Ivy is a a purebred, papered Rottweiler puppy.  Her owner purchased her on Craigs List and then ended up surrendering her to us because his mother pointed out to him that being a college student, he would have neither the time nor the money to care for a puppy.  Mom is right!  Judy always tells college students, "Focus in on your studies.  Enjoy this unique time in your life.  Then, after you have graduated and settled into a job and home, well, that is when you can consider adopting a dog."  Good advice.  Take it!

Meanwhile, sweet Ivy is a precious angel waiting for a precious home!

*** 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.