Rottweiler
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General Description
The Rottweiler is a comparatively large dog breed with a robust, powerful appearance that signifies strength and agility. They are substantial and compact, with a body that is just slightly longer than it is tall. Their deep chest is spacious, wide, and reaches to the elbow. Chest depth of this breed is roughly 50% of the dog’s height. They have oval, well-sprung ribs and a prominent, defined forechest. Their moderately long neck is strong, well-muscled, and slightly arched. Their back is firm, straight, and extends in a straight line from the withers to the croup. Tails of this breed are customarily docked. The breed’s shoulder blades are well laid back and long, and the legs are straight, far-set, and heavily boned. Their thickly padded feet are round, compact, and feature a set of well-arched toes. The angulations of the forequarters and hindquarters are balanced. The Rottweiler’s head is medium in length, broad between the ears, and the forehead line is moderately arched. They have a pronounced stop and a tapered muzzle with a straight bridge. Their broad jaws feature a complete set of teeth that close in a scissors bite. Eyes of this breed are medium-sized, almond-shaped, and moderately deep-set. The preferred eye color is dark brown. The Rottweiler’s medium-length outer coat is straight, dense, flat, and coarse. An undercoat is present on the dog’s thighs and neck, but the thickness of this undercoat will vary according to climate. The coat is shortest around the face, head, ears, and legs. The coat color for this breed is black with markings of rust or mahogany. Female Rottweilers have a smaller frame and lighter build than their male counterparts, but they do not appear weak and their bodies do not lack substance or structure.User added info
there great with kids and there more of house pet than they are outdoor pets
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Character
The Rottweiler is even-tempered, brave, and loyal. Because of their strong protective instincts, they will defend their family fiercely. While they have a reliable, stable temperament, they are naturally strong fighters. They are confident, serious, and calm. Firm, careful training is vital for this breed. With proper training, the Rottweiler is a loyal, loving companion, but improper training and socialization can result in an overly powerful and aggressive dog. This breed requires a dominant owner. To be truly happy, they need a good deal of human interaction and companionship. They sometimes have a tendency to be aggressive towards other dogs. If properly trained and socialized, this breed is very good with children. While they are leery of strangers, they are very welcoming towards friends and relatives of their family. they are also veary balanced,tranquil,obedient,brave,easilytraind. It becomes vicious only when its master is attacked.It can be used for cowherding and can be trained for defense. It is also a veary gentle dog, and can live and sleep outdoors.
Size
24 – 27 inches
Weight
85 – 130 pounds
General Health
Like many other large dog breeds, the Rottweiler is prone to hip dysplasia. Other health concerns include ACL damage and entropion. This breed has a propensity to overheat. They typically live for 10 to 12 years.Have many health problems to whach out for heart problems, eye diseases, thyroid problems, cancer, OCD, HD, and allergies
History
While the exact origin of the Rottweiler is unknown, it’s highly likely that the breed is a descendant of the Italian Mastiff. It was initially bred in the German town of Rottweil. Throughout the Middle Ages, they were heavily utilized as a herding and guard dog. They nearly became extinct in the 1800’s, but the population made a comeback in the early part of the twentieth century after dedicated efforts were made by the enthusiastic breeders of Stuttgart. The Rottweiler has a number of natural talents including herding, tracking, watching, guarding, carting, police work, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.They where used as herding dogs 1900 years ago by the Roman army.
Maintenance
The smooth, glossy coat of the Rottweiler is easy to groom and care for. It should be brushed with a firm bristle brush and shampooed only as necessary. This breed is an average shedder.
Ideal Environment
The Rottweiler is content to live in a small household or apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are a comparatively inactive breed indoors, and they are satisfied with a small-sized yard. This breed needs a good deal of daily physical activity. They enjoy retrieving, running, and swimming, and they can never be given too much work to do.
