German Rottweilers

Okay all my life i’ve had little animals toy poodles chiuawa yorkies birds lizards rabbits etc.. I really love the type of dogs above and alot of my family has had these types of dogs except me so i know how to handle them a bit but what do i need to know really if i want one of these type of dogs. I know they can be aggressive and im kind of nervous that one day they’ll turn on me is what is preventing me from getting one one day. What should i do to make sure they stay tamed and gentle?
haha nooo i think there beautiful .Like im good with dogs and taking care of them i just want to know if there stuff i should know about them that i dont already know
and yes i know but thats because of poor training and lack of being social mostly…
LoL bri when i was 8 i hung out with a 180 pound rottweiler… I know how to take care of a dog i just want to know tipss not a lecture…. im not stereotyping the dogss im asking questions because i’ve seen alot of cons of the dog. My father own a pitbull and a doberman before i was born. My cousins all had pitbulls too while my uncle owned the rottie … Now if you want to give tips id love to hear em.. not a lecture..
Thanks to those actually gave me good advice. Much appreciated
Bri stfuu lol…. you sound like your getting offended cause i said a simple term such as "i dont want it to turn on me" because i hear it all the time. Im asking people on yahoo answers just for some tips that my family or even i might not even know and possibly look upon that. Get off your period its not cute. Everyone else thanks for your information.

Well a dog won’t turn on your as long as you keep all it’s needs fulfilled. Like walking, keeping it social, Giving it a job to do every day, feeding and watering it.

And you have to make sure it is very tame around people and other dogs or you can have a problem. But what I would do is go to a good breeder that shows the breeds above and see what the dog’s needs are since you are not sure one how to keep them happy. This way they can help you with home work on the dog and find out which of the breeds is best for you. Some people don’t do the home work and think that just a dog will work and then find out they weren’t meant for this dog breed and take it to the shelter.

Please do a lot of home work. And to tell you the truth, smaller dogs are more likely to bite then a large dog because most people with small dogs don’t want to hurt the breed so they don’t do exercise, discipline and affection in that order. Now so you know each of these dogs will need at least 1 hour a walking every day because they are more of the hyper breeds. And they are all working breeds. Good luck to you I have a Rottweiler, chow chow and german shepherd mix. He is as hyper as a german shepherd but just as Intelligent as the rottweiler and german shepherd combined.

I am moving to NYC this summer and own a seven year old German Rottweiler. He is a wonderful well behaved dog and I KNOW he can handle apartment living (as well as I being able to handle having a dog living in an apartment). My only obstacle is finding decent places in lower manhattan that allows this breed. Any thoughts?

There are tons of dogs in Lower Manhattan. You have to find a Real Estate agent and make it perfectly clear, that you are looking for a pet friendly apartment that will accept your Rottweiller. You simply do not look or take any apartment that does not welcome your dog.

Will it be difficult? Yes. Is it impossible? No. Just don’t settle.

BTW, there are tons of rotties, pits and other large breed dogs living in Lower Manhattan.

For military duty during WW2? I have heard they were used by the Roman army in B.C. and wondered how far back in history this breed was used and for what.

Yes.

During World War II (Roman numeral for "2"), both the Nazi forces and Allied forces used Rottweilers.

The breed is an ancient one, with beginnings in Germanic areas conquered by the Romans. They take their name from the town of Rottweil in the area of Wurttemberg in what is now Germany.

Actually, Rottweilers were more than just dogs used for military purposes. Initially, they were working dogs on farms, herding cattle and pulling carts with farm produce. They also guarded the farmstead and the farm animals, keeping them from harm from unscrupulous people and predatory animals. (Who or what is going to argue with a barking Rottie?)

Sources:
* http://www.rckrotts.com/history.html
* http://www.akc.org/breeds/rottweiler/history.cfm
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rottweiler

If you need more information on the breed and their uses throughout history, I suspect your local library (school library, public library or campus library, if you are a college/univ. student) will have some books on the subject. A reference librarian will be happy to help you find what you seek.

Rottweilers with good breeding lines and which are well-trained are great, gentle dogs and are also good watch dogs.

The best Rottie I ever knew was a female named "Thunder." I wish I had a photo of her sniffing at a baby bird that had fallen from it’s nest. I was worried she might just open her mouth and gobble the little bird in one bite, but all she did was sniff at it and continue her gentle walk. She was also addicted to small bites of "kitty food" (canned cat food.)

The dogs are strong and only ferocious when humans mistreat them and train them to be that way.

Best wishes

I’m not sure I can handle the very demanding training they require.
Exercise? Sure. I am a hiker, outdoorsy person, love to run dogs, they would not be missing out an exercise requirements! I grew up with a pitbull and she was very well trained/exercised because of me and my efforts, but thats another story..
Anyways, I LOVE the look of german shepherds, but have heard they are prone to aggression if not handled correctly, and I am not a "dog expert" by any means, and could not afford to have someone else train them. Obviously I could train basic commands, and I am an experienced dog owner, but I’m fearful the german shepherd may be too much? For those of you that owned GSD’s I am wondering just how much of my ideas are true.. are they excessively demanding? Are the prone to agression? Any stories you have to share about that? I do have young children around my house(relatives kids) and a baby will be coming in a few years and I obviously plan to keep my dog whichever I buy for the full length of his or her life. Would you still recommend this breed? Everything I said also applies to rottweilers..Another breed ive always wanted but am scared of aggression/stories/media/ difficulty to train. I’m just trying to be a responsible dog owner here, and yes I have looked up information on both breeds, but I haven’t met any in real life that I’ve spent significant amount of time with. Besides a rott my grandparents owned named Kaiser that WAS aggressive. (they were idiots though).
I guess my main questions are: Are my theories right? Should I chose another dog, or take a chance at buying one?
If I do go through and bring one into my life, what do I need to do?
What is the difference in temperament and handling in Rotts and GSDS? Is there a difference in their genders? im leaning towards a female GSD or a male rott?
Can you please recommend other breeds that look like a german shepherd but with a more mild mannered temperament that isn’t known for aggression? I just love the look of german shepherds.
Any other recommendations are appreciated.

Thank you so much

As gsd owner for over 45 years I can recommend getting a gsd as a companion.
They are not aggressive if socialised well from puppyhood and they are loyal and intelligent dogs.
Yes, they do need to be trained and you must be very firm but fair with them and they will respond with devotion to you if you are their leader and mentor.
A gsd would make a wonderful hiking companion and once they are over 1 year old would be mature enough to hike with you all day.
Gsd`s vary in temperament just like any other dog. Some are born to be dominant and some as followers. The working line gsd`s usually need more mental stimulation than the ones bred for the pet market and I would go for a middle of the road sort of gsd which is the best all rounder unless you are into dog sports. Thats just my opinion though.
Can`t advuise on the Rottie as i have never owned one and they are not one of my favourite breeds. Probably because I have been bitten by two for no reason..lol. But I am sure there ARE some nice ones about.!!!
I have male gsd`s and I find them wonderful dogs. I have also owned 3 females in the past who were great dogs too. Good Luck with your choice.