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Opposite to
what many people believe, the Rottweiler can be a
gentle, loving, and faithful pet. This breed’s
self-assurance can sometimes be confused with
aggression. While the Rottweiler does have an
assertive tendency, his main goal is to protect his
home and the family he loves. As a physically strong
dog and one that is a bold guardian, it takes a firm
but loving hand when raising this breed.
Originally, the Rottweiler was a drover dog from
ancient Roman days where it soon made its way to
southern Germany. The Rottweiler is highly
intelligent, protective, dependent, powerful, and
extremely loyal. Although used for years in law
enforcement, military, and rescue, these dogs are
now a popular choice for families.
Temperament
This breed’s temperament can vary from one dog to
another. For instance, depending on the breeder, the
litter, socialization, and training, you could end
up with a Rottweiler that is very clown-like, one
that is reserved, or a Rottweiler that simply loves
everyone he meets. Even so, keep in mind that this
breed does possess strong territorial instincts,
meaning when it comes to the people he loves, he
will protect.
One of the downsides to the Rottweiler is that they
can be somewhat of a bully to other people. For
individuals who do not know the dog, this stare-down
or physically pushing is very intimidating. Again,
taking your Rottweiler through proper training at
the right age and making sure you buy from an
ethnical breeder is strongly suggested. If you
notice the puppy acting shy, aggressive, or nervous,
pass.
Size and Color
This particular breed is physically strong and very
confident. Females will generally measure between 22
and 25 inches at the withers while males reach
between 24 and 27 inches. For weight, the Rottweiler
grows up to weigh anywhere from 80 to 120 pounds
with females being the smaller of the two genders.
This breed is robust with extreme endurance and
strength.
For color, the Rottweiler has distinct markings,
which are beautiful. The body is black, which can be
straight or slightly wavy. The beautiful tan
markings are prominent on the face, chest, and feet.
Tails of the Rottweiler are docked and when looking
at the male and female, you would notice the male
being heavier boned.
Feeding and Grooming Requirements
Remember that not all dog foods are created the
same. Your Rottweiler needs to be on a balanced diet
so he is healthy, strong, and happy. In fact,
nutrition is the key to your pet’s health so good
diet is essential. If you choose commercial foods,
make sure you buy only high quality brands such as
Iams or Science Diet. In addition to these options,
you could also choose a diet of fresh foods, which
is becoming quite popular.
The benefit to choosing fresh food for your
Rottweiler over commercial food is that it contains
natural probiotics, antioxidants, enzymes, minerals,
and vitamins. In addition, fresh foods such as lean
meats, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains are also
easier to digest and assimilate. If you want, you
could use both high, quality commercial foods
coupled with fresh food, giving your dog the best of
both worlds.
For grooming, a daily brushing of the coat will help
keep it shiny while reducing some of the shedding.
For bathing, a monthly or bi-monthly bath is about
all you need. Additionally, be sure you maintain
clean ears in that sometimes, the Rottweiler will
suffer from ear infections. Other than this, all you
need to do is keep the nails trimmed and not much
else is required.
Exercise Needs
The Rottweiler is a working breed. Because of this,
exercise is vital. Although this breed wants to
please his master, he does not do well without
exercise so a home with a yard is important. Keep in
mind that usually, a six-foot fence is suggested to
keep the dog from jumping. If you have a smaller
yard, you would want to provide daily walks or runs
to help maintain good health and attitude.
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