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 immigrant and chased him away – and then circled the sobbing victim ”like a guard dog” until the police arrived.

Jake, a former rescue dog with the RSPCA, was commended for his actions by a judge who jailed Iranian-born Adhami for four years after he was convicted of sexual assault in March.

Sentencing at Warwick Crown Court, Judge Christopher Hodson said: ”I have not the slightest doubt that if that dog had not come bounding up, worse would have happened to that lady.”

Today (Sat) Jake will be officially recognised for his actions when he is presented with an animal bravery award at a special ceremony organised by the RSPCA.

He will be guest of honour at Shrewsbury Football Club where he will receive an award for preventing a life-threatening situation and a medallion for his alertness to danger.

Mum-of-two Liz, a professional musician from Coventry, said: ”He is such a lovely natured dog and is very nosey so I think that was why he went to investigate that day when he heard the screams.

Jake, pictured with owners Ian and Liz Maxted-Bluck

”After I called the police he stayed alert and close to us like he was guarding us.

”It is brilliant that he is receiving this award from the RSPCA, I am really proud.

”It is especially touching because we got him from the RSPCA.

”Rottweilers don’t always get good publicity so it is great to see a Rottweiler being recognised in such a positive way.”

Jake and Liz were enjoying an evening walk on Hearsall Common, Coventry, at 6pm on July 1 last year when his ears suddenly pricked up.

Just minutes earlier Adhami had picked out his victim, a woman aged in her 20s, while cycling through the park.

He dropped his bike and flashed at her before dragging her into the bushes.

Police caught Adhami hours later and discovered he was in the county illegally after a failed asylum application.

Adhami was placed on the sex offenders register for life, banned from having contact with girls under 16 and told he was likely to be deported upon his release from prison.

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Protect Your Rottweiler from Winter

1. 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.
2. 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 affects poorly insulated body parts such as the tips of the ears and is evidenced by skin that is pale or red, swollen and painful or numb. Signs of hypothermia include slow pulse, shallow breathing,  disorientation, collapse and unconsciousness. If you think your dog has either, call your vet immediately!


3. Stick to fenced dog parks. More dogs are lost during the winter than any other season, possibly because dogs can lose your scent in snow or ice and become lost if they can’t see you.
4. Trim your dog’s paws. If your dog has furry feet, ask your groomer to “scoop” the pads — trim the hair that grows between your dog’s toes and under his feet — during the winter to prevent ice buildup between the paw pads.
5. Play fetch with toys, not sticks. Sticks — so plentiful in winter — can cause choking and severe injuries.
6. Wipe your dog off as you get home. Balls of ice can form between your dog’s toes, and antifreeze, salt and other chemicals can stick to his paws and upset his stomach — or worse — when he licks them. Thoroughly wipe down your dog’s belly, legs and feet as soon you come home — and while you’re at it, check for issues such as dry and cracked paw pads.
7. Avoid salt. Stick to dry or snow-covered areas where road salt has not been used to melt ice. Not only can it hurt your dog’s paws, many varieties contain harmful chemicals that can cause stomach upset and even death if ingested when your dog licks his paws./petfinder.com/

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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 to make sure your pet is getting proper allergy relief. And if you notice fleas make sure to do the right thing to prevent itching and scratching. 
3- Boost pet hair health with omega oils. Pet experts and veterinarians say that certain nutrients can be very beneficial for pet hair health. One of these nutrients are fatty acids, such as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. Both of these oils can boost the shine and gloss of your pet's coat and decrease shedding. It's very important for your Dog's health

4 - Brush your pet regularly. As you implement the above recommendations into your pet's lifestyle and decrease shedding, regular brushing can quickly help you clean up any residual pet shedding.

 5 - Have regular checkups. Many diseases can affect the skin and haircoat. Regular visits to your veterinarian will help identify problems early, and provide more effective treatment. 

6 - Remove hair from upholstery and your dog's bed as soon as possible. Hair that is newly shed is easier to remove before it works its way into upholstery fabric.

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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 his treat - several small pieces of food or his toy, and praise him.

5.After a few times, when your dog is responding correctly start saying the command "come" with your dog's name in front - example ("Max, Come"). 

6.Repeat this every day gradually introducing more distractions.
You can find more dog training guides in the blog...

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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 is it's difficulty maintaining it once light eyes are introduced into the blood line. Interestingly, the German eye chart allows a range of 1A-5B, however, to be more precise one can often observe shades of eye color in 
between these numbers. Therefore half shades are also possible. Example 1 A 1/2, 2 B 1/2, etc.


Thee shape of the eye should always be almond with tight fitting lids. Round eyes are a fault. Hairless lids are a fault and an indication of a problem. The distance of the eyes from each other and their location on the head is also of importance. The eyes should lie at a 10-15 degree angle above the bridge of the nose (see fig ). Best set wide apart. /wcrotts.com/

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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– even though uncontrollable aggression is actually a major fault in this breed.

If you were to ask they average North American what the Rottweiler’s closest relatives are, I’m sure you’d get someone saying that they are definitely related to “pit bulls.”   Others might say boxers.

