Rottweiler breed information and pictures
The Rottweiler is part of the Working (Molossor) group. The Rottweiler is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Rottweiler is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Schutzhund, Watch Dog The Rottweiler lifestyle is Prefers to be an outdoor dog except in extreme climates
The Rottweiler is susceptible to bloat, parvo virus and hip dysplasia. It should be noted that the enormous popularity of Rottweilers has resulted in careless breeding. This has caused a number of crippling physical and psychological problems within the Rottweiler population. It is important that when contacting a Rottweiler breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Rottweiler from a petstore which commonly are known to support Rottweiler puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Rottweiler health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Rottweiler breed standard.
The Rottweiler is susceptible to bloat, parvo virus and hip dysplasia. It should be noted that the enormous popularity of Rottweilers has resulted in careless breeding. This has caused a number of crippling physical and psychological problems within the Rottweiler population. It is important that when contacting a Rottweiler breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Rottweiler from a petstore which commonly are known to support Rottweiler puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Rottweiler health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Rottweiler breed standard.
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Rottweiler
Group: Working (Molossor)
Size: Shoulder height: 56 - 68 cm (22 - 26.75 inches).
Weight: 90-130 pounds
| Country of Origin: Germany. |
| Character: This breed is brave, very loyal, obedient, protective, watchful, and strong. It will risk life and limb to defend its family. |
| Temperment: If properly socialized, a Rottweiler makes a good playmate for children and gets along well with cats and other household animals. This is all contingent on whether the dog has had positive experiences with them when young, however. |
| Coat: Short, thick, and coarse outer layer with a thick under layer. It must always be black with brown markings. Occasionally there are long-haired varieties or there may be a white chest marking, but these traits are considered undesirable. |
| Care: When it is shedding, use a rubber glove to remove dead hairs. The ears must be kept clean, and the claws must be kept short. |
| Colour: Black/tan |
| Comments: Known for his clean, quiet, and obedient nature. Works willingly and happily for owners they are bonded with, if positive techniques are used. Requires firm, fair, and consistent discipline. Can outsmart owners. , |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Protection, Schutzhund, Watch Dog |
The Rottweiler is part of the Working (Molossor) group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Schutzhund, Watch Dog The Rottweiler lifestyle is Prefers to be an outdoor dog except in extreme climates