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Getting To Know The Rottweiler

Getting to know your dog starts by getting toare even black splotches on the inside of the
know its breed, and that includes getting amouth. The one most prominent feature of
better idea about its appearance,this breed is the head, which appears to be a
personality, and health requirements. Here'slittle over-sized. Giving the dog its look
what  you  need to know about the Rottweiler:of being alert, the forehead is wrinkly.
This dog also has teddy bear eyes, often with
The Rottweiler dog, often referred to as aa calm but alert expression. In comparison
"Rottie," is an amazing creature that hasto the head, the Rottweiler has small ears,
been given a bad name over the years due tolaid close to the head. Even the coat of
it getting into the wrong hands. This largethis breed is special, being of medium length
dog is indeed powerful and robust but alsowith  an  undercoat  that  is  waterproof.
sweet and eager to please. The Rottweiler
originated from Germany although it has alsoAlthough a Rottweiler is born with a tail,
been linked to Roman Empire days as well.these are generally docked extremely short.
With people traveling long distances withThe reason is that Rottweilers used for
cattle, this breed of dog was helpful withworking can have problems with the tail
herding duties, along with protection frombreaking and then getting infected from being
prey  or  robbers.in the field. In most cases, a reputable
veterinarian will perform the minor surgery
Sometime around the end of the 19th century,while the dog is still in the puppy stage,
the Rottweiler's popularity had dramaticallywhich allows less pain and a quicker healing.
declined. However, with the start of WWII,
this breed's popularity level again began toFinally, this particular breed has a broad,
climb, as the need for a strong, obedient,strong chest. Because of the extra room, the
and intelligent dog was needed for policelungs have much more capacity than that of
work. The Rottweiler fit the need perfectly.other dog breeds. According to the American
But something else happened. People alsoKennel Club, the dog's back needs to be
discovered that this breed of dog had anstraight (no sloping) and for males, a height
extremely loving and loyal side, which nowof 24 to 27 inches with the female hitting
made them a popular choice for families. Byabout 22 to 25 inches. Weight also varies,
1935, the American Kennel Club had officialmales averaging around 110 pounds with
recognized  the  breed  for  show.females  around  95.
Sadly, we still see bad publicity associatedTemperament  and  Personality
with this breed of dog - not because the
breed is ferocious or evil but becauseIf a Rottweiler is socialized when young,
irresponsible owners get their hands on theintroduced to various situations, loved,
breed, sometimes teaching them to fight. Allplayed with, fed properly, exercised, and
of this has caused a serious misunderstandingtrained, it would make an outstanding
about the Rottweiler, which is a real shame.addition to just about any home. However,
The truth is that while this breed does tendbecause there are strong personality traits,
to be protective, if the dog is socializedpeople have taken an innocent dog, teaching
young, handled with a firm hand, andthem to guard drug houses, and even attack
introduced to various situations it will makepeople.
a wonderful, devoted pet that is great with
children  and  other  animals.Yes, the Rottweiler can be a little stubborn
sometimes, even those carefully raised but
Physical  Appearanceoverall, this dog is calm and they live off
the attention of owners. The size and
This breed of dog looks strong, proud, andstrength of the breed makes them a great
almost like royalty. The Rottweiler is blackwatchdog. Even though this dog does not bark
with beautiful tan markings on the muzzle,often, when feeling threatened or afraid, the
cheeks, chest, eyebrows, and legs. When youpowerful voice is heard. Keep in mind that
look closely at the chest markings, you wouldthis is a strong breed so you want the
notice upside-down triangles. Sometimes, aRottweiler to be handled by an experienced
Rottweiler will also have a small patch ofdog  owner.
white in between these triangles. For a
family pet, this marking is fine but forHealth
showing, it is not. Then, the breed's muzzle
would be tan, with the color going down theFortunately, the Rottweiler does not have too
throat. Over each eye, there would be amany health problems. The things you want to
brown dot, which serves as the eyebrows.keep your eyes open for or even have the
Other markings include any color on the legpuppy of interest tested for would include
not going up more than one-third, each toeHip and/or Elbow Dysplasia, Bloat, various
should have a small black mark, and the areaforms of cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disorder,
under  the  tail  would  be  tan.Von Willebrand's Disease, thyroid problems
such as Hypothyroidism, and eye problems.
The Rottweiler also has black nails and thereAlso keep an eye on their weight.



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