Rottweilers

The Reputation of the Rottweiler – an Aggressive Breed?

Saturday, September 24th, 2011
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Bring up a Rottweiler in conversation and nearly everyone present will have the same mental image: a big, black, muscular dog used as a guard or police dog. Many people fear Rottweilers because they have a reputation as junkyard guard dogs or, sadly, fighting dogs. While the Rottie is certainly capable of being aggressive or dangerous, the breed is very loving. In the right environment, a Rottweiler can be a wonderful pet regardless of its mean facade.

Rottweilers, despite their many uses and classification in the AKC Working Group, were employed as herding dogs for many years. The benefit of a herding Rottweiler was that their strength made them more than capable of defending livestock as well as managing and directing it. A coyote wouldn’t stand a chance against an alert and well-trained Rottweiler protecting its owner’s property!

Since the days of being used as a herder, the Rottweiler has fallen victim to irresponsible and unethical ownership. It is a common practice to starve a strong breed to manipulate it into being an effective guard dog, but this ideology can often backfire backfire on the owner or “trainer.” Rottweilers are also bred and inbred as fighting dogs, pitted against one another in battles to the death. These types of fights are horrific and blatantly illegal in most first world countries.

Rottweilers’ images have also been damaged by the excess of inbreeding. Being very popular amongst responsible and irresponsible owners alike,
Rotties are often manufactured at puppy mills and sold to pet stores. Inbred dogs of any breed or classification are very likely to be prone to aggression. For this reason, you should never purchase a puppy, especially not a purebred puppy, from a pet store.

The negative uses of the Rottweiler are nothing more than an exploitation of its natural strength and loyalty by cruel and irresponsible owners. It is a fantastic guard dog for the ethical owner, and is a loving and wonderful pet when not protecting the home.

A Rottweiler is not the type of pet designed for an inexperienced owner or for someone without a lot of time, dedication, and patience to train their pet. Rottweilers are very intelligent, and thus very stubborn. Training needs to be firm but gentle; positive reinforcement is always best. If possible, it is best to start training as a puppy, though it is not unheard of to train an adult Rottweiler basic obedience skills.

While there is nothing wrong with using a Rottweiler as a guard dog, it is important to approach guard training a gentle hand, experience, and a “call-off” command that will make the dog stop whatever it is doing no matter what. Many owners choose to use a word in a foreign language for this command so that it can only be executed by the owner.

Despite their nasty reputation, Rottweilers are actually a gentle and loving breed, provided they have enough regular and vigorous exercise and the necessary training to be obedient. They are even good with young children and can make wonderful pets and guardians for a large family.

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Meet the Powerful Rottweiler Dog Breed

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The Rottweiler is a powerful dog breed but devoted to its family. Descended from the Italian Mastiffs, this is a very old breed that was used as a herding dog during the middle ages. During the 1800s, these dogs were almost extinct but made a comeback in the early 20th century. These dogs are often used as a guard dogs, herding dogs or for tracking.

Part of the American Kennel Club working group, the Rottweiler was admitted to the AKC stud book in 1931. This breed weighs between 85 and 1 30 pounds and stands 22 – 27 inches tall.

This breed has a large body with a massive head and powerful jaws. Despite this, the dark eyes and face havean expression of loyalty and good will. Triangular ears are carried forward in the face is accented by a wide black nose. Typically, the tale is docked and rear dew claws removed. The Rottweiler has a very short thick coat and comes in black with brown markings on the legs, paws, muzzle and cheeks.

Despite its foreboding appearance, the Rottweiler is a very calm dog that is easy to train and devoted to his family. This is a reliable dog that will protect those he loves. But because the dog is so powerful, it is important that you give him firm training so that he does not become aggressive. With proper handling these are loyal and loving companions. The dog actually has a pretty mellow temperament but can also be a good guard dog and is very smart doing well in tracking competitions, obedience lessons and schutzhund.

The Rottweiler dog breed can be prone to hip dysplasia as well as ACL damage and often snores. He can have a tendency to overeat and you need to be careful not to overfeed him. They can also suffer from a condition called entropion which is the narrowing of the slit between his eyelids.

Believe it or not, these big dogs can live in apartments as long as they get plenty of exercise. However, It’s best that they have someplace to run and play even if It is a romp in the park. You must walk them daily.

