All About Rottweilers
The Rottweiler is a muscular, highly protective dog
that is a favorite for police and the military. They
have a reputation as a dog not to fool with and they
strike fear in the bad guys. They need to be extensively
socialized to get along with other pets and other dogs.
They can get along well with children if they are older.
As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with
a puppy or dog. They can do well with a fenced yard
for exercise but they expect plenty of family time.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult
size (two years old or older) of the male Rottweiler
is 24 to 27 inches to the withers (highest point of
the shoulder) and 95 to 130 pounds. The female ranges
from 22 to 25 inches to the withers and 85 to 115 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds
have certain inherited health problems associated with
that specific breed and the Rottweiler is no exception.
Be on the look out for Parvo, eye problems, progressive
spinal cord disorder, Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic
based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis
pain and lameness), and bloat (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus,
the second leading killer of dogs, can kill within the
hour, this space is too limited for a complete explanation
but you should read up on this). Feeding more then once
a day and avoiding exercise right after meals may help
guard against bloat. This disease list is an informative
guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant
threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete
list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the
first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for
shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for
check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog
sweets.
*Grooming. The Rottweiler has a double coat. The
outer coat is medium length, flat, dense, coarse and
straight. The inner coat is thick or thin depending
upon climate. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing
will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, help
you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your
emotional bond with her.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with
toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which
can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease.
Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and
clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet.
*Life Span. The Rottweiler can live between 8 and
9 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent
living conditions.
*History. The Rottweiler comes from Germany where
they were used for control livestock. They evolved into
being used for guard dogs, military and police dogs.
They were first registered by the American Kennel Association
in 1931.
Some Registries:
*American Rottweiler Club
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 4 to 10 Rottweiler puppies
Category: Working Group
Terms To Describe: Powerful, robust, endurance, strength,
agility, calm, courageous, confident, aloof, guardian,
protective
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Very good watch dog.
Very good guard dog.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Tends to snore.
Tends to over eat.
Needs strong obedience training early.
*Other Names Known By: Butchers Dog, Metzgerhund, Rottie
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this
information may be correct for your dog. This information
is meant as a good faith guideline only.
About the Author
Mitch Endick is a short article writer, editor and website
developer for the popular pet site petpages.com. www.petpages.com
is a pet information site with free pet ads, dog classifieds,
and puppy for sale info
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