Rottweiler

rottweiler

  • Life expectancy

    8 - 10 years

  • Weight

    Male 45 - 60 kg

    Female 45 - 50 kg

  • Height

    Male 45 - 60 kg

    Female 45 - 60 kg

  • Hair

    Hard,semi-long,even short in some copies

  • Group

    cattle grazing,guard dog,draft dog

  • Nicknames

    Perro carnicero de Rottweiler,Rottie

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Rottweilers are powerful and impressive dogs with elegant black and tan coats. They are strong and brave. Protective and very loyal to their social group, they are distrustful of strangers. Once he is confident, he is an adorable, friendly and affectionate dog, particularly with children. Although a Rottie's nature is to "protect and guard", they are not known for being naturally aggressive, although over many years they have unfairly earned the reputation of being one of the most aggressive breeds in the world. They are extremely loyal, which means that when needed, a Rottweiler will stand his ground without hesitation at all and protect his owners as well as their property.

It is a category 2 dog, subject to strict regulations. Their education should be started from a very early age by people with experience.

Characteristics of the Rottweiler

  • SIZE

  • EXERCISE NEEDS

  • EASY TO TRAIN

  • GOOD WITH CHILDREN

  • KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS

  • HEALTH OF THE BREED

  • COST TO KEEP

  • INTELLIGENCE

  • TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE

Why choose a Rottweiler?

PROS

  • Rottweilers are very intelligent and self-confident dogs.

  • They are extremely loyal and devoted dogs.

  • Easy maintenance in terms of cleanliness

  • They are "natural" guard dogs, since they are protective by nature

  • Very loyal and protective of their owners' families and properties.

CONS

  • Rottweilers Are Not a Good Choice for First-Time Dog Owners

  • Early socialization and training are essential

  • They can be very demanding

  • They are large dogs and therefore need enough space to express themselves properly.

  • The puppies are extremely boisterous

  • Socialization and training should begin early and be constant throughout the Rottie's life.

  • Sometimes they can show aggression towards other animals

  • Some Rotties drool a lot, especially after eating or drinking water.

  • They are known to suffer from quite a few health problems, so vet bills can be high.

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Origin and history of the Rottweiler

The real origin of the Rottweiler remains a bit confusing. Many people speculate that the breed arose when the Romans purchased dogs during their invasion of Europe and crossed them with indigenous breeds such as the Entelbucher, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and others.

Rotties were often found in southern Germany and Switzerland and the breed got its name because many of them were left behind in the cattle trading town of Rottweil in the southern Black Forest region of Germany. His main job at that time was herding and guarding livestock and his reputation for being loyal and brave spread to other parts of the country.

These large, impressive dogs became popular with butchers and were often seen pulling carts. At that time they were known as Rottweiler Metzgerhunds, which translated means Rottweil butcher's dog.

In the 19th century, Germany banned cattle driving, which meant that the need for Rotties decreased and it was not until 1914 that they began to be valued again for their work as war dogs.

Today, the Rottie remains a popular choice, not only for its guarding skills, but also for its impressively gentle and loyal nature, which has seen them find a place in the hearts and homes of many people around the world.

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Character ofthe Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is known for being an active dog and needs plenty of exercise as well as mental stimulation to make them truly happy and balanced.

It is essential that Rottweiler training begins early and puppies must be well socialized from a very young age so that they grow into relaxed and more confident adult dogs. It is vital that they are treated with great respect and that positive reinforcement is used when training them. They are known for being self-confident and highly intelligent, which means they quickly pick up on new things, both good and bad. However, in the right hands they are obedient dogs that excel in all types of dog sports activities.

Although a Rottie makes a good family pet, their large size means that you have to be careful around small children. They are a very good option for people who work from home or for families where one person tends to stay home when everyone else is away, as they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time, which can cause a Rottie to develop a condition known as separation anxiety. If left to their own devices, they can become annoying barkers or diggers, and given their size they are capable of carrying out great damage.

A fully mature Rottweiler is an extremely strong dog and can be very demanding as well as arrogant at times. The "guard" instinct is a trait that is deeply ingrained in your psyche.

They are extremely happy when they can be with their owners and will follow them everywhere just to be with them and to check out what is going on in their environment and they hate when they are left out of anything.

Curiosities about the Rottweiler

  • Rotties were once a popular choice among German butchers and were known as the "butcher's dog."

  • They were used to pull carts and drive cattle in times past.

Names for Rottweiler

Churri, Manolo, Drago, Eros, Helena, India

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