ROTTWEILER DOG BREED

Rottweiler is a domestic dog breed originated in Germany. It is also called as Rott or Rottie. It is known in Germany as Rottweiler butchers' dogs because one of their uses was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with buthchered meat to market. Nowadays, Rotts are being used as search and rescue dogs, as guide dogs for the blind, as guard dogs and police dogs.

Rotties can live for 8-10yrs. They are devoted, good-natured, alert, steady, self-assured, obedient, calm, confident, courageous and fearless breed of dogs. The average weight for male is 50-60 kg with a height of 61-69 cm. While for females, their average weight is 35-48 kg and with a height of 56-63 cm. Weight must be relative to height.

Rottweilers are usually black and tan; or black and mahogany in color. They are double coated, short, hard and thick dogs. Their average litters are 8-12, but larger number of litters might occur also.

In 2013, Rott was ranked as the 9th most purebreed in the United States by the American Kennel Club.

Rotties are usually healthy and disease-free dog breed. In most large breeds, hip dysplasia (a condition in which the thighbone doesn't fit into the hip joint) and osteochondritis dissecans (a condition which affects shoulder joints) might occur due to the breed's rapid growth rate. Rottweiler is very prone to cancer, especially osteosarcoma or bone cancer. It is the common causes of early death in this dog breed. They are also susceptible compared to any other breed of dogs to become infected by parvovirus, which is a highly contagious and deadly disease of puppies and young dogs. If overfed or under-exercised, Rottweilers are prone to obesity which can caused more serious health problems like bloated abdomen, arthritis, breathing difficulties, diabetes, heart failure, reproductive problems, skin disease, low immune system, and overheating caused by the thick jacket of fat under the skin. Owners must at least take 10-20 minutes of walks or playtimes daily with their Rotts to avoid these health problems to occur.

The recommended feeding for Rotties should be 4-10 cups of highly-quality dry food a day, divided into 2 meals. Adult dogs diet depends on their size, age, build, metabolism and activity level.

Rottweilers love people and want to be with their families. But potential dangerous behavior in them can usually results from irresponsible ownership, abuse, neglect, or lack of socialization and training.

Rotts are highly trainable dog breed if you're firm and consistent. They can be aggressive toward unknown people and strange dogs, particularly those of the same sex. In line with this, it is advisable to introduce new people and animals to them carefully.

If you're considering a Rottweiler as a dog breed for you, you must choose the right breeder and the right puppy. You need to search for a good natured-temperament parents. Temperament is affected by heredity, training, socialization and other factors. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who's beating up his littermates or the one who's hiding in the corner.