The Rottweiler is one of the easiest dogs to groom and they do not shed much at all. They merely need to be bathed when necessary and brushed with a firm bristle brush.

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Family Watch Dog

Monday, September 19th, 2011

If I say family watch dog, what do you think of? Chances are what immediately pops into your head is something like a Rottweiler or a Doberman. A large dog that looks as if he could turn an intruder into small manageable pieces. Your basic junkyard dog, essentially, although possibly with less froth.

Which is wrong, or at least incomplete. Guard dogs and watch dogs are actually two different things, although there is some overlap, and if you want to make sure your family is safe and happy, it’s good to know the difference. There are lots of great dogs for either role, but they are different roles.

If you’re thinking of large, powerful dogs, probably colored black and tan, what you’re thinking of are guard dogs (Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds etc). A guard dog is one that is bred to be able to intimidate and incapacitate intruders and other unwanted guests. By necessity, they need to be powerful, smart and well trained.

A watchdog, on the other hand, is there to make sure that you’re aware of whatever it thinks is out of the ordinary. They are not there to attack intruders, but to serve as a kind of living alarm system. If you want a good watchdog, your dog needs to be smart and alert. They don’t need to be big or scary, because that isn’t their job.

If you have a dog, they’re probably already serving as a kind of watchdog. Dogs are by their nature territorial and pack oriented, which means that if they see someone they don’t know, they are going to start barking.

In fact, most dogs need to have their watchdog tendencies trained out of them. Their natural tendency to bark at anything out of place tends to extend to squirrels, cats, mailmen and sometimes nothing at all, so people train them to be quiet.

The key to getting a good family watch dog is in how you train them. What you want is a dog that has been trained to be discerning at what it barks at. If your dog barks at everything up to and including leaves on the ground, you’re going to start ignoring him. On the other hand, if he doesn’t bark at anything, well, he’s not any kind of watch dog, even if he’s a great dog otherwise.

Some breeds make better watchdogs than others, although almost any breed can do the job with the right training. Hounds don’t make great family watch dogs because they tend to be scent oriented, and will bark at things you’ll never see. This doesn’t mean that they aren’t suitable for the job, a dog is a dog and they will bark regardless if they see an intruder, but after speaking with so many owners that have hound mixes or hound dogs in general they entertain me with their experiences. One example is a beagle mix barking for no reason into the moon, so it looked like. Hound dogs can react to scents hundreds of yards away. This Beagle would bark every time he would catch scent of small game up in the mountains positioned less then a quarter mile from the back yard.

So what breeds do make for a good family watch dog? Well, Chihuahua’s, for one. They’re smart, they’re alert and they have a distinct bark that they’re not at all afraid to use. Most terriers make good watch dogs, and Jack Russell’s and miniature Schnauzers are known for being great family watch dogs. Other popular smart watch dogs are Papillons, Poodles and Miniature Pinschers. these mentioned breed of dogs are rated among the smartest in small dogs.

In general, you want to look for a dog that is happy to bark, easily trainable, and bonds well with your family. If you get a dog that can do that, you’ve got a dog that can protect your family from harm.

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Get a Loyal Loving Friend Through Rottweiler Rescue

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Rottweiler rescue organizations provide a valuable service by serving as an alternative to the dog pound for owners of purebred Rottweiler dogs that, for a variety of reasons, must give up their dog. The owner may have gotten the Rottweilers with good intentions, planning to keep the dog for its entire life. Then something happens. Many purebred Rottweiler dogs end up homeless because of death, marriage, eviction or new children.

The Rottweiler is an excellent watchdog, and some owners get their Rottweilers for the purpose of guarding property. When the property changes hands, the watchdog may not be needed any longer needed. Instead of easing the Rottweiler into retirement as a house pet, some owners prefer to give their dogs away.

A Rottweiler dog owner who can no longer keep his or her Rottweiler can surrender the dog to a Rottweiler rescue organization. However, owners should be absolutely certain they are being forced to give up their dog before they turn the Rottweiler over to a Rottweiler rescue organization. Luckily for the dogs, Rottweiler rescue organizations are eventually able to find homes for most Rottweilers. Remember, no one should get any dog thinking that they can turn it over to a rescue group if things don’t work out.

