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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Puppy saves owners life

When Gregory Gould adopted a dog from his friend’s neighbor, he thought he was getting acompanion, not a savior. However, a savior is exactly what border Rottweiler mix Snickers became when he helped alert police after his owner had collapsed. Snickers is being honored as one of four 2013 inductees to the Purina Animal Hall of Fame, a list of pets and service animals that have saved human lives. According to website Mississauga, the...

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Rottweiler Grooming - The Bath

Unless your Rottie is playing in the mud on a daily basis, or rolling in stuff that smells none too good, then he really doesn't need to be bathed too often. Also, his sensitive skin is prone to becoming over-dry, and when it comes to Rottweiler grooming it's important to use only very gentle and moisturizing shampoo. While your Rottweiler is a puppy you will be able to bathe him in the tub quite effectively, but once he weighs closer to...

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Rottweilers Temperament

Rottweilers typically like children, especially if they're raised with them. When around children, especially young ones, they should be supervised because they are so big and strong.  Because of their cattle-driving heritage, they have a tendency to lean and push and can accidentally topple a toddler with a nudge.  They're probably best suited to homes with older children who understand how to interact with dogs. It's also important...

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Rottweiler's working style

According to the American Kennel Club Rottweilers have a natural gathering style with a strong desire to control. They generally show a loose-eye and have a great amount of force while working well off the stock. They make much use of their ability to intimidate. The Rottweiler often carries the head on an even plane with the back or carries the head up but with the neck and shoulders lowered. Some females lower the entire front end slightly...

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Rottweiler origin

Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff, which accompanied the herds that the Romans brought with them when they invaded Europe. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herder, as a guard, messenger dog, draught dog and for police work. It was bred in the German town of Rottweiler in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800s, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic...

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