Do tell him to do his research properly. The Rotties today are not the Rotties of 20 years ago.

My Brother In Law had 3 at different times in his life. Only 1 I would trust and he was an absolute doll.

As with any guarding breed, if you don't do your homework and don't train them to a T, you're in for trouble.

They are also an indimidating looking breed and can sense the fear in people. Their approach with other dogs is even different from the norm.

I used to love Rottweillers and wanted one many moons ago. But like I said, they were pretty popular a way back and became overbred and some of the breeders weren't too picky about what they bred together.

That said, there are even bad Golden Retrievers out there because of poor breeding and I am a huge advocate of Goldens.

Also puppies and small children .. while they look cute together - are a bad mix.

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