Origins of the Rottweiler
The Rottweiler originated in Germany and acquired its name from the German town Rottweiler in Wurttemberg. In the 1800’s the Rottweiler was practically vanished. The dog breed made its come back in the early 20th century due to the efforts of dedicated breeders in Stuttgart. In his early days, the Rottweiler would have been used for activities, such as guarding, search and rescue, guiding the blind, police work, carting and being a watch dog.
Adult Black Rottweiler
Sizes of the Typical Male and Female Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a large size dog; adults typically weigh between 41kg to 54kg. The breed’s height could vary from 58cm to 68cm, the females in general tend to be slightly smaller than the males.
Rottweiler Coats
The Rottweiler has a short, smooth, glossy coat. It is advisable to groom the hair with a firm bristle brush a few times a week to remove any dead hairs and keep the coats healthy and shine. This breed is considered an average shedder.
Appearance of the Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is Black coloured with mahogany/rust markings on the, legs, chest, under tail and face. The face markings can be found on the cheeks, muzzle and one spot above each eye.
Rottweiler Temperament
The Rottweiler has great temperaments; he is calm, caring, brave, loyal, protective, and devoted to his owner and family who he will defend fiercely if necessary. His owner needs to be someone strong minded, calm but also firm and able to handle his large size. The Rottweiler is a highly intelligent breed and has proven their worth in the police, military, and customs’ work over many centuries. Due to his great muscular size, training should be started when the dog is a small puppy. This breed needs a lot of leadership and socialisation, if done correctly he is a great playmate for children and will accept other dogs, cats and other household pets. This breed will not be happy in a backyard or a confined kennel area.
Rottweiler Puppies
Puppies under the age of 1 year should have their exercise limited to protect their growing bones and joints. The Rottweiler should be trained properly as a puppy; failing to do so can result in becoming dangerous or inadvertently adult dog. Rottweiler puppies are often mouthy, as well as having temper tantrums as puppies
Rottweiler Puppy
Cost of Rottweilers
From a reputable and trustworthy breeder in the UK, Rottweilers typically cost around £300 to £600.
Life Expectancy of the Rottweiler
The Rottweiler typically lives for around 10-12 years
What Health Problems Rottweiler Can Suffer From
The Rottweiler is generally a healthy breed, but could potentially have certain health issues, although not necessarily. These could include; hip malformation (dysplasia), cruciate ligament problems can affect the knees, cancer, heart disease and eye disease. This is not a definitive list and great research should be carried out.
Exercising Your Rottweiler
The Rottweiler requires large amounts of exercise. There is no limit to how far this breed can walk as they thrive of it. It is essential for them to be taken on daily walks. Rottweilers love to join their owners on a jog, go swimming, running beside a bicycle or retrieving a ball. Running in the open county makes them very happy and they have absolutely no desire to wander away from their owner.
Dog Groups Related to the Rottweiler
Working dog
Similar Dog Breed(s) to the Rottweiler
Bullmastiff, Doberman, German Shepherd Dog
