If you have ever admired a Rottweiler and wanted
to make these gorgeous dogs your own then you may have encountered
the term German Rottweiler. There is some debate when it comes to
Rottweilers; some people think that all Rottweilers are the same
while others think there is a distinction. The German type in the
species for those that believe there is a distinction differs in
appearance from the ‘American’ Rottweiler.
German Rottweilers are shorter than their American counterparts.
They are also have a stockier body, and the head of a German
Rottweiler might be a little on the blocky side. It should be noted
that the American Kennel Club standard for Rottweilers is that of
the American type of the breed. However some people simply prefer
the German Rottweiler, both types of the breed have similar
temperament.
Family Dog
German Rottweiler puppies are certainly cute and when you bring that
little puppy home everyone will fall in love with it. You have to
remember that German Rottweiler puppies eventually grow into full
sized German Rottweilers. Many people underestimate the work and
money that goes into keeping a dog like this a happy, healthy, and
loving member of the family.
It will be obvious from observing any adult German Rottweiler that
these are very strong dogs. Their height can range anywhere between
22 to 27 inches in height. They can weigh from 85 pounds to 130
pounds, which is a lot of dog! These dogs are also considered
working dogs, meaning that they need plenty of exercise.
If you would like to make this a family pet then you will need to
make sure that socialization and training starts from an early age.
The German Rottweiler with proper training can become a very devoted
pet, loyal to all in the family, and even a protector. The key here
is early training; you need to work with your dog when it is still a
puppy and a manageable size.
Training
Training is easy with the German Rottweiler because it is very
intelligent. One thing you must remember with German Rottweilers is
that this breed has a dominant personality. Without the right
training you may have a very strong dog that has a mind of its own
and an aggressive streak. Any accidents you have heard happening
with Rottweilers and people are due to bad training and poor
socialization.
Being firm with your German Rottweiler is a must; you have to make
sure that you are in charge. While it is tempting to look at bad
behavior from your dog as funny or cute when they are puppies, this
behavior will not be funny when they are full grown. Assert yourself
as boss early on from the time your dog comes home with you and you
should not have problems with your German Rottweiler.
If there is a local obedience training class for dogs you should
definitely enroll in it to help you and your dog learn all there is
to about obedience training. A few books on obedience training will
also help you to teach your German Rottweiler the right way to
behave. Another important ingredient in training your dog is
consistency. Training a little every day will go a long way towards
teaching your dog what is and what isn’t acceptable.
Exercise
Teaching your German Rottweiler to go on the leash and come when you
call are probably the most important things you need to teach your
pet. This is because you will need to give your German Rottweiler a
lot of exercise. This dog can be kept in an apartment but you will
need to make up for the lack of space with plenty of exercise. You
will find that these dogs are remarkable runners and love chasing
after balls.
Long walks, jogging, and running while you bicycle are all great
activities for your Rottweiler to keep fit. You will definitely get
fitter once you have a German Rottweiler as you will be exercising a
lot with your dog. These dogs are also great swimmers and will enjoy
a dip now and then. Get the whole family involved in your dog’s
exercise and you will all have a great time bonding with your
lovable German Rottweiler.
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