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ROTTWEILER

The Rottweilers were initially dogs bred to drive cattle to market. Afterward, they were helpful in moving carts for butchers. Rottweilers were one of the initial police dogs. Most crucial, they’re famous family friends and guardians.

History

Rottweilers come down from the Molossus, an Old English Mastiff. Their family marched to Germany moving the cattle that they sustained. As the military moved, the larger-sized dogs mated with dogs native to the places they passed through and set the idea for new dog breeds. Ultimately, rail transportation changed cattle drives. The Rottweiler has almost vanished.

In 1882, a single nondescript Rottweiler showed in a dog show in Heilbronn, Germany. That situation started to alter in 1901 when the Leonberger Club and Rottweiler were discovered, and the 1st Rottweiler dog breed standard was created. The explanation of Rottweiler’s physical appearance and personality is a little different now.

Physical Appearance

Rottweilers have massive heads and are blocky dogs. Ears lie relatively tight towards the head, hanging down instead. Muzzles are strong and square; however, rottweilers might be a bit drooly due to loose lips. Rottweiler might be black along with ten points, plus the perfect coat is pretty dense, a bit harsh, and short. Male Rottweilers usually are 24 – 27 inches tall at the shoulders and weigh about 95 – 130 lbs. Females are generally twenty-two to twenty-five inches tall at the shoulders and weigh about eighty-five to 115 pounds.

Temperament

Rottweilers are confident, courageous, calm, and never shy. A rottweiler has a self-assured aloofness and does not socialize with others quickly or simultaneously. Instead, it waits and notices attitude with new situations and people. With family, it is loving, usually following them at home. Rottweiler isn’t a very excitable dog. However, it has a natural preference to guard its property and family and not be aggressive to someone without cause. 

Susceptible to Diseases

Rottweilers are usually healthy; however, they are susceptible to several medical conditions such as:

  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Sub-aortic Stenosis (SAS)
  • Stomach Dilatation volvulus (GDV)
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Thyroid problems
  • Hypersensitivity

Care and Grooming

This dog breed does need regular grooming and bathing. This faithful dog should be bathed every 2 to 8 weeks according to the lifestyle and activity level. Daily brushing is essential to reduce shedding and maintain a healthier coat and skin with a thick coat.