Are Rotties Good with Kids?

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A lot of the child-dog bond depends on factors such as genetics, socialization, training, and more.

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No dog breed is born with the inherent knowledge of how to be "good" with kids. You teach your Rottie how to behave around kids while teaching the children how to respect the dog's personal space as well as learning to read his signals.

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What about babies?

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Are Rotties Good with Kids?

A lot of the child-dog bond depends on factors such as genetics, socialization, training, and more.

No dog breed is born with the inherent knowledge of how to be "good" with kids. You teach your Rottie how to behave around kids while teaching the children how to respect the dog's personal space as well as learning to read his signals.

What about babies?

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