Rottweiler

The Rottweiler was originally Most important, they are popular family guardians and friends. Novice pet parents should beware, as these dogs are strong and intense. They need experienced care and training. Consistent, energetic pet parents will find a loving, faithful, and intelligent friend for life in a Rottie! Advertisement It’s important to remember that dogs of any breed can suffer from health issues throughout their lives. A good pet insurance plan can help you prepare to give your dog the care they need at any age. See all dog breed traits and facts about Rottweilers below! Rottweiler Dog Breed Pictures Contrary to popular belief, small size doesn’t necessarily an apartment dog make. Plenty of small dogs are too high-energy and yappy for life in a high-rise. Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents are all good qualities in an apartment dog. And you can find an awesome crate for your dog here to give them a little more personal space in your apartment. • • Good For Novice Owners ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They’re also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies. Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You’ll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch. If you’re new to dog parenting, take ...

Here are the qualities you can expect from raising a Rottweiler dog, on a scale of 1 paw (low) to 5 paws (high). These attributes were rated by several pet experts, including a dog trainer, veterinarian and behaviorist. Just remember that dogs are individuals, and not all dogs, even of the same breed, will fit the mold. Rottweilers were bred to be guard dogs, and that is apparent the first time you see one. Strong and stocky with dark eyes and a coat to match, Rotties constantly assess their surroundings, ready to protect their family at any notice. All Rottweilers have black coats, but their markings come in three colors: rust, mahogany or tan. These markings are most notable on their eyebrows. The Rottweiler breed standard calls for the tail to be docked, but some pet parents prefer to keep their Rottweiler’s tail in its natural, undocked state—long and muscular. A well-trained Rottweiler dog is calm and confident. Unlike a Golden Retriever who readily welcomes guests to your home, a Rottweiler may hang back and assess the situation, not ready to make a friend. To their family, they are ready to play and ready to protect in a split second. Despite their size, your Rottweiler may think they’re a lap dog and squeeze as much of themselves onto your lap as possible. This highly intelligent and protective dog needs a confident, experienced family. Rottweilers were bred to be guard dogs, and they are really good at it. They have a deep growl they use to alert their families to...

Dog Group: Working Size: 22-27 inches tall, 85-130 lbs Lifespan: 10-11 years Energy Level: Medium Coat: Short, smooth, and shiny Shedding: Moderate Hypoallergenic: No History: The Rottweiler descends from mastiff-type dogs that were used to drive and guard herds of cattle alongside Roman troops during long marches. During the marches, the Roman dogs bred with local dogs across Europe, which laid the foundation for the Rottweiler. The resulting dogs were strong, muscular, and used by butchers to drive cattle to market and pull carts. However, once motorized vehicles became more prominent, there wasn't much need for Rottweilers anymore. Luckily, a breed club for Rottweilers was formed in 1901 in an attempt to revive the breed. Over time, other countries began to appreciate the Rottweiler's strength and working abilities. The breed had arrived in the United States by 1931, and was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in the same year. Temperament: The Rottweiler is a confident, alert, and self-assured breed with a very strong work ethic. Rottweilers are affectionate with family, but tend to be aloof with strangers, although they should never be aggressive without cause. This is not a very excitable breed, and is more calm and observant than hyperactive. Rottweilers need firm and consistent training. It's important that Rottie owners establish clear leadership early on. Otherwise, a Rottweiler may try to boss their owner around. When properly trained and socialized, Ro...

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It’s a complete myth that a Rottweiler can’t be trained as a regular household dog or that they are dangerous by nature. If they respect their owner and are well-trained, they are incredibly loyal, protective, and obedient dogs who are – as I’m sure you already know – absolutely gorgeous. So we’re here in this article to show you how to train your Rottweiler, answer key questions, highlight key timelines to be aware of, and what variations in standard puppy training and Rottweiler idiosyncrasies you need to keep in mind. We’ll round off our article with some tips on specific training methods. How Does a Rottweiler’s Nature Affect Their Training? When you conjure up an image of a Rottweiler, you may reach for those classic filmic images of guard and attack dogs, the loyal servants of the protector, an all too familiar obstacle for the protagonist. And it’s true that Rottweilers are absolutely excellent at this role. They have latent aggression, are prone to biting – even in play – and are very protective of their territory. They are naturally suspicious of both new people and new dogs. You may think that their reactions are always out of aggression, but it’s not true. They also act the way they do out of fear. Keep this in mind and look for ways to comfort your dog in socialization training. Therefore, imprinting leadership and being cautious and firm during socialization with other dogs and people is more important than it is with other dogs. Is it Easy to Train a Rottweil...

