What Is A German Rottweiler?

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.