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Rottweiler
Pronunciation of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler In Short:
The Rottweiler breed is a sturdy working dog developed from a Roman cattle dog and introduced into Southern Germany more than 1,900 years ago. It stands from 213/4 to 27 in. (55.3–68.6 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 75 to 100 lb (34.0–40.8 kg). The tail was traditionally docked close to the body, but is now illegal in most Countries in Europe so it is more common to leave the tail natural.
Named for the German township of Rottweiler, a livestock center in the Middle Ages, the Rottweiler was used both as a cattle drover and as a guardian of traveling merchants; it accompanied butchers on buying expeditions, carrying money in a neck pouch. When the driving of cattle by dogs was outlawed in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, the Rottweiler was used as a draft animal and, increasingly, as a police dog. Its police-dog ability saved the breed from extinction. Today the breed is still much used in police work, personal protection, and is also raised as a pet.
Temperament of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweiler has a reliable temperament. The Rottweiler is very Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. The Rottweilers are strong fighters that seem immune to pain. The Rottweiler is serious, steady and confident. The Rottweiler is firm and careful training is essential for this breed, otherwise you may end up with a very powerful and overly aggressive dog which is out of control. Yet the Rottweiler can, with proper handling, also be loyal, loving and very rewarding companion. The Rottweiler requires owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottweiler is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. The Rottweiler is highly intelligent and has proven its worth beyond question as a police K9, military K9, and customs K9 over many centuries. Because of the Rottweilers size, training should begin fairly young - while the dog is still small, and great care should be taken to ensure that the dog is not made vicious and learns to maintain a level head when under pressure as well as in new situations. The Rottweiler needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. The Rottweiler can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leash in public places, some also require a muzzle to be worn to ensure the safety of others that he may come into contact with. When the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained, it will be a good playmate for the children. It will accept cats and other household pets as long as the dog has had a positive experience with them while it was young -it is of utmost importance to raise a Rottweiler with other animals and people around as possible. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can normally get no further than the sidewalk. The Rottweiler does well in competitive obedience, personal protection, schutzhund, and man tracking -he is slower then some other breeds when it comes to endurance and because of this he is not often used as a Police K9.
Description of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler has a massive, powerful body. A Rottweiler is muscular and athletic, it has a broad head and rounded forehead. The Rottweiler's muzzle is well-developed with a scissors bite. The Rottweiler's eyes are dark with an expression of goodwill and loyalty. The Rottweiler's ears are triangular, carried forward, and its nose is wide and black. The Rottweiler's lips are black and inside the mouth it is dark-colored. The Rottweiler's tail is customarily docked. The Rottweiler is often born with rear dewclaws, these are usually removed when the tail is docked. The Rottweiler's coat is short, hard and thick. The Rottweiler is black with brown markings on the cheeks and muzzle, paws and legs. A red color with brown markings version of the Rottweiler also exists. There is a deficiency in the hair gene making the coloring a lighter red. Rottweiler bitches often have large litters; 12 puppies are not uncommon.
Height, Weight of the Rottweiler:
Height: Dogs (Males) 24-27 inches (61-69 cm.) Bitches (Females) 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.)
Weight: Dogs (Males) 80-100 pounds (43-59 kg.) Bitches (Females) 75-90 pounds (38-52 kg.)
Health Problems of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler is susceptible to ACL damage. Prone to hip dysplasia. The Rottweiler tends to snore and overeat. The Rottweiler is also prone to entropion (narrowing of the slit between the eyelids).
Living Conditions of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will be sufficient.
Exercise Requirements of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler needs plenty of exercise. You can't give these robust dogs too much work or exercise; they thrive on it. Running in the woods and in open country makes the Rottweiler very happy and they have no desire to wander from you. Swimming or running beside a bicycle are perfect activities for the Rottweiler and it also loves retrieving a ball.
Life Expectancy of the Rottweiler:
About 10-12 years.
Grooming of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler's smooth, glossy coat is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.
Origin of the Rottweiler:
The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, the Rottweiler was used as a herding dog. It was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the Rottweiler 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: Man Tracking, Cattle and Sheep Herding, Watch Dogging, Guarding, Police K9 Work, Carting, Competitive Obedience and Personal Protection.
Canine Group of the Rottweiler:
Mastiff, AKC Working, Protection, Working
Recognition of the Rottweiler:
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Photographs of the Rottweiler: Coming Soon
The Rottweiler
Rottweiler Puppies
Rottweiler snuggling with a Lamb friend
Rottweiler with Children
Rottweiler Working:
Rottweiler Hunting for Foul in Europe
Rottweiler Agility:
Rottweiler running an Obstacle Course
Rottweiler Jumping over Agility Fence/Wall
Rottweiler Walking an Elevated Agility Plank
Rottweiler Advanced Agility
Rottweiler Playing:
Rottweiler Playing with Toy
The Rottweiler Playing in the Snow
The Rottweiler Swimming
Rottweiler Advanced Obedience
The Rottweiler Advanced Obedience
Rottweiler Personal Protection
Rottweiler Protecting an Automobile
Rottweiler Protection Trained
The Rottweiler can also be Trained for many other tasks:
Rottweiler Tracking
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