Rottweiler and Children - Take your kids when you go to training classes

Take your kids when you go to training classes, if they are old enough. You may even want to look into 4H or other classes for training children and dogs.

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Rottweiler and Children - Have children help with the training

Have children help with the training. Your Rottweiler should sit on command whether a five year old kid or an adult asks him to. Teach your Rottweiler to take food gently from little hands.

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Rottweiler and Children - Teach your children how to treat the dog

Teach your children how to treat the dog. Never allow them to tease any animal. If you have a Rottweiler puppy, do not allow roughousing or chasing games. It might be cute and safe now, but will not be safe when your dog is 100 lbs. Do not allow your puppy to do anything now that you don't want him doing as an adult. It is not fair to change the rules as he grows.

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Rottweiler and Children - Rottweiler is an excellent family dog

With the right training, a Rottweiler is an excellent family dog. This is what the German breed standard says about the Rottweiler temperament: "He is descended from friendly and peaceable stock and by nature loves children, is affectionate, obedient, trainable and loves working." I have owned and trained Rottweilers since 1986 and every one of mine has been good with children.

There are two parts to ensuring any dog is safe with kids. First is training and socializing your Rottweiler. Second is properly managing the dog. Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, I strongly recommend group obedience classes as well as daily training.

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Selection guide - Get to know the puppy's parents

Get to know the puppy's parents. You can learn a lot about the personality of the puppy you are thinking of bringing into your home by interacting with its parents and observing how they act.

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Selection guide - Look at the puppy's tail

Look at the puppy's tail. Rottweilers' tails are commonly docked or cut short to leave a small stub on their backside. While this practice does not improve the dog's health or well-being, it has become such a recognizable feature of the breed that the American Kennel Club requires Rottweilers to have docked tails to be eligible as show dogs. Docking a Rottweiler's tail too soon, however, can cause nerve damage. If you are considering purchasing a puppy whose tail has already been docked, find out when the surgery was performed and talk to a veterinarian to make sure it was done correctly and at a proper time.

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Selection guide - Examine the puppy's legs and feet

Examine the puppy's legs and feet. A Rottweiler's legs should be straight and proportionate to the rest of their body. If they appear overly thin or the puppy appears bow-legged, this could be a sign of bone disease or poor nutrition.

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Selection guide - Find a good breeder

Find a good breeder. The Rottweiler is prone to a degenerative bone disease called hip displasia due to its large size. The odds of a Rottweiler having this disease is greatly increased if it has come from an inbred bloodline. Some studies of the breed have also shown that inbred dogs are more prone to having violent personalities. Find a reputable breeder who breeds puppies responsibly to guarantee that your Rottweiler is healthy.

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Selection guide - Get the facts

Get the facts. Isolated incidents involving a small percentage of Rottweilers have unfortunately earned the whole breed a reputation as being unpredictable, violent and prone to unprovoked attacks. Keep in mind that how any dog behaves largely depends on how it is treated by its owner. Talk to breeders, trainers and veterinarians and learn the truth about the breed before making your final decision.

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Selection guide - Rottweiler is not a breed that is right for every family or owner

Research the breed. The Rottweiler is a large breed that requires a lot of space to run. They are independent and intelligent but also very protective of their owners so they are not a breed that is right for every family or owner.

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Grooming tip - Use shampoo that your vet recommended

When choosing a shampoo, do not use flea and tick shampoos or other medicated shampoos unless directed by your vet. These types of shampoo do not work well with a rottweiler's coat.

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Grooming tip - Begin a regular grooming schedule early in their lives

With this breed in particular, it's important to to begin a regular grooming schedule early in their lives. Since rottweilers grow to become large and powerful dogs, you can have problems with grooming if they're not used to it.

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Grooming tip - Nourish coat

Let your dog air dry, then spray on a light coat of coat conditioner, coat gloss or mink oil to give his coat a beautiful sheen.

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Grooming tip - Wash with a regular dog shampoo

Wash with a regular dog shampoo. Ask your vet, breeder or pet store for any recommendations. During the bath, remove shedding hair with a rubber brush or natural bristle brush. Also take this time to remove any stray or long whiskers with grooming scissors.

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Grooming tip - Trim stray hairs

Trim stray hairs on his thighs, neck and back of his front legs with blending shears before bathing him.

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Grooming tip - Bathe your rottweiler once every two to three months

Bathe your rottweiler once every two to three months, unless he gets himself excessively dirty playing outdoors. This breed is one of the most odorless of all breeds, so baths are not a high priority.