Anyone who wants to adopt a Rottweiler rescue dog should carefully consider the decision and be absolutely sure before they make a move to adopt a dog. A commitment to a dog should last the dog’s entire lifetime.

Rottweilers are big dogs, weighing eighty to one hundred thirty-five pounds, and they have great strength. It is essential that such a strong, confident dog be properly trained, for the safety of the dog and the people around it. Obedience training for Rottweiler puppies should begin at an early age, preferably eight to ten weeks. With a rescue Rottweiler, though, you can’t be sure what kind of training the dog has already had. Owners of rescue dogs should be prepared to go through obedience training with their dogs, to correct any problems with the dog’s behavior and to introduce the dog to the structure and authority Rottweilers crave.

Confidence is a trait of most Rottweilers’ personalities, but the Rottweiler longs for a pack leader. A rescue dog owner should provide the Rottweiler with enough exercise to fulfill the dog’s need for vigorous recreation and with enough discipline to establish the owner as the leader of the pack.

Rottweiler rescue groups will only accept Rottweiler dogs that are in good health, with current vaccinations. Each dog that is accepted as a rescue dog undergoes a health and temperament evaluation by a veterinarian, and the owner who turns the dog over is required to pay a nominal fee to cover intake expenses. The fee is also meant to discourage owners from dumping dogs on the rescue groups, and encourages owners to think long and hard before surrendering their dog.

If you are interested in adopting a rescue dog, contact a Rottweiler rescue organization near you. Most organizations will require that you be at least 21 years old and that you have the permission and consent of all adults in your household. If you don’t own your own home, you will be required to provide written permission from the owner for you to adopt a Rottweiler. If you are discouraged by these requirements, please remember that they are designed to reduce the possibility of an irresponsible owner having to return a rescue dog and to make sure prospective owners understand the commitment required to adopt a Rottweiler.

If your application is approved, you will be paired up with a rescue dog and asked to foster the dog for a temporary trial period. The result is worth the wait because your Rottweiler rescue dog will be a faithful companion for the rest of its life.

Sharon Davies hopes that by explaining some of the history behind the Rottweiler that more and more people will come to feel connected to the dog instead of fearing it. When thinking of getting a Rottweiler as a guard dog, remember that there is much more to them then just a scary looking dog. A lot of Rottweiler information can be found in different books or just by talking with your vet.

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Dog Breeds – Which Are Better for Watch Dogs

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Dog Breeds - Which Are Better For Watch Dogs

Dog Breeds differ with different characteristics that are strong with each breed. For example, not all dogs are good for hunting. Not all dogs are good for home companionship. Likewise, not all dogs breeds are good for watch dogs. Did you know their is a difference between a watch dog and an guard dog? A watch dog will bark to alert the owners of an intruder. It is also an attempt to scare off intruders. This is were the usefulness of an watch dog stops. A guard dog will do the same as a watch dog and bark, but the guard dog will take it a little further. A guard dog might be trained to restrain or attack intruders. The guard dog is often large and strong enough to attack and drive away a predator. But, often times guard dogs are simply trained to restrain an intruder with his owner’s guidance. Be careful of your local laws as a guard dog could get you in trouble if it does attack someone.

If your looking for a guard dog here are three dog breeds that I would recommend.

1. Rottweilers – This dog started as just a farm dog but over the years of breeding they have developed into very strong guard dogs. Rottweilers are sometimes good around children so make sure they are well trained and acclimated to an environment for children.

2. German Shepards – Very strong breed that has been breeded just for a guard dog role. Germain shepards are not for inexperienced owners and should not be around children.

3. Doberman Pinscher – Another very strong breed. Doberman Pinschers were also breed just for the role of a guard dog. They are very aggressive and dominant of their surroundings. Once again this breed is not for inexperienced owners and should be handled with care.

As for watch dogs you have a lot of choices. Here are 3 of my best choices for watch dogs.

1. French bulldog – The French bulldog in not a great barker, but it will certainly alert the family to approaching people. A natural guardian, the Frenchie is devoted its master.

2. Boston terrier – Small, muscular and compact, the Boston terrier is one of the few truly American breeds. They are gentle, friendly dogs that are protective of family and home. Most have a good bark to alert people when strangers approach.

3. Chihuahua – The Chihuahua is a small dog with a big bark. It will bark vigorously, as if they are trying to make up for being just 6 to 9 inches tall and weighing under 5 pounds. They make sure you know when someone’s approaching the house.

