Characteristics of a Rottweiler By Rachael Stacknick Member of: www.web-rover.com
The Rottweiler
Origin: Rottweil Germany Colors: Black with clearly defined tan or mahogany markings Bred for: Guard and cattle drover's dog Coat: Coarse, short coat Head and skull: Head is medium length, skull broad between
ears Temperament: Good natured, not aggressive, nervous, or vicious. Courageous, obedient, with natural guarding instincts.The rottweiler with strangers is generally aloof and most times will not come up to a stranger wagging his tail. Size: Dogs 25-27 inches, 23-25 inches for females Weight: Dogs 85-115 pounds females 80-100 pounds health Concerns: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, Aortic Stenosis, Cataracts, Diabetes Mellitus, and certain types of cancer.
If you are going to own a rottweiler it is important that you are prepared to do obedience training with your dog. Rottweilers are powerful and very smart dogs. They have been known to be pushy with their masters if they believe that they have taken a step up "pack" ladder. It is very important that your rottweiler knows it's place in "pack". This comes with proper training, and time and patience to work with your dog.
Rottweilers are a great family dog. A person who wants to own a rottweiler needs to make sure that they have time to spend with dog as a rottweiler is known to "stick like glue" to their family. They have big hearts and are very loving and attentive. They can't stand to be away from "their people" for huge amounts of time. If you are going to be away for a long period of time during a day or night I suggest you at least have someone come over to let your dog outside to relieve himself and have some human contact. On that note, rottweilers should not be left alone all time to their own devices, this is when things can become very dangerous, remember this is a powerful dog things can be destroyed including relationship between you and your dog. If you are looking for a dog that will sit outside and guard your house please do not get a rottweiler. Although they are a very imposing dog, and most will protect if need be, it is not fair to have a dog if your only reason for wanting one is to protect you!