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Grooming tip - Clean your dog's ears at least once a month

Clean your dog's ears at least once a month. Apply ear cleansing solution, found at any pet store, to a cotton pad and carefully clean the inside of his ears and the outer rim. Be careful not to insert the pad into any part of the ear canal you can't see.

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Grooming tip - Clip your dog's nails once a month

Clip your dog's nails once a month. Using large nail clippers, cut just the tips of the nails. Be careful to avoid cutting the quick, the reddish inner part of the nail, because it's painful and results in bleeding.

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Grooming tip - Brush your rottweiler at least once a month

Brush your rottweiler at least once a month with a natural bristle brush. You should increase your frequency of brushing during their major shedding times which are fall and spring to avoid hair all over your house.

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Grooming tip - Rottweiler is an easy breed to groom

Rottweilers coloring consists of a black coat with tan or rusty-brown markings on their chest, throat, lower legs, above the eyes and on the sides of the muzzle. With an undercoat only on their neck and thighs, rottweilers' outer coat is short, flat, coarse and dense. They are an easy breed to groom.

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Owner guide - Closely supervise your rottweiler if small children are near

Closely supervise your rottweiler if small children are near. They have a tendency to "herd" children and to chase moving objects - which could include running children.

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Owner guide - Rottweiler can generally be taught to obey with positive reinforcement

Rottweiler can generally be taught to obey with positive reinforcement. However, you may need to use a sharp tone if your dog is being stubborn.

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Owner guide - Understand rottweiler's health problems

Understand that a rottweiler is prone to certain health problems, such as hip and elbow dysplasia (a malformation of the joints), osteochondrosis dissecans (a bone disease that causes lameness and arthritis), paneosteitis (a rotating lameness), Von Willebrand's Disease (a bleeding disorder), bloat, heart disease and allergies.

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Owner guide - Play with your rottweiler often

Play with your rottweiler often. They love to run, swim and play catch. You can't overexercise this breed.

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Owner guide - Keep your rottweiler on a leash when away from your home

Keep your rottweiler on a leash when away from your home. This breed can be aggressive with unfamiliar dogs, although early training and socialization may curb this tendency.

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Owner guide - Walk or run your rottweiler at least twice a day

Walk or run your rottweiler at least twice a day, for 20 minutes or more each time. This breed is very active and will also need a large backyard to romp around in. If a rottweiler becomes bored or doesn't have enough activity, she may become destructive.

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Owner guide - Avoid leaving her alone with unfamiliar people in your home

Remember that a rottweiler has a strong instinct to protect her home and family. Avoid leaving her alone with unfamiliar people in your home; if the dog perceives an unfamiliar visitor as an intruder, she may become aggressive. Allow your rottweiler to slowly become familiar with visitors.

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Owner guide - Trim your Rottweiler's nails

Trim your Rottweiler's nails every two to three weeks.

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Owner guide - Brush your rottweiler's coat awhen necessary

Brush your rottweiler's topcoat and undercoat only when necessary. The same goes for bathing. Rottweilers are average shedders and lose their topcoat and undercoat twice a year.

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Owner guide - Feed your rottweiler

Feed your rottweiler high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat if you want a quality product. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent, and crude fat no less than 20 percent. Also, the fiber content needs to be 4 percent or less.

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Owner guide - Vaccinate your rottweiler

Vaccinate your rottweiler and follow up with yearly booster vaccinations to maintain the dog's immunity to diseases. Worm your adult dog every three months and consult your veterinarian about de-fleaing products.

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DOG FAQ - Do Rottweiler's crop their ears?

Rottweilers never have their ears cropped unless it's for some medical reason. A Rottweiler always wears its ears naturally.

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DOG FAQ - Why do they cut off a Rottweiler's tail?

There is no reason to cut off a Rottweiler's tail other than aesthetics. In Europe it is illegal to cut off a Rottweiler's tail.

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DOG FAQ - How old do rottweilers live to?

The Rottweiler lives an average life of 8-9 years. The Rottweiler requires vigorous exercise on a daily basis.

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DOG FAQ - How much is a rottweiler?

A show quality Rottweiler will generally sell for $1,000 to $2,000, with pet prices approximately half the show price.

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DOG FAQ - Do rottweilers swim?

Rottweilers love to run, swim and play catch.

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DOG FAQ - Are rottweilers nice?

As long as rottweilers, medium to large size, stalwart dog, are well socialization they will not be aggressive.

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DOG FAQ - Do Rottweilers dig?

Rottweilers do dig, as any dog can, but they are not excessive diggers.

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DOG FAQ - Do rottweilers shed?