Their are many more choices of watch dogs to choose from but these are my best choices.

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Rottweiler Training Tips for Training Your Rottweiler

Sunday, June 19th, 2011

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Rottweiler’s happen to be remarkable dogs. They can pretty much become whatever you fancy them to be. A short while ago, pet owners had started investing in Rottweiler’s just as domestic animals or pets, which has removed these guys out of the watchdog slot, and has ultimately gained these animals admission inside domestic pet lovers hearts and minds in addition to their homes.

Rottweiler training may just be the quickest process in the entire world, and Rottweiler’s are great pets to keep. Every properly, well trained pet is seen as a pleasure to have, yet sadly a lot of people will not give training a lot of thought.

If you want to routinely keep a dog as a family pet, especially if it is a Rottweiler, ensure that you know all that Rottweiler training includes. While it might be basic knowledge that you will need to train a Rottweiler, it can also be difficult should you not appreciate how you need to cope with a Rottweiler training technique. Rottweiler training is easy for the reason that this particular breed of dog is exceptionally receptive, as aiming to please their owners is actually a natural impulse which occurs from being pack dogs.

Rottweiler dogs think of their commander like their own pack leader and for this reason, help make a lot of things uncomplicated for their particular masters. For illustration, in the event that you actually want to train the Rottweiler to sit down, virtually all you actually have to perform, is to mention sit and either press your Rottweiler’s behind down or sit straight down yourself. Your Rottweiler is certain to comply with this in the next few times. You could try the very same along with halt, fetch as well as drop directions. Generally there are usually a whole lot of points needed to follow within Rottweiler training.

Straight forward commands really need to be taught to begin with because the more he looks to you for direction, the more comfortable he will end up getting when you are around or whenever you need to leave him by itself.

One significant part of a Rottweiler training system contains aggression suppression. Rottweilers are pack dogs, as we have established earlier, that is why they are incredibly aggressive. Of course this aggression doesn’t have any place in a family house pet which explains why you have to guarantee that your Rottweiler will get virtually all his hostility out in the method of training. Take your pet for regular walks, not to mention romping times making sure that any kind of extra energy that he has is gotten rid of in such a manner rather than in a undesirable fashion like too much barking or perhaps targeting neighbors.

Herding canine types as the Rottweiler are canines which had been breed in order to do actual physical work. The only aspect you will see your Rottweiler looking to undertake other than being by your side, is to enjoy a definite physical routine each and every day. Do not enable this dog proceed without having exercise.

For you to help make your training periods a success be sure that you appreciate all of which is involved with Rottweiler training. Under no circumstances be in a hurry to teach or train your Rottweiler. This is an incredibly smart breed of dog and will be able to sense your frustration or anger. Don’t forget he simply desires to please you, and in cases where he is not really obtaining it, then you really need to analyze your current training application or perhaps seek out a specialized trainer.

The moment you learn about and truly appreciate your new Rottweiler you could very well never look back. Provide for him and he definitely will, invariably, end up being at your side. Rottweiler training executed correctly will most likely deliver an effectively balanced and steady dog that would certainly be there for you for many years to come. Take the time to enjoy this kind of dog and you will, no doubt, ask yourself the reasons why it took you so much time to experience his friendship for yourself.

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Training Your Rottweiler

Monday, June 13th, 2011

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Crate training is the process of training your dog to enjoy spending time in his crate.

House training should start the minute you bring your new puppy or adult Rottie home. When training your Rottweiler pup you need to be aware that they like to use their mouth a lot.

Rottweilers do require special care and once you learn and understand their needs its not that hard to care for a Rottie. Rottweilers have a reputation as being very tough and gruff-and yes, they’re used as guard dogs-but for the most part they are very sweet dogs.

Rottweiler Breed Profile:

The Rottweiler is a powerful, calm and confident dog that maintains an air of self-assurance. Rottweilers have also been known to bully their owners or other people. Rottweilers are such lovely dogs, and if they know how to lie down you can take them just about anywhere. Rottweilers can grow in height first, then later fill out in the head and body. Rottweilers have a high “prey” drive and can harm a child if they get too excited in playing and chasing. Rottweilers were bred to share in many aspects of a family’s daily life, as protective guardians, willing workers, and happy playmates.

