Description:
Has a massive,powerful body. Muscular and athletic,it has a broad head and rounded forehead. The muzzle is well-developed with a scissors bite.Its eyes are dark with an expression of goodwill and loyalty. The ears are triangular, carried forward,and its nose is wide and black. The lips are black and inside the mouth it is dark colored. The tail is customarily docked. Often born with rear dewclaws, these are usually removed when the tail is docked. The coat is short,hard and thick. It is black with brown markings also exists. There is a deficiency in the hair gene making the coloring a lighter red. Rottweiler bitches often have large litters; 12 puppies are not uncommon.
Temperament:
Is calm,trainable, courageous,and devoted to their owner and family.They have a reliable temperament, protective, he will defend his family fiercely, These are strong fighters that seem immune to pain. Serious,steady and confident. Firm and careful training is essential for this breed, otherwise you may end up with a very powerful and overly aggressive dog.Yet they can,with proper handling,also be loyal, loving and very rewarding companions.The Rottweiler is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament.They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police,military,and customs work over many centuries.Because of their size,training should begin fairly young-while the dog is still small and great care would be taken to ensure that the dog is not made vicious.This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy.They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public place.When the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained,it will be a good playmate for the children.It will accept cats and others household pets as long as the dog has had a positive experience with them while it was young.Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk.The breed does well in competitive obedience, schutzhund, and tracking.
Height: 24-27 inches (61-69cm) Bitches 22-25 inches (56-63cm)
Weight: Dogs 95-130 pounds (43-59kg)Bitches 85-115 pounds (38-52kg)
Health Problems:
Is susceptible to ACL damage hip dysplasia.Tends to snore and overeat.Also prone to entropion(narrowing of the slit between the eyelids)
Living Conditions:
The Rottweiler will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised.
Exercise: The Rottweiler needs plenty of exercise. Swimming or running beside a bicycle are perfect activities for this dog and also loves retrieving a ball.
Life Expectancy : About 10-12 years.
Grooming : Is easy to groom.This breed is an average shedder.
Recognition: CKC,FCI,AKC,UKC,KCGB,CKC,ANKC,NKC,NZKC,APRI
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