Instructions
Locate a reputable breeder in your area that has a strong breeding history with healthy, even-tempered, well-socialized puppies for sale.
Enter an area where you can interact with all the Rottweiler puppies at once without the mother dog present.
Observe the way each puppy interacts with each other and how they perceive or treat you. You may not want to choose puppies that run right up to you and jump all over you, tug at your clothes or growl at you, because these puppies have dominant personalities and may be hard to train and control.
Choose a puppy that is interested in you but isn't pushy and overly vocal. Avoid shy puppies that do not make eye contact or run away when you try to pet them, because these dogs may grow to be shy adult Rottweilers that are prone to fear or anxiety biting.
How to Pick a Rottweiler Puppy
According to the American Kennel Club, the Rottweiler is "an inherent protector, ...self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment." This breed can be a great family companion as well as a guard dog. Choosing a Rottweiler puppy that will fit your needs is paramount to your success with owning this breed. Socialization and obedience training while your dog is still at a young age will allow you to easily manage and properly care for this powerful breed.