Not sure if i want another rott

Actually it's always been the humans...

You don't see dogs using synthetic drugs.... LOL!

I have to think of every dog as an individual, but having said that "once bitten twice shy"....and you're going to laugh, but for me, I'd never own a dashund - every time I see one I'll cross the street to get away from it....I won't pet one....I've been bitten by 3 different dashunds for no damn good reason....I was bitten by a german shepherd once, but he was warning me - I was a kid mom said it was my own stupidity. I have had a horrible experience with a border collie, and knowing what I do about that breed, I know I couldn't provide a good enough home for one, so would never own another, that's for sure ! So I understand experience would make you shy....I wouldn't shun an entire breed publicly, but for me, I'd never have a dashund or a border collie...it's not advice I'd give anyone else...it's just my own personal choice....nothing wrong with you not wanting a rott after your experience.

I work in a grooming salon, and have fostered for rescue and shelters for years. There are indeed breeds that are not appropriate for every family due to special needs, and inherited behavioral traits. There are exceptions, but it is ignorant to ignore that certain breeds don't carry behavioral traits. You try washing a 200lb akita and expressing it's anal glands. I don't think I will be turning my back on one any time soon. I have had very nice rotts and terrible ones. There are nasty chihuahas and shitzus, but I'd rather get bit by one of them, and I have, daily. Rotts, pitts, and shepards do need responsible owners. Even the animal shelter website says these dogs should not be a first time pet, and that they are very strong. Personally, in my home, I am not willing to pry anyone's jaws off of anyones face. I thinks pits and rotts are beautiful. And I don't hate them, but I just can't have one in my home.

For the most part it is the humans. You will find a badly bredd dog. Some are more sensitive to sounds (babycrying or babbling)
Some dogs do not seem to take well to small children, maybe they veiw them as a pest. Rescues, especially abused, that would include those left to run free, also may have issues especially with the young who do not understand a dog's boundaries.

Most dogs with love and patience can be great with kids and other animals, but not ALL.

I got a Doberman puppy last year. Thing is, we have a border collie/Aussie cross. Border Collies are listed as the smartest dogs in the world. Dobes are #5. I thought we could handle her, since we do GREAT with Jess. She is proving to be a WHOLE DIFFERENT KIND of smart. Her mind works soooo differently. She's HIGHLY intelligent, but possessive. She plays the part of the jungle gym with my two young children. (though, I never have to worry about her being unsupervised with them because she follows me everywhere around the house)

Rotts, pits, shepherds, Akitas... Any kind of protection/guarding/working breed has a whole different realm of intelligence. It's like judging a turtle on its ability to fly. You have to know what the breed was bred to do to know how to raise it responsibly. If you can't provide a rottie with a job to fulfill his drives, don't bring one home. We have had to do some serious adjusting and finding new

Jobs for her to do because she gets very bored, and looks for things to do. Including climbing an 8' privacy fence!

Just make sure that you find a breed that will mesh with your lifestyle, or that you're happily willing to make the proper adjustments.

V was 14 mo when I decided something had to be done. Then I thought about how hard it would be to place a 14mo dog with a vice. Then I decided to push through her vice, address the problem, and if she came around and earned her keep, she could stay. She's a great dog! Tell that to whomever would be wondering why we were keeping two and rehoming her. : )

Just research. It doesn't take long. And an ugly face is really easy to learn to love!