That is my concern, for everybody who wants a Rottwieler due to them being great dogs when trained properly, there are others who want them and will not invest the time and effort into training.
I had a room mate who had a Rottwieler- and he was a great dog. I could train him to do just about anything; usually pretty quick as well. Unfortunately my room mate did not spend the time with him that is needed, and after I moved out apparently things went further downhill for the dog. The dog would intentionally do things that would get him into trouble, as that was the only attention he would ever get. The room mate never "got" why the dog would defecate in the house when I wasn't home; and then would also never do it when I was home. The dog knew what to do to get my attention, and how to ask me to go for a walk.
So yes, get a Rottwieler if you have the time to spend with a smart, loving and loyal dog. Do not get one if the main reason is "they are badass."
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