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Welcome to the Rottweiler website where you will find everything you want to know about this breed. We have compiled here all the information that we thought you will ever need about this wonderful breed of dog.

These are wonderful dogs that will stand between 22 and 27 inches tall and Rottweilers usually have a short, very dense coat, which is coarse to the touch. The combination of black and rust is very distinctive, with the rust found on their chest, along the legs and the face. They are very impressive to look at owning Mastiffs for their origins.

The Background Of A Majestic Dog

History of this dog places it as early as the Roman Empire, when it was used as a herd dog, trained and used to protect and cattle, to pull the meat carts to the market and was counted on as a dependable and highly capable animal. Rottweiler types in those days had to be trained aggressively in order to properly maneuver herds of cattle when necessary. Owing to its protective and fearless nature, this dog was at the time entrusted with the money of the traders when they returned from the markets. The money was tied around the neck of the dog, which shows that this breed was highly trusted with its ability to protect property.

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There have been a lot of sinister stories told about the Rottweilers and many people still think of them as killer-dogs. It is true that some extreme incidents have happened where this dog breed mauled or even killed people. However, this happens only when the dog is not trained properly, or as a result of unscrupulous Rottweiler breeders’ work. This dog can be extremely gentle and obedient and it is also incredibly confident, highly intelligent and alert. In fact many people would be surprised to find that these fierce dogs can actually behave like clowns sometimes.

In order to have a well-behaved dog, a lot of care should be taken to insure the Rottweiler is well socialized and well trained. There are many things that are involved in Rottweiler care and you have to make sure that Rottweiler training is done with the least amount of rough handling as possible. This dog also needs to respect its owner; hence it is not advisable to have a Rottweiler if you are not physically capable to control it. Female Rottweilers are a fraction easier to handle than their male counterparts.

The Rottweiler needs a lot of exercise and is usually happier outdoors than indoors. However, a Rottie can be as happy in an apartment as anywhere else provided he is exercised well. They are excellent at tracking, guarding, herding, and protecting property.

The Rottweiler puppies are great looking but they are a handful and very destructive since they always need to chew on something. When they are young they are awfully violent and can bite pretty hard but this can be controlled by constant checking. The best way to control these dogs is with sharp voice commands but some will however, need the rolled newspaper reinforcement (roll the newspaper to make a harmless, yet very loud ‘stick’).

This will carry on till about 6 to 8 months of age, when they shift their attention to furniture and anything it finds within its reach, such as toys, books, combs and any other type of articles. You can expect to have a totally trained Rottie only when he is about 2 years old.

Health-wise, the Rottweiler is prone to hip dysplasia, eye problems and cancer and if their diet is not proper, they are likely to catch all the viruses around. They usually have a very weak immune system and need a good and sustained vaccination schedule.

If you are thinking of buying a Rottweiler then the first place you should look are Rottweiler rescue centers. These places take in and care for abandoned Rottweiler’s and are always looking for foster families to take care of some of their dogs.

There is a lot that you will need to know about the Rottweiler dog before you decide to take one into your midst. The next article aims to educate you on the most important aspects that about The Rottweiler.

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