Rottweilers are victims of their own success. Rottweilers are such impressive dogs that many people want one just to be fashionable, or because they think a Rottweiler would be cheaper than buying a home security system. Rottweilers are big, powerful dogs that often do not know their own strength. They are very good with children, but often not so good with adults. They need regular exercise in order to burn up their natural exuberance.

In this way, most Rottweilers and Rottweiler mixes that wind up in Rottweiler rescues or your local animal shelter arrive through no fault of their own. Rottweilers have also been abandoned just because they somehow physically do not measure up to the breed standard. Some are abandoned because they have health problems prone to big dogs like hip dysplasia that the previous owners could not be bothered to pay vet bills for. Very, very rarely do Rottweilers enter shelters or rescues because of being vicious.
There are many ways to find a good, reputable Rottweiler rescue. You could ask your vet, your local Rottweiler breeder or your local animal shelters if there are any Rottweiler rescues in your area or your state. You could also check the classified of Rottweiler periodicals, or even all-breed dog magazines, which often have advertisements for Rottweiler rescues. You might even check out a dog show to see if you can find any Rottweiler rescues. These are all great ways to learn a lot about dogs, especially Rottweilers.

But the fastest way of finding a Rottweiler rescue is online. If you go to a website called “Rottweiler Rescue Groups Nationwide” there is a comprehensive list of Rottweiler rescues in America. Keep in mind that there is no oversight organization for any animal rescue center, including Rottweiler rescues. However, they all must be non-profit organizations that can show you their registered charity number.
You should never be allowed to immediately take or “reserve” a dog to be shipped to your home from legitimate Rottweiler rescue groups. If you come across a website claiming they are a Rottweiler rescue, with puppies available for a price with no questions asked, then this is just a front for a puppy mill or for a dog thief. It should take at least two weeks from you filling out an initial adoption application to bringing home a Rottweiler.

You will be vetted and have more background checks done on you than when you applied for a mortgage. This is a sign of an excellent Rottweiler rescue. They will check your home, that you are not in trouble with the police for animal cruelty charges, and often need a letter of reference from your veterinarian before you can even meet a prospective Rottweiler for adoption. A good Rottweiler rescue will also let you call them long after the adoption for Rottweiler information on training and behavior tips.

National Rottweiler rescue groups save hundreds of dog lives every year. Searching the Internet is another way to get good Rottweiler information.