Still others– who are bit more informed– would say Dobermanns. Of course, this is kind of right. Dobermanns are thought to have a tiny bit of Rottweiler ancestry.

So Let’s leave the Dobermann out of our analysis, and look at what the genetic literature says about the ancestry of Rottweilers.

According to some studies, the closest relative of the Rottweiler is the Great Dane.

It is also closely related to two Swiss “mountain dogs”:  the Bernese mountain dog and the St. Bernard. / more at retrieverman.net /

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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 average life expectancy for a Rottweiler is somewhere between 7 and 10 years.

Many Rotties 'talk'. It's a low, grumbling sort of sound - not to be confused with growling. I love it when mine do this, and it seems to me that it's a bit like a cat purring!

Rottweilers shed - A LOT! They may have a short coat that looks like it's wash-n-wear, but don't let that fool you. You'll need to groom your Rottie regularly and loose dog hair will become a part of your life.

The Rottweiler tendency to lean against people is a throw-back to the days when they were cattle drovers. They used to lean against the cattle to get them to move in a particular direction.

Between the 12th and 29th Centuries the Rottweiler was also known as the 'Metzgerhund' or 'Butchers Dog' as he was used to protect the Butchers' money on trips to and from markets.

Rotties are working dogs, and they're happiest when they have a job to do. Some activities that your dog can excel at include obedience, tracking, carting, and Schutzhund (a mixture of advanced obedience, protection and tracking.

Rottweilers make great service dogs and many of them work as Police, Search & Rescue, Customs, Guide or Therapy dogs./a-love-of-rottweiler/

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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 the world are also 'citizens' of their country of birth, but this doesn't explain why German Rottweilers are considered to be superior.

To fully understand that part, consider a puppy's pedigree as the document that determines the quality of that puppy. A pedigree shows a puppy's bloodlines (or ancestors) - think of it as your pup's 'Family Tree'.

The quality of the dogs in your puppy's pedigree directly affect the quality of your pup, both in terms of looks ('conformation'), temperament and health. THIS is where the superior quality of German Rottweilers is found.

It's also where some of the confusion over German v American Rottweilers is often found. Let's put it this way.....

If your puppy was born in New York for example, he is by definition an American Rottweiler (by birth). But that isn't what determines the size of his head, the quality of his hips, or the type of temperament he has. His bloodlines do that.

If his Sire and Dam are German born and ADRK registered, the chances of your puppy being an excellent representative of the breed are very high - regardless of which country he was born in.

But why is a German Rottweiler so much better than an American (or British, Belgian, Australian etc.) Rottweiler? Why is having German-born dogs in your pup's pedigree so important?

The answer to that lies with the ADRK in Germany. The ADRK is basically the German breed club for the Rottweiler (the 'parent breed club' you could say), and it's main goal is to protect the Rottweiler breed.

What do I mean by 'protect the Rottweiler breed'? Well, the original slogan of the ADRK was

'Rottweiler breeding is, and remains, the breeding of working dogs'

This is an still a very important point today. Always remember that although your little guy or girl may be destined for a life of luxury, as a much-loved family companion, the Rottweiler is a working breed.

Rottweilers shouldn't just look like Rottweilers, they should act and move like Rottweilers too, and have the ability to perform the tasks/duties that the breed was originally designed for.

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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 your dog fight this disease.

2. Elbow Dysplasia

It is again a genetic disease, but can also be caused by a bad diet and injury. This disease causes the elbow joints of the front legs being malformed. This is because of the different growth rates of the three bones that form the elbow. This can also lead to osteoarthritis because the malformation damages the bones and cartilages. This problem can be seen when the pup is as young as four months.

Symptoms

One of the common symptoms is lameness of the front limb. Your dog might limp; he/she might stop putting weight on the front leg or drag it while walking. They may also hold the diseased leg away from body when they are walking.

Prevention

It is a lifelong problem and surgery is the only cure. In certain cases surgeries are ideal and can get rid of the disease all together.

3. Panosteitis

Panosteitis is also known as the long bone disease. It can cause sudden lameness in a growing pup or a young dog between 5 and 12 months of age. This disease can cause alternating lameness in one or more legs. The pain and limping can shift over a period of time that could be several weeks to months. The lameness is caused by excessive bone production in the front and hind legs. It generally effects dogs that are subjected a high protein diet.

Symptoms

It can cause inflammation, lameness and limping.

Prevention

Once over 18 months the dogs that are affected from this condition out grow the problem.

Rottweilers are large dogs that are prone to joint and bone diseases. Most of the diseases can be taken care by proper diet. /Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5689380/

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Rottweiler puppy saves Chihuahua from a Coyote !!!

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 the attention of a neighbor's dog.

Rottweiler Happy can be seen streaking across the screen, from out of nowhere, to rescue the tiny pooch. 

Through clouds of dust, Happy can be seen charging at the coyote who drops Trixxie. 

As the tiny Chihuahua runs for her life, the medium-sized Happy chases the coyote out of the yard./dailymail/

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