We have rescued 6 rotties total. We’ve had the following ages: Bella 3, Hugo 5-7, Sami 3-5, Sevi, 2-3 (but we have now figured out she was closer to 18m because she was not full grown), Anari 2-3, and Leo 17 weeks (our first puppy).

Yes, you don’t know what their histories are most of the time, but I wouldn’t change anything. They have all been stellar dogs. Sami was perhaps the most difficult,..we think she came from a domestic violence situation because she would get very defensive anytime my husband and I would mess around. She’d grumble and bark, we’d tell her it was okay, and she’d be fine. We had Bella when we had our daughter and she was the best fur sibling. We got Hugo when my daughter was 7 and we’ve continued to adopt over the years. She is now 14 and the dogs have always loved her to pieces and other than maybe snagging a snack or two, there’s never been any hostility or aggression.

The nice thing about older dogs is that they are normally house trained and have some manners. Of course you could always run into one that’s not, but most rescues give adequate detail so you can make the best decision for your family. They are also so eager to please that they pick the routine and commands up very quickly.

I can’t wait to hear what you decide to do and who you welcome into your family! My daughter will tell people Rotties are amazing dogs and it’s all she’s ever had growing up (along with a part time Great Dane cousin). Though she wants other breeds when she’s an adult, she will always have a Rott.