Rottweilers as a breed tend to be of a socially dominant personality. Rottweilers need exercise to maintain the health of heart and lungs, and to maintain muscle tone. They are not a cheap breed to buy, as running a careful breeding program with due regard for temperament, trainability, and physical soundness (hips especially) cannot be done cheaply. Rottweilers are subject to quite a few genetically derived health disorders, however, two conditions in particular are extremely prevalent and can be costly to treat: hip dysplasia and parvovirus.

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The Loyal Rottweiler Dog

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Rottweiler Temperament

These dogs are loved by many people around the world but there are enough those who hate them. People love the Rottweiler because it has proven beyond any doubt that it can be extremely loyal and protective about its owner and his property and they are so protective about their “herd” that they are known to attack even if they perceive the house cat is in any danger.

The Rottweiler dogs are indeed beautiful with their deep and quiet intelligent eyes fixing on you trying to understand what you want from them by telepathy. Usually, they are extremely calm and very hard to anger. They will show protectiveness only if they feel their property is in direct danger and will attack only as a last resort. Due to their qualities as courage, reliability and lack of fear, they are used as rescue dogs, and accomplish their job without backing off from whatever happens.

A purebred Rottweiler has an exceptionally good nature and you will not find this dog snarling and attacking for no reason, neither will you ever see it barking in vain. They are barking only when they are irritated by the environment, too much noise or commotion, and never to people. The Rottweiler can be a total lamb with its own and can transform itself right before your eyes into a terrifying beast, if he feels anything of his property comes into danger. But they only bite if required. This proves their bad reputation is not well founded.

Working Means Happy Dogs

To make usefull, to work cheerfully and to always maintain their self-respect are in the nature of the dogs of the Rottweiler breed. This breed needs to know you are in charge, which is why it is important that the owner should be capable of controlling it physically. The Rottweilers are at origin pack dogs and will always obey the pecking order.

Whether it is the right dog for you needs to be weighed well before you decide to get a Rottweiler puppy in your home. It will take two years before definitively learning the rules. If you cannot afford these two years, you and this dog will never fit. The training is easy but it must be constant until the dog is mature. They are dogs who will always test how far they can go and any behavior discrepancy should be firmly checked when it happens.

The owners of puppies of Rottweiler know they must survey these little dogs while indoors, as they are excitable and capable of chewing everything chewable in their house. As puppies they will bite and bite hard, for which Rottie puppies and small children do not mix well. After hundreds of years of breeding their fighting instinct and aggressiveness seemed forgotten, but if you encourage them to play any mock fights, tug of war and other aggressive games, these instincts will emerge.

The image of a ferocious animal or a mindless beast does no more fit to a dog of the pure Rottweiler breed, these dogs beeing actually excellent companions with a well balanced temperament. Nevertheless, in order to manage such company without harming anyone, you must consider this dog entire personality, that it totally lacks fear and will protect whatever of its property, regardless the risks. This makes a dangerous combination for those who do not understand this dog.

The physical appearance of the Rottweiler is highly impressive – so graceful, yet so powerful looking at the same time. And these characteristics and the temperamental features complete the image of a wonderful companion.

The Rottweiler dogs are extremely courageous, totally fearless and reliable. When they are puppies you will find them extremely excitable . The physical appearance of the Rottweiler is highly impressive.

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Why Are Dobermans and Rottweilers Sooo Scary and Loud?

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

We have a British Bulldog and whenever I take her for a walk, we have to pass this house which homes 2 rottweilers and 3 dobermans. Whenever they see my Dog, they go nuts and bark mad!!! I get sooo scared and I pull my dog away! Their sooo frightening!

I find that VERY interesting as we use to have a Bulldog and 1 or 2 Dobes at the same time. Why are you so scared? Isn’t there a fence between you and the dogs? I guess you are intimidated by a group of loud mouths. Your question actually made my day. Thank you.

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How High Should I Raise an American Rottweilers Dogs Bowl?

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

My brother’s rottweiler is 2-1/2 years old and I want to raise his bowl so he can eat better. How high should the bottom of the bowl sit? Thank you. (I will be raising the bowl with pieces of plywood)

Go to the pet store and look at elevated bowls. If your dog only has to put his head down a little to eat his food, it is fine.

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