spent a good few hours just clicking through websites, reading about their dogs, and making notes. Some breeders had a ton of information, talking about their breeding philosophy, showing pedigrees, and even listing upcoming litters. Others were pretty basic.
Making Contact
Once I had a shortlist, I started sending out emails. I asked a few basic questions:
- Do they have any puppies available now, or when do they expect their next litter?
- What kind of health testing do they do on their dogs?
- Can I visit their kennel (or home, if it’s a smaller breeder)?
- What is it going to cost?
I got a few responses pretty quickly, others took a few days. Some never replied at all, which, honestly, helped me narrow down the list even further!
Next Steps
Right now, I’m still in the process of talking to a few breeders. I’ve scheduled a couple of phone calls to chat more about their dogs and their breeding practices. I am hoping to visit at least one or two places in person soon. It’s a big decision, so I’m not rushing into anything!
It’s definitely been a learning experience. There’s a lot to consider when choosing a breeder, and it’s important to do your homework. I’ll keep you all updated on how it goes!
