Description:
Kona is a lovely four year old who is in need of a new home. She looks like a minature Rottweiler but much thinner and with medium course hair. She is a loveable dog who likes to play outdoors and in. - she especially loves to play with the hose! She is crate trained but fully house trained as well. She has been professionally trained by OneGoodDog.com, walks on a leash, obeys commands (sit, stay, heel,etc). Although very friendly, she is protective of the house and hesitant aaround strangers that come in. She is a bit more afraid of men, but when she is comfortable with you, is very loving, especially with adults. She needs a home with a good size yard to play in and no small children. That is why she is having to find a new family. They love her dearly but have recently added a couple of babies to the mix and Kona is very uncomfortable with them. She would be ideal for a home with older kids or just adults. Her owners have all the supplies you need to help her transition - her crate, food, bowls, etc. I have to say, my heart melted when I saw her - she looks much like my Brandy, the dog we had when we lived in Alaska. I miss her and I know that Kona's family will miss her too. They are trying to do the right thing by her. Can you help?



*** Are you not familiar with Rottweilers? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Rottie is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. It was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.
They have a reliable temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. They require owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.