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I have always admired Rotties from afar. I had a friend who had one, and he was the biggest, loviest baby when it came to friends and family. Now, however, I have a 19-month old daughter, and my fiance has a 3 year old and a 5 year old. He loves Rotties, too, but we're concerned because they're such big dogs. Has anyone ever had an issue with one around children? They seem to have bad reputations with people who've never had one, as I've caught a lot of heat for even suggesting getting a Rottie while I have small children.. but they seem like such loyal, loving pets if given proper attention and love, like anything else... Any feedback on the issue would be greatly appreciated.
I have had two rotties, and have 2 children. As long as you are willing to out the work in that is needed to train one, they are brilliant family pets and will do anything for the kids. Childrens age 3 & 8
My rottweiler is 9 months now, shes just been spayed... but my dog doesnt like being inside alot... she loved the outside.... she hates being inside, shes been like this since she was 8 weeks old, I treat her great and shes a great dog just I would like to know if thats normal? I take her for long walks, runs in the field, pet her and bring her inside sometimes. Shes got a large dog house and always water... but why does she like the outdoors more than inside? anyone's rottweilers like that? mines a purebred and CKC papered... so shes not mixed.
My family and I went to a kennel yesterday and fell in love with a year old Rotti, but my husband is sceptical of rotti's temperaments in general. While we interacted with the Rotti, he really took an immediate liking to me and my 10 yr olds played well with him. Can I get someone's insite to help me and my family make a decision.
i am married with a three year old daughter, my rottweiler is six years old and we have never had any problem with ben my rotty who is twelve stone but very fit and healthy, common sense is vital not only with rotties but all breeds where chiildren are concerned, i remember when sophia was sleeping in her cot downstairs only my wife and i were permitted by ben to approach sophia and anybody else had to be accompanied by my wife or myself, rotties are the most loyal dog ive ever came across, ive had a staffordshire bull terrier and an english bull terrier altough both were 1st class dogs they dont come anywhere near a rotty for protection guarding or intelligence they are so easy to train,i had ben house trained in 2 weeks and as soon as his vaccinations had been done me and my wife took him to training classes in greenford west london, he came first in every event i put him in for obedience, i personally wud'nt consider another breed they are the ultimate dog in my opinion and i have alot of knowledge of dogs
I have owned Rotti's for several years and i also owned a rescue Rotti (which to be fair i also thought like youself i would never do, as you never know the dogs past), but then I asked the same question to a friend of mine who works for the a Animal Rescue Centre, she told me the best way is to look into there eyes while giving them a treat. If the dog has been well trained it should sit and wait, then with the softest of touches, it will gently take the treat out of your hands. That is when you know if the dog is well mannered or not.
Hope this answer helps, they are a fantastic dog and friend to have.
I've been thinking about buying a Rottweiler. Do they get a long with cats?
rottweilers get along with cats very well...if you train them to were they dont dislike them....my rottweiler loves my cat and even plays with him....he show no sign of wanting to harm him:)
Rottie's generally don't like cats, but I had a 6 year old Rottie that hated all the cats he would encounter or see outside. My son came home with a 7 week old kitten, my Rottie could've cared less about the kitten in the house. The kitten was very afraid of him but learned to love him. When the cat was 6 mos. he got out and we thought he was lost my Rottie (Krom) wouldn't leave the windows he kept looking for his little buddy. Thankfully the cat returned some 14 hours later. They slept together, played chase in the house and even drank out of the same water bowl. I never thought Krom would tolerate a cat in the house because of the way he hated the outside ones. We called them Big Brother and little annoying brother. Krom passed away in Nov. 2008 and my poor cat was lost without him, so I rescued a 1 1/2 year old Rottie some months later. She gets along with the cat fine, same as Krom did. If your cat is older you will have a problem with the cat accepting the new addition of a dog. Rottie's have a bad rep with most, but they are very gentle/loving and want to be lap dogs. They are very protective of their territory and family. Hope this is helpful in your decision.
No, generally rotties do not like cats
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