General Information about Rottweilers
John Hocking | July 6th, 2005
Here is an interesting article about general information about Rottweilers, this article was written by Harry Jomanal, I’m sure you will find it very useful:
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The Rottweiler, or Rottie, is a medium to large sized
robust dog. Rottweilers are black in color with
carefully placed mahogany markings; and are loyal to
their master. The breed has forthright intelligence and forgiving nature. It probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. According to historians, it appeared in the little town of Rottweil in Germany, where the Roman armies had left them as they continued their travels. The name Rottweil literally means das Rote Wil or the red tile. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.
Over the years Rottweilers have changed in physical
appearance, but they still have that invisible aura of
dignity that surrounds their intelligence, loyalty and
humor. A well-adjusted Rottweiler is quiet, generally
laid-back and will readily adapt to apartment living. As
with any large dog, Rottweilers should never be left unattended. The exceptional characteristics and versatility of the Rottweiler has made it the second most popular breed in America.
A correctly schooled Rottweiler is a very calm, courageous
and loved playmate with a reliable temperament. The
development of this temperament requires firm and careful training that needs to start when he is a puppy. A rottweiler that is not well trained can end up as a powerful and overly aggressive dog. Despite training, they should be kept on a leash in public places as they tend to be aggressive with other dogs.
Care for a Rottweiler
To ensure that your rottweiler does not become a dreaded
member of the family, you must socialize your rottweiler
puppy with children, other animals and people. Certain
steps that must be taken to ensure a well-behaved and well- groomed rottweiler are:
o~Your rottweiler needs to be completely vaccinated
including yearly booster vaccinations to maintain immunity
to diseases. De-worming is necessary every three months and advise on de-fleaing products must be sought from your veterinarian.
o~A big dog like a rottweiler should be fed high-grade
dog food with adequate meat, protein and crude fat.
o~Every two to three weeks, nails must be rimmed.
o~A powerful dog must be taken for a walk or a run at
least twice a day.
o~When you are away from your home, a rottweiler should
be kept on a leash.
o~All rottweiler love to run, swim and play catch.
Therefore, their dail routine must have lots of play.
Understand that a rottweiler is prone to certain health problems, such as hip and elbow dysplasia (a malformation of the joints), osteochondrosis dissecans (a bone disease that causes lameness and arthritis), paneosteitis (a rotating lameness), Von Willebrand’s Disease (a bleeding disorder), bloat, heart disease and allergies.
Adult male rottweiler grows to between 24 and 27 inches in height and weigh between 95 and 130 pounds. Females will grow to between 22 and 25 inches and will weigh between 85 and 115 pounds.
Average life expectancy of rottweiler is full 10 to 12
years.
Harry Jomanal is the webmaster of
My Rottweilers
one of the leading information resources on the
subject of rottweilers available on line. For more information, and immediate access to his articles library, visit http://www.myrottweilers.com
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The Rottweiler, or Rottie, is a medium to large sized
robust dog. Rottweilers are black in color with
carefully placed mahogany markings; and are loyal to
their master. The breed has forthright intelligence and forgiving nature. It probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. According to historians, it appeared in the little town of Rottweil in Germany, where the Roman armies had left them as they continued their travels. The name Rottweil literally means das Rote Wil or the red tile. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.
Over the years Rottweilers have changed in physical
appearance, but they still have that invisible aura of
dignity that surrounds their intelligence, loyalty and
humor. A well-adjusted Rottweiler is quiet, generally
laid-back and will readily adapt to apartment living. As
with any large dog, Rottweilers should never be left unattended. The exceptional characteristics and versatility of the Rottweiler has made it the second most popular breed in America.
A correctly schooled Rottweiler is a very calm, courageous
and loved playmate with a reliable temperament. The
development of this temperament requires firm and careful training that needs to start when he is a puppy. A rottweiler that is not well trained can end up as a powerful and overly aggressive dog. Despite training, they should be kept on a leash in public places as they tend to be aggressive with other dogs.
Care for a Rottweiler
To ensure that your rottweiler does not become a dreaded
member of the family, you must socialize your rottweiler
puppy with children, other animals and people. Certain
steps that must be taken to ensure a well-behaved and well- groomed rottweiler are:
o~Your rottweiler needs to be completely vaccinated
including yearly booster vaccinations to maintain immunity
to diseases. De-worming is necessary every three months and advise on de-fleaing products must be sought from your veterinarian.
o~A big dog like a rottweiler should be fed high-grade
dog food with adequate meat, protein and crude fat.
o~Every two to three weeks, nails must be rimmed.
o~A powerful dog must be taken for a walk or a run at
least twice a day.
o~When you are away from your home, a rottweiler should
be kept on a leash.
o~All rottweiler love to run, swim and play catch.
Therefore, their dail routine must have lots of play.
Understand that a rottweiler is prone to certain health problems, such as hip and elbow dysplasia (a malformation of the joints), osteochondrosis dissecans (a bone disease that causes lameness and arthritis), paneosteitis (a rotating lameness), Von Willebrand’s Disease (a bleeding disorder), bloat, heart disease and allergies.
Adult male rottweiler grows to between 24 and 27 inches in height and weigh between 95 and 130 pounds. Females will grow to between 22 and 25 inches and will weigh between 85 and 115 pounds.
Average life expectancy of rottweiler is full 10 to 12
years.
Harry Jomanal is the webmaster of
My Rottweilers
one of the leading information resources on the
subject of rottweilers available on line. For more information, and immediate access to his articles library, visit http://www.myrottweilers.com
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