Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

The reason we bought a Doberman was because we'd had an attempted break-in during the night when my husband was away. My first step was to speak to my vet and ask his advice on the best breed/age etc of the dog. He told me only to buy one from a reputable breeder who only breeds one type of dog. Don't buy a dog if you cannot see the mother...you should be able to pet her without her showing any signs of aggression. Ideally you should be able to see the sire.

The dog's owner should be capable of handling the dog...some breeds are extremely assertive...the dog has to learn the owner is pack leader. The dog should be trained properly...and socialised. It should also have the correct amount of exercise for the breed.

Most of the stories I've read about dog attacks are dogs from unsuitable homes.

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Originally Posted by Michelmas

The wife and I rescued a Foxhound 8 years ago and brought him with us when we bought our home. Before then, we rented a condo and only had to pay $25 a month pet fee [for possible carpet damage], no insurance required. In our new house, our neighbour runs a daycare just over the road from us in her house. She was fine with the Foxhound but was not happy when we rescued a pure bred pitbull [4 months old]
She knows us and trusts us with our dogs so we gradually changed that prejudice about the breed.
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Originally Posted by Steerpike

All sounds good advice ....



And it would seem to suggest a 'rescued' dog would not 'qualify' to JerseyGirl's standards - you have no idea what happened in those 4 months.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

The reason we bought a Doberman was because we'd had an attempted break-in during the night when my husband was away. My first step was to speak to my vet and ask his advice on the best breed/age etc of the dog. He told me only to buy one from a reputable breeder who only breeds one type of dog. Don't buy a dog if you cannot see the mother...you should be able to pet her without her showing any signs of aggression. Ideally you should be able to see the sire.

The dog's owner should be capable of handling the dog...some breeds are extremely assertive...the dog has to learn the owner is pack leader. The dog should be trained properly...and socialised. It should also have the correct amount of exercise for the breed.

Most of the stories I've read about dog attacks are dogs from unsuitable homes.

If we had other children visiting we would always make sure the dogs were locked away safely. Mainly because I was worried that the dog may knock a child over and it would be misread by the parents.

Originally Posted by Brat1

Just thought I would update you guys. The rental that said it would accept the dog and was fine with the fact he was a rotti, but wanted an insurance policy to cover him, we now have another problem. The first insurance company which insure Rottweilers now can't provide us with a policy because of a lack of a Social Security number. What is it they say - one step forward, 4 steps back. The stress levels are now at breaking point and am just waiting on the next set back. Anybody got a tent handy!!!!

Originally Posted by ajcmals

Backtracking from my recent post... well done! Looks like you are making progress. Good For You

Originally Posted by Brat1

Yippee!!!!!

Have managed to find a rental where there is no restrictions or insurance required for our rottweiler Buster. Hopefully the documentation we have provided the realtor will be sufficient for the credit check and we will have agreement on a lease for a year.

Thanks for all the good advice and support. It helps a lot. Thanks British Expats

Originally Posted by Brat1

Yippee!!!!!

Have managed to find a rental where there is no restrictions or insurance required for our rottweiler Buster. Hopefully the documentation we have provided the realtor will be sufficient for the credit check and we will have agreement on a lease for a year.

Thanks for all the good advice and support. It helps a lot. Thanks British Expats

Originally Posted by Michelmas

The term "Rescue" has many interpretations. I know the full history of the dog. My wife is friends with the breeder. I don't agree with breeding dogs, favoring rescuing where possible. This dog was sold and then returned to the breeder after 1 day [long story and not pertinent]. When the breeder had a new litter of puppies due she was going to send the pit bull to the pound [I don't agree with it, but I understand it as they are in the "business" of breeding/selling dogs, not keeping them as pets].

Originally Posted by Brat1

Yippee!!!!!
Have managed to find a rental where there is no restrictions or insurance required for our rottweiler Buster. Hopefully the documentation we have provided the realtor will be sufficient for the credit check and we will have agreement on a lease for a year.

Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake

Fantastic! I was hoping you would find something.

Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake

Sorry, but a real breeder wouldn't send one of their dogs to the pound.

Originally Posted by Brat1

Yippee!!!!!

Have managed to find a rental where there is no restrictions or insurance required for our rottweiler Buster. Hopefully the documentation we have provided the realtor will be sufficient for the credit check and we will have agreement on a lease for a year.

Thanks for all the good advice and support. It helps a lot. Thanks British Expats