Size: Weight Range: Male: 85-135 lbs. Female: 80-100 lbs. Height at Withers: Male: 26 in. Female: 24 in. Features: Floppy ears (naturally) Expectations: Exercise Requirements: >40 minutes/day Energy Level: Bred to work Longevity Range: 8-11 yrs. Tendency to Drool: Moderate Tendency to Snore: Low Tendency to Bark: Moderate Tendency to Dig: Low Social/Attention Needs: High The first impression of a rottweiler is of solid strength, and that is quite accurate. Rottweilers are slightly longer than tall, large dogs, ranging in height from 22 inches for a small female to 27 inches for a large male. Weights go from 80 to 120+ pounds (36 to 54+ kilograms). Rottweilers are blocky dogs with massive heads. Ears lie fairly tight to the head, hanging down somewhat. Muzzles are square and strong, but rottweilers can be a bit drooly because of loose flews (lips). Rottweilers should always be black with tan points, and the ideal coat is quite short, dense, and a bit harsh. Occasionally a "fluffy" puppy will turn up in a litter, but that coat is disqualified in the breed ring. Tails are docked very short, ideally one to two vertebrae long. As is common with the larger breeds, rottweilers can be slow maturing. Many do not reach full adult size until 2 or 3 years of age, although adult height is often set by one year of age. These dogs will fill out, broadening their chests and becoming the massive dogs we expect with age. Personality: Rottweilers have been selected for guarding and protectio...

The Not only that, but they’re relatively easy to manage within the homestead, as they don’t require vigorous exercise, and their intelligence makes them one of the A Brief History of Rottweiler Dogs The Rottweiler originated in Germany. Their lineage dates back to the Roman dog, the Molossus, a dog that was used to drive back cattle with. When the Romans invaded Germany, the Molossus dogs mated with multiple different breeds of local dogs, which eventually produced the Rottie, a dog also used to drive back cattle. The Rottweiler’s history is important to note while speaking of their personality because they were original breed as work dogs in the field. This breed had to be affirmative and powerful enough to evoke fear and drive cattle, and also remain the keen attentive watchdog. The Rottweiler breed seen back then does not exactly mirror the current Rottweilers seen today, but they still have some of those early characteristics. The Rottweiler of today is a heavier dog — still incredibly powerful — with such large bones that they are often not fit for vigorous activity. This, of course, means they’ve kept the watchdog traits, are still incredibly athletic, but have lost most of their workmanship. The Rottweiler is a dog once meant for the open plains, to exhaust their Rottweiler Personality Traits The Rottweiler breed often gets a bad reputation. You’ve probably heard — in one way or another — that Rotties can be incredibly aggressive, downright mean, and off-putting to...

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Here are the qualities you can expect from raising a Rottweiler dog, on a scale of 1 paw (low) to 5 paws (high). These attributes were rated by several pet experts, including a dog trainer, veterinarian and behaviorist. Just remember that dogs are individuals, and not all dogs, even of the same breed, will fit the mold. Rottweilers were bred to be guard dogs, and that is apparent the first time you see one. Strong and stocky with dark eyes and a coat to match, Rotties constantly assess their surroundings, ready to protect their family at any notice. All Rottweilers have black coats, but their markings come in three colors: rust, mahogany or tan. These markings are most notable on their eyebrows. The Rottweiler breed standard calls for the tail to be docked, but some pet parents prefer to keep their Rottweiler’s tail in its natural, undocked state—long and muscular. A well-trained Rottweiler dog is calm and confident. Unlike a Golden Retriever who readily welcomes guests to your home, a Rottweiler may hang back and assess the situation, not ready to make a friend. To their family, they are ready to play and ready to protect in a split second. Despite their size, your Rottweiler may think they’re a lap dog and squeeze as much of themselves onto your lap as possible. This highly intelligent and protective dog needs a confident, experienced family. Rottweilers were bred to be guard dogs, and they are really good at it. They have a deep growl they use to alert their families to...