Rottweiler honoured for stopping Coventry sex attacker

A hero dog which was praised by a judge after he chased off a sex attacker who indecently assaulted a woman will today receive TWO bravery awards. Two-year-old rottweiler Jake was on his usual evening walk with owner Liz Maxted-Bluck, 49, when he heard screaming from a dense woodland and ran to investigate. He found sex beast Esmahil Adhami, 18, molesting a woman he had dragged into the undergrowth. The fearless hound lunged at the illegal...

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Protect Your Rottweiler from Winter

medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='686148348'; Check with your vet. Senior dogs, dogs with arthritis and puppies can be very sensitive to the cold weather. Ask your vet when is the perfect time to walk your dog and if it is okay to walk him. Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. The risk of these conditions is especially high when the temperature dips below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostbite typically...

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Rottweiler Shedding

Tips to controll Rottweiler shedding Rottweilers shedding might be a big problem for rottweiler owners, here are some tips to controll your dog's shedding. 1 - Bathe your dog occasionally during the summer. A clean dog will have a healthier coat. (be careful not to bathe your dog very often because that can cause dry skin... its prefered to bathe the dog one is a week or in to weeks)  2 - Control allergies and fleas. See your veterinarian...

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Train your dog to come when called

Train your dog to come when called by name ! First of all - Start with a hungry, energy-filled dog. Its better to practice in the morning before feeding, or before feeding at night... 1.First of all have some great treats ready, something that your dog loves 2.Show your dog the treat you have, and immediately move quickly away from your dog. 3.As soon as your dog starts to move towards you, say "Yes!" 4.When your dog gets to you, give him...

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Rottweiler - Eye Color & Shape

The color of the eyes should always be as dark as possible, with 1A the best. It is not so much a functionality reason, since the eyes can work either light or dark, but an all important type trait. As the eye color gets lighter it softens the appearance of the gaze, diminishing the fearlessness of Rottweiler expression. (Shapes and Placement of Eyes - Read this for the colors ) Another factor in striving to keep the eye color dark...

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Classifying the Rottweiler

One of the most interesting things about trying to classify different dogs in terms of their ancestry and relationship to other extant breeds is how much cultural prejudices come into play. Rottweiler is one of the best examples... In North America, Rottweilers are “tough guy dogs.” In the 1990′s, they were the second most popular breed in terms of AKC registrations.  And there were plenty of nasty Rottweilers running about attacking people–...

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Facts about Rottweilers

Here are some interesting facts about Rottweilers that you might not have heard before... The very earliest Rottweiler standard allowed various coat colors including red, blue, grey and 'tiger striped'. White markings were also common. (Learn about rottweilers with red coat color on Red Rottweiler Page) Rottweilers are slow to mature, and aren't usually considered adult until around 2 years of age. (Sometimes until around 3 years of age) The...

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The German Rottweiler

What Makes A German Rottweiler...... German? There is a simple answer to that question, and it's this .... In order to be considered German, a German Rottweiler has to be born in Germany, or have parents who are German born with ADRK (Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub) registration papers. But of course, it's not that easy and this is just the beginning of the story. Given the above statement, then all other Rottweilers born across...

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Rottweiler Health: Bone Diseases That Haunt Your Rottweiler

1. Hip Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia This is a genetically inherited disease that affects Rottweilers. Along with genes, over-vaccination and obesity are the other common causes of this disease. It can range from mild abnormality to extreme dislocation of the joint. Symptoms The dog could be limping or bunny hopping for a prolonged period of time. Prevention A good natural diet with supplements of chondro-protective medications should help...

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Rottweiler puppy saves Chihuahua from a Coyote !!!

medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='686148348'; It could have been a dog's breakfast. But in just 30 seconds, the luck of tiny Chihuahua-wiener dog Trixxie turned thanks to the loyalty of a canine friend.  While the little black chiweenie was lying in the sun about 7am, a vicious coyote hurled across a field and viciously attacked her. Things weren't looking good, until the struggle caught...

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Ulrok - The Rottweiler Adopts An Abandoned Wolf pup !!!

He is a fully grown Rottweiler. She is a tiny wolf pup.  But that hasn't stopped 18-month-old,150lb dog Ulrok and and eight-week-old cub Beldaran becoming best of friends  They sleep together, frolic in the sun and even howl at the moon in unison - and their unlikely union brings a smile to the face of everyone who sees them. Beldaran, who weighs just five pounds, was adopted by the Rottweiler when she was...

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Rottweiler's Tail Standard

medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='686298431'; A Rottweiler's natural tail is carried hanging while at rest, and often over the back when excited. It normally has a slight curve. A Rottweiler does not hold it's tail in a stiff position sticking straight out from the body, but it can be captured appearing to stick straight out by a camera, with the picture taken at exactly the right moment, as the tail wags...

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7 Tips to Bring Home a Healthy Rottweiler Puppy

7 Tips to Bring Home a Healthy Rottweiler Puppy Don't ever buy a Rottweiler puppy from unethical breeders such as pet stores or Internet retailers who know virtually nothing about the breed and its genetic and temperament challenges. These people can often be identified by a tendency to advertise the extreme: Super large Rotties or exceptionally “game,” which is a code word for a dog who’s determined to win any fight he gets into.  Choose...

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Rottweiler saves diabetic girl's life !

Pet rottweiler praised for helping to save diabetic girl's life GRATEFUL Devan Crawford owes her life to a pet rottweiler. Diabetic Devan, seven, was on the verge of a hypo – a seizure caused by low blood sugar – when Bruno sensed that she was in trouble. He alerted Devan’s mum Karen by licking the little girl and sitting by her until she realised what was happening. Mum-of-two Karen yesterday hailed the three-year-old rottweiler a “lifesaver”. She...

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Leash Training A Puppy

Before you even begin leash training a puppy, you need to get the little guy or gal used to wearing a collar - and then a collar and leash. A nylon collar is the best choice for very young puppies, but as Rottweilers are fairly sturdy pups, a fairly narrow and soft leather collar is also an option. Start out by having your pup wear her collar for 15 - 30 minute stretches. If her breeder didn't acclimate her to the feel of a wearing a collar,...

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Rottweiler Training - Tips For New Rottweiler Owners

Training starts TODAY - not at six months! If you wait until six months - it will be too late. Start the moment you get home. TONE OF VOICE is everything! Speak in a "honey" tone when your puppy is doing what you want - in a "venom" tone when he isn't! It is essential that the change in tone is "split second". The reprimand must be IMMEDIATE, QUICK and SHARP [like its mother would] - or the puppy doesn't associate your scolding, with what it has...

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Help your Rottweiler to live longer

Once you've brought your new Rottweiler puppy home, you can help him have a long, healthy life by following these guidelines....  1) Make sure he gets his puppy vaccinations on time and that he completes the full set of required shots, plus any 'optional' ones that are recommended for the area you live in. 2) Keep him free of canine parasites such as worms, fleas, ticks and more 3) Feed him a premium, properly balanced puppy food (see...

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