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 Breed Group:
Working
Weight:
male: 85-135, female: 80-100
lbs
Height:
male: 24-27, female: 22-25
inches
Color(s):
black with tan markings
Coat:
The Rottweiler has an outer coat
that is short, straight, dense and of medium length.
The coat should always be coarse to the touch. The
undercoat should be present around the neck and
thighs. Coat should never be wavy or curly. The
Rottweiler has one of the most noticeable coats with
the distinct black and bright rust coloring along
their legs, underbelly and muzzle.
Overview:
The Rottweiler has origins
that are unknown, however it probably descended from
the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, the
Rottweiller was commonly used as a herd dog. The
Rottweiler became nearly extinct in the 1800's, but
made a wonderful comeback in the early twentieth
century by breeders in Stuttgart. The Rottweiler
today is used for a variety of things such as
tracking, herding, watch dogging, police work,
obedience trails, as well as guarding which he does
exceptionally well in.
Character:
The Rottweiler can be a very
fun loving dog, however he is very powerful and can
be serious at times. Early obedience training and
socialization is a must. This breed can be very
territorial and protective of their family and their
environment. Rottweilers can be very intimidating,
still retaining an undeserving reputation as a
vicious and/or mean dog, however they do extremely
well in a family environment.
Temperament:
The temperament of the
Rottweiler can vary. Some can be very affectionate
and somewhat of a clown, while others can be
bullies. It is critical that this breed is
socialized at an early age. Rottweilers can do well
with children if raised around them, but should be
supervised around small children due to their sheer
size and power. The Rottweiler can do well around
other dogs, however can be somewhat combative and
can show aggression if not socialized properly as
this is a very protective breed of both their family
and their territory.
Care:
The Rottweiler has a short and
glossy coat that is relatively easy to groom. An
average shedding breed, brushing with a firm bristle
brush regularly should remove any excess hair or
dead hairs. Bathing too often will remove the
natural oils from the coat and/or skin. Dry
shampooing is used by many Rottweiler owners as well
as breeders so they are not to remove the essential
oils in this breeds coat.
Training:
Rottweilers are very eager to
earn and will excel if given the opportunity.
Obedience training is a must as this breed can
become destructive without enough stimulation. A
firm and dominant hand must be used when training
this powerful breed. The Rottweiler is extremely
intelligent and does well in many different sports
and trials, but can also be stubborn. Obedience
classes are recommended, but not always required.
Activity:
The Rottweiler should have at
least a large sized yard. They aren't really active
indoors, so they need plenty of exercise outdoors,
off lead preferably. This breed loves long walks and
should have at least two long walks per day totaling
at least two hours of exercise per day.
Ownership: If
you are looking for
Rottweiler puppies for sale from reputable
Rottweiler breeders or to adopt a Rottweiler
from a
Rottweiler rescue then make sure you understand
as much about the
dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research
by reading the breed information about the
Rottweiler puppy above. Search our dog breeds
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