Feeding your Rottweiler

The first and most important thing that contributes to your Rottweilers health is the food that you feed him or her. Depending on the age of the Rottweiler, they need a certain amount of meat and nutrients to keep a balanced and nutritious diet.You can choose to feed them food from the store or you can make your own if you have the time. Learn how to read the labels on the dog food before you purchase one. It's important that the source of protein,...

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Apollo the rottweiler

Rescued from an unknown past and cared for by selfless young shelter volunteer Bree Justice, Apollo's panicky human aggression (directed specifically toward adult males) made him a risky candidate for permanent adoption and eventually landed him on death row. Down to the wire and desperate for a solution, representatives from the Orange County Humane Society pleaded his case before Dog Whisperer Producers at...

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Rottweiler saves 4-year-old boy from pit bull

When a pit bull attacked 4-year-old John Heineman on Thursday afternoon, a hero quickly came to the boy’s rescue. Frankee - 11 months old Rottweiler Frankee, the friendly family Rottweiler, was being walked by the boy’s brother, Cody Taylor. As the pit bull latched onto the boy’s arm and dragged him to the ground, Taylor screamed, “Get him!” and Frankee lunged at the pit bull, biting it in the ribs. With Frankee launching a canine counterattack...

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Rottie's temperament

Rottweilers have a reputation for being viscous attack dogs, but despite what television and movies may say, this is not their true nature.  Rotties are incredibly loyal, which makes them superb watchdogs, and they will protect their family fearlessly – but to be viscous, they must be trained that way.  When properly trained, socialized and exercised from puppyhood, Rotties are even tempered and dignified companions. They...

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Best friends if trained well

Rottweilers - Best friends if trained well...

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Rotties health

Rottweilers are a relatively healthy, disease-free breed. As with most large breeds, hip dysplasia can be a problem.  For this reason the various Rottweiler breed clubs have had x-ray testing regimes in place for many years. Osteochondritis Dissecans, a condition affecting the shoulder joints, can also be a problem due to the breed's rapid growth rate.  A reputable breeder will have the hips and elbows of all breeding...

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