Rottweilers shed more than you might think.Their short, coarse hairs stick tenaciously to your carpeting, upholstery, and clothing.

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DOG FAQ - What are the laws regarding tail docking?

Many European jurisdictions now have laws banning the practise of tail docking. In North America the practise is generally still acceptable, but this could possibly change in years to come.

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DOG FAQ - Where is the best place to purchase a Rottweiler puppy?

The most dedicated and knowledgeable people about Rottweilers are typically members of a recognized Rottweiler Club. They dedicate time and resources to better the breed. These breeders abide by a Code of Ethics and undertake health clearances on their dogs before they breed them. If you are thinking about buying a puppy from a pet shop, a person posing as a reputable breeder or a puppy mill, it is buyer beware. Check with the national clubs to see if the breeder is a member and if not ask lots of questions. In Canada it is the Rottweiler Club of Canada and in the USA it is the American Rottweiler Club.

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DOG FAQ - What gender makes the best pet?

Both make excellent pets. The female is smaller and typically less dominant so some will say the female makes the better pet.

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DOG FAQ - Are Rottweilers Noisy?

Rottweilers typically do not bark without cause, but they will let you know when someone or something is about.

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DOG FAQ - How much do Rottweiler shed?

Rottweiler is a short hair (double coated) dog and yes, they do shed. They generally blow their coat twice a year.

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DOG FAQ - How much exercise do they require?

The Rottweiler is a working dog and they require lots of exercise. Running loose in the backyard is not considered exercise. Do not get a Rottweiler if you cannot provide this basic requirement.

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DOG FAQ - Do they require special training?

Early training for Rottweiler is a must but not considered special training. In addition to training, the master must establish herself / himself as pack leader. We highly recommend Cesar Milan's methods.

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DOG FAQ - How are they with other pets?

Early socializing with other pets is a must. In most cases, a rottweiler puppy will get along with other pets if introduced at a young age. An older rottie who has never been raised with cats and then introduced to them, may want to chase them, etc.

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DOG FAQ - How do I know if the Rottweiler is the right dog for me?

The first thing to ask your self is, “what type of lifestyle do I have”? Are you an active outdoor person or more of a computer, tv type of person? The Rottweiler is a “Working Dog” and can develop behavioural issues if not exercised lots on a daily basis. How long will the dog be left alone and what type of housing or kennel do you have for your Rottweiler when away? The Rottweilers live to be with their master. They can become bored and depressed if denied attention from their master, especially if they do not have another dog to play with. An unattended Rottweiler can develop destructive behaviours. Are you willing to socialize and train your Rottweiler? This breed is typically not for the inexperienced dog owner. Early socializing and obedience training is an absolute must. It is imperative to be the pack leader.

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ROTTWEILER AND CHILDREN

Some Rottweilers may be good with children, but the dog's natural inclination to "bump" and "herd," dating from its origins as a German herding dog, may cause injury if the dog is left unchecked with the infirm or small children.

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TRAINING

The Rottweiler has been developed for its working ability and often blooms when given a chance to work with its master, although there are occasional exceptions. It is very necessary to establish your control of the animal and obedience training is often the easiest and most rewarding way to do so. Your breeder should be able to provide you with guidance in the selection of a training class, however, avoid the very rough trainer, no matter how highly recommended.


Rottweilers can often be controlled using verbal reprimands alone, and while they occasionally require strong physical corrections, some trainers tend to be much rougher on Rottweilers than is necessary. Women have been very successful with the dogs in obedience training. Physical mastery of the dog is generally less important than sensitive, patient, and positive training methods. Patience is an important factor in training a Rottweiler.

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FEEDING

Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Keep your Rottweiler in good shape by measuring his food and feeding him twice a day rather than leaving food out all the time. If you're unsure whether Rottweiler's overweight, give him the eye test and the hands-on test. First, look down at him. You should be able to see a waist. Then place your hands on his back, thumbs along the spine, with the fingers spread downward. You should be able to feel but not see his ribs without having to press hard. If you can't, he needs less food and more exercise.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

Like many other large dog breeds, the Rottweiler is prone to hip dysplasia. Other health concerns include ACL damage and entropion. This breed has a propensity to overheat. They typically live for 10 to 12 years.

Have many health problems to whach out for heart problems, eye diseases, thyroid problems, cancer, OCD, HD, and allergies.

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TEMPERAMENT

Rottweiler temperaments vary from natural clowns, who are affectionate to almost anyone, to the very reserved, one-person dog. Ideally they should be calm but alert companions. Rottweiler often follow their masters from place to place in the home, keeping a constant but unobtrusive watch over their loved one. Nervous, shy, excitable or hyperactive individuals are exhibiting traits which are undesirable in an animal the size and nature of the Rottweiler and should be avoided.

