Should I pay more for a Rottweiler that has long hair, is a different colour or otherwise advertised as rare?
VERY DEFINITELY NOT! These “rare” animals are rare only because an unscrupulous breeder is trying to take advantage of a person’s lack of knowledge on what is correct or incorrect in Rottweilers, with respect to the breed standard. For these rare dogs to come about, a recessive gene has managed to surface and has brought out a trait that is considered undesirable. This doesn’t mean that the animal won’t make a wonderful pet or that you cant do anything with it (i.e) obedience, therapy dog, etc.) but you will not be able to show and you should most definitely not pay extra for these dogs. If anything the price should be much less and any Rottweiler with these traits should be not bred. They should be spayed or neutered as soon as possible.
