Rottweiler
Origin
Most People think the Rottweiler came from Germany which is half
true, the breed certainly was refined in Germany and the actual lineage of the
breed is a little unclear most experts do agree that the breed does originate
in Rome and the Romans bought these dogs with them on their invasion of Europe.
These dogs were commonly left when the Romans left or moved on
These dogs that were bred with native breeds like the natal
butcher and the greater Swiss Mountain Dog to create the basis of the Rottweiler
that we know today.
At this point in history is when they earned their name as
they were often found in the livestock town of Rockville where they were
commonly used as herding dogs to help people transport livestock to and Bring
Items from the market as they were large and athletic enough.
They were large and athletic enough to herd the large livestock
like cows and they became far famed for their courageousness and loyalty which
reputation started to spread in the fame of this breed then began to grow they
then started to be useful wide a variety of roles and at one point they were
known as the Rottweiler Mexican ones which translate to the Rottweiler
butcher's dog as they were used to help butchers pull their cars.
These dogs were thought to be very similar to the ones that
we see today and they haven't much changed.
However as we move into the 19th century Germany made cattle
driving illegal and their numbers declined until they were repurposed as war
dogs and then they became very popular as police dogs which started them down
the path to the legend regarding dogs that we all absolutely love today.
After the First World War this breed started to make its way
overseas about 1936 was recognized by the Kennel Club and since then their popularity
continued to grow in the breed spread throughout the world and today is one of
the most popular and easily recognized breeds in the entire planet.
Temperament
When it comes to temperament the myths is one of the breeds
that carries a very unfair reputation where everywhere it goes dispelling these
myths and better educating people about these wonderful breeds is one of the
driving forces.
Although the Rottweiler is a large powerful dog capable of
incredible feats of protection and guarding the overarching temperament is that
of a gentle loving and loyal dog.
Despite this reputation they're not known to be aggressive
which they are is incredibly intelligent and loyal dogs that would do anything
for their owners.
So why does the Rottweiler have a bad reputation if they are such loyal loving dogs?
Well the answer does require us to take a bit more of a
detailed look at their temperament canine psychology and behavior as a whole as
well as a sprinkling of my own theories firstly.
These dogs are Guardian breeds but this doesn't mean that
they're aggressive what it does mean is that they have a more In tune sense to
protect in God and if not well socialized and trained to the point where they
look to you for direction as to when it's appropriate to use these skills they
will become more independent and they'll start making decisions for themselves.
Now all dogs will do a version of this if not well trained
and socialized the problem arises because of their potential due to their size
and power and not due to their temperament.
For example if you have a small lap dog that you make this
mistake with you often get an annoying yappy snappy dog if I was working with I
would have no fear of them doing any damage to me however if you bring me a
fully grown Rottweiler displaying exactly the same behaviors for exactly the
same poor ownership that is not just an annoying dog it's a potentially
dangerous dog that can do extreme damage and in the past has unfortunately
proven to be fatal so this is why myself and many other people who are asked to
recommend breeds to owners will often steer people away from Rottweiler and
large Guardian breeds because inexperienced and uneducated owners making these
mistakes with that is the owners fault not the dog always
If I was to summarize it in one sentence it would be a beautiful, loyal, loving and gentle Guardian of its family.
Training ability and intelligence
They're truly geniuses of the canine world however trainability
comes down to much more than just intelligence to be a hyper trainable dog.
A dog needs to be as smart as well as eager to play.
These dogs are truly an absolute pleasure to work with from
protection training all the way to basic family companion obedience these dogs
will lap it up and look for more from you and they are capable of learning
anything that you can fir teach them and not only are they capable of this but
they genuinely love it which comes from their long lineage of being working
dogs this is the reason these dogs are still some of the most popular choices
of police and military dogs as well as private protection trainers all over the
world.
Physical Appearance
Rottweilers can comfortably grow to 70 centimetres and weigh
60 kilos which for these are large dogs but these dogs definitely are not all
show and no go as this size and weight is brought to the table by their extreme
levels of strength and the sheer muscle mass that contributes to this they have
large block your heads with taut skin around their faces and a perfect scissor by
where both layers of teeth neatly overlap each other their necks are thick and
extremely well-muscled running down to their very powerful shoulders and one of
their most distinguishing features is their deep broad and powerful chests.
Their coats are lovely and short dense coats with a very
slight undercoat the Rottweiler has very specific marking requirements I won't
bore you with here but everyone will recognize those black and tan markings
that really sets the Rottweiler apart and combined with their large and
powerful bodies makes them a formidable looking dog that its locks alone will
scare off 99% of criminals to yourself or your home from even trying in the
first place
Grooming
Grooming requirements of Rottweiler which is another very
positive attribute of the breed as they require very little in terms of
grooming and making sure it stays in tip-top condition like breeds they do shed
more in spring and autumn that's still much less the many other breeds but stay
on top of grooming.
You simply just need to give them a good weekly brushing and
then a wipe down with a chamois lever to achieve the best results and keep them
looking amazing it's always important to take a breeds health and life
expectancy into account when bringing a dog into your home and that's no
different with Rottweiler.
They tend to have a life expectancy of between 8 and 10
years which is a solid lifespan for a large and powerful breed and like all
breeds.
Health
They do tend to have certain health issues that seem to affect
that breed the most and for the Rottweiler these do include various different types
of cancer and TRO pain which is where the eyelids fold inwards and ectropion
where they fold outwards cruciate ligament rupture wet eczema cold water tail
hip and elbow dysplasia.
They are prone to obesity a or text enosis and some lines
have been known to have some temperament issues it might not be overly obvious
from the size of the breed but the Rottweiler does have high exercise
requirements as they were bred to work alongside their owners all day every day
and this is a trait is still with them today so they do not do well cooped up
inside all day and if you want a lazy large dog with guarding instincts
The Rottweiler definitely isn't the right choice I
personally recommend to long walk today of around an hour each minimum and you
can break them off into sections of time on lead and working on their heel work
some safe control time off the lead to really stretch their legs we're running
with them or playing fetch helps to tie them out and sometime dedicated to some
form of obedience training this way you're killing many birds with one stone as
you're not only providing good exercise to help tire them out but also
dedicating two times a day for some one-to-one training sessions which will let
you maintain high levels of obedience throughout their lives which also helps
them to be mentally stimulated and will develop a deeper Batak bond between you
and the dog so when it home their Vibes and happy to settle down and relax and
it reinforces the trust in you where they look to you for direction like mentioned.
The Biggest Question Which Now Arise
Is Rottweiler right for you????
Well to make that decision let's look at a summary of some
of the pros and cons of this breed
The positives do include that -:
They're extremely loyal and devoted dogs to their families.
Easy maintenance on the grooming front as their low shadows which makes them excellent for house-proud owners.
They are excellent watch and guard dogs are very protective of their owners and their owner's property.
So they're the traits you're looking for in a dog then they
might be perfect for you
However let's take a look at some of the downsides of Rottweiler
and if these are issues for you that I would recommend you taking a lot for
another breed.
I'm always here to help you with if you're struggling to decide all you need to do is just drop me a quick email on
So some of the downsides -:
Their size and potentially dangerous consequences if you get
training wrong then they often are not an ideal choice for first-time owners and
you must follow a dedicated system of training and socialization throughout
their lives to ensure a calm, confident dog that looks to you for direction.
They need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation which is something
that must must be taken seriously as again the consequences of not providing
this can be a huge issue and in itself leads to plenty of Rottweiler being put
down or in shelters click top-left to see how the Rottweiler is doing.
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