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GROOMING

Rottweilers have relatively short coat; the Rottweiler is a breed that is not too difficult to groom. You will want to brush your Rottweiler fairly frequently to if you do not want hair all over your home. Twice a year your dog will shed. Males tend to have on major shed in the spring, with a lighter one in the fall. Females tend to shed their entire coat with their estrus cycle. When you Rottweiler is shedding, you will want to brush him everyday.

Teeth and nails tend to be the parts of a Rottweilers daily grooming that most owners neglect. Dogs do not usually get cavities in their teeth, but they build up tartar at an amazing rate. Tartar causes gum disease in dogs just as in humans. If you start brushing your pup’s teeth while he is young, most dogs enjoy it. It is cheaper for you to brush your dog’s teeth than to anesthetize him does that your veterinarian can clean the tartar off. Anesthesia is always a risk if you just pay attention and keep your canine’s teeth pearly white.

You need to brush your Rottweiler’s teeth weekly, toes need attention monthly. Your Rottweiler should walk on the pads of his paws and you should not hear his nails clicking with each step. You can cut them, file them or grind them. Cutting a black nail is a wee bit tricky but not impossible. Cut off small segments at a time. The first clip should take off rather dry and brittle nail. As you take off more of the nail, notice the nail material becoming moister and softer.

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COAT AND COLOR

Coat
Outer coat is straight, coarse, dense, of medium length and lying flat. Undercoat should be present on neck and thighs, but the amount is influenced by climatic conditions. Undercoat should not show through outer coat. The coat is shortest on head, ears and legs, longest on breeching. The Rottweiler is to be exhibited in the natural condition with no trimming. Fault--Wavy coat. Serious Faults--Open, excessively short, or curly coat; total lack of undercoat; any trimming that alters the length of the natural coat. Disqualification--Long coat.

Color
Always black with rust to mahogany markings. The demarcation between black and rust is to be clearly defined. The markings should be located as follows: a spot over each eye; on cheeks; as a strip around each side of muzzle, but not on the bridge of the nose; on throat; triangular mark on both sides of prosternum;on forelegs from carpus downward to the toes; on inside of rear legs showing down the front of the stifle and broadening out to front of rear legs from hock to toes, but not completely eliminating black from rear of pasterns; un-der tail; black penciling on toes. The undercoat is gray, tan, or black. Quantity and location of rust markings is important and should not exceed ten percent of body color. Serious Faults--Straw-colored, excessive, insufficient or sooty markings; rust marking other than described above; white marking any place on dog (a few rust or white hairs do not constitute a marking). Disqualifications--Any base color other than black; absence of all markings.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

The ideal Rottweiler is a medium large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. His compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance. Dogs are characteristically more massive throughout with larger frame and heavier bone than bitches. Bitches are distinctly feminine, but without weakness of substance or structure.

Size, Proportion, Substance
Dogs:24 inches to 27 inches. Bitches:22 inches to 25 inches, with preferred size being mid-range of each sex. Correct proportion is of primary importance, as long as size is within the standard's range. The length of body, from prosternum to the rearmost projection of the rump, is slightly longer than the height of the dog at the withers, the most desirable proportion of the height to length being 9 to 10. The Rottweiler is neither coarse nor shelly. Depth of chest is approximately fifty percent (50%) of the height of the dog. Rottweiler's bone and muscle mass must be sufficient to balance his frame, giving a compact and very powerful appearance.

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START TO KNOW

The Rottweiler, or Rottweil Metzgerhund ("Butchers Dog"), is a "medium to large size, stalwart dog" breed originating in Germany as a herding dog. It is a hardy and very intelligent breed. Rottweilers also worked as draught dogs, pulling carts to carry meat and other products to market. "Rottweiler breeders aim at a dog of abundant strength, black coated with clearly defined rich tan markings, whose powerful appearance does not lack nobility and which is exceptionally well suited to being a companion, service and working dog.


The Rottweiler was kept busy in these traditional roles until the mid-19th century when railroads replaced droving for getting livestock to market. Although there are still Rottweilers working stock all over the world, many other roles have been found for this versatile breed. During the First and Second World Wars, Rottweilers were put into service in various roles including as messenger, draught and guard dogs. Currently they are often used as search and rescue, assistance, guide dogs for the blind, guard and police dogs in addition to their traditional roles.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our Rottweiler dog blog. Here you will learn about Rottweiler health care, any tips and you can find good experiences from many people who love Rottweiler.

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