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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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