Rottweiler

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Breed highlights muscular, large in size, powerful body

black with tan on the muzzle, over the eyes, chest, legs

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male: 43 - 59 kg female: 39 - 52 kg male : 63 - 69 cm female: 58 - 64 cm

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lifespan 10 - 12 years

litter size 4 - 12

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Breed appearance medium size, almond shaped, dark brown eyes

broad head, with an arched forehead and a relatively short muzzle

small, triangular, and pendant ears broad and black nose

short, straight, dense and lying flat coat Š DogHQ.co http://doghq.co

tail docked at the first joint or undocked

History

German breed descended from dogs that accompanied the Roman army in antiquity

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Named for the town of Rottweil, where it was used to herd livestock since the Middle Ages

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Breed declined when railroads made herding obsolete in the 19th century Revived as military and police dogs during World Wars I and II

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originally

Cattle herding Bear hunting Pulling carts Guarding properties

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today

Guard Dog Police Dog Guide Dog for disabled Therapy dog

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Rottweiler, butcher’s dog

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Juno, Police Dog, 200 arrests

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Personality family companion guarding friendly obedient not nervous

very loyal

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active

calm courageous

good natured

protective

not aggressive self-confident

not vicious

Training

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intelligent and very easy to train

needs firm and consistent training

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needs socialization as early as possible

important to establish a leadership role early

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Health and Care Common Rottweiler Health Issues Bone and Joint: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia

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Heart and Circulatory: Aortic Stenosis

Endocrine System Problems

Eye: entropion, cataracts

Certain types of cancer

Living conditions Rottweiler is inactive indoors.

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Suitable for living in small spaces, such as an apartment if sufficiently exercised.

Exercise Rottie needs plenty of exercise

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Retrieving a ball

Swimming

Running

Long walks

Grooming The short coat is easy to groom.

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Brush once or twice a week.

Bathe only when necessary.

This breed is an average shedder.

Pros Highly intelligent, one of the smartest dogs Confident, calm and friendly Loyal, loving and protective of family

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Cons Can be clumsy as a puppy Tendency to dominate and display stubbornness "Dangerous dog" image created by mass media

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Sources: wolframalpha.com, squidoo.com, buzzle.com, a-love-of-rottweilers.com, a-z-animals.com, dogtime.com, therottweilerclub.co.uk

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