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Rottweiler Puppies for Sale
Rottweiler
EYK VOM WENDEHAMMER SchHI ZTP
Courtesy of GLI ANTICHI MOLOSSI Italy
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Pronunciation |
ROTT-why-ler |
Description |
The Rottweiler has a massive, powerful
body. Muscular and athletic, it has a broad head and rounded forehead. The
muzzle is well-developed with a scissors bite. Its eyes are dark with an
expression of goodwill and loyalty. The ears are triangular, carried forward,
and its nose is wide and black. The lips are black and inside the mouth it is
dark-colored. The tail is customarily docked. Often born with rear
dewclaws, these are usually removed when the tail is docked. The coat is short,
hard and thick. It is black with brown markings on the cheeks and muzzle, paws
and legs. A red color with brown markings also exists. There
is a deficiency in the hair gene making the coloring a lighter red. Rottweiler
bitches often have large litters; 12 puppies are not uncommon.
German Rottweiler vs. American Rottweiler - some claim
there are variations of Rotties, the German Rottweiler and the American
Rottweiler. German Rotties are said to be shorter, stockier and have a bigger
blockier head, and American Rotties are said to be taller and leggier without as
blocky a head. Others claim a Rottweiler is a Rottweiler and there is no such
thing as a German Rottie. Some who have stated this argument have said, "a
German Rottweiler is one born in Germany and an American Rottweiler is born in
America." In any case, there are breeders breeding for the German Rottweiler
look, which goes outside the AKC standard, while others are breeding for the
American Rottweiler look, sticking to, or closer to, the AKC standard. |
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Temperament |
The Rottie is calm, trainable,
courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. They have a reliable
temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. These are strong
fighters that seem immune to pain. Serious, steady and confident. Firm and
careful training is essential for this breed, otherwise you may end up with
a very powerful and overly aggressive dog. Yet they can, with proper
handling, also be loyal, loving and very rewarding companions. They require
owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog
with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their
worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries.
Because of their size, training should begin fairly young - while the dog is
still small, and great care should be taken to ensure that the dog is not made
vicious. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly
happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in
public places. When the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained, it
will be a good playmate for the children. It will accept cats and other
household pets as long as the dog has had a positive experience with them while
it was young. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically
welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk. The breed does well in
competitive obedience, schutzhund, and tracking. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm.)
Bitches 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg.) Bitches 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
This breed is susceptible to ACL
damage. Prone to hip dysplasia. Tends to snore
and overeat. Also prone to entropion (narrowing of the slit between the
eyelids). |
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Living Conditions |
The Rottie will do okay in an
apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors
and a small yard will be sufficient. |
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Exercise |
The Roman Rottweiler needs plenty of
exercise. You can't give these robust dogs too much work or exercise; they
thrive on it. They need to be taken on a daily
walk or jog. Running in the woods and in open country makes them very happy and
they have no desire to wander from you. Swimming or running beside a bicycle are
perfect activities for this dog and it also loves retrieving a ball. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
Grooming |
The smooth, glossy coat is easy to
groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed
is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The Rottweiler is probably descended
from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. It
was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in
the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century
due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. Some of the
Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police
work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund. |
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Mastiff, AKC Working |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC,
NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Rottweiler Posters and Prints!
"This is my recently departed male Rottweiler named Hank (11?). He was adopted through the local shelter when he was about two. the previous owner beat him and accused him of not being "mean enough"."
"I have read Cesar Milan's books and apparently Hank had already read them, because I could not pinpoint any bad habits to correct. We would take frequent walks and although he spent way too much time smelling things I was good with that as I have to slow down too. He almost always stayed close to me and didn't like to let me out of his sight when we were gardening. He would survey the neighborhood and make sure the kids were having fun. Just in case there was someone with a free hand or a tennis ball he was ready. Hank very rarely barked, but did talk to me if he needed to go out. He was calm and knew that Mama had it under control. Strangers were amazed that on command he would stop what he was doing and sit and stay, even if another dog or cat caught his eye. If I needed help he was there."
"He slept in the sunroom on his own bed with plenty of ventilation and sunlight and heat in the winter. He jumped on my bed only once and figured out quickly that he wasn't invited. While I worked on the computer or watched television he would lay at my feet and relax. I think I have been truly blessed to have had a great companion such as Hank."
DBI Side Note: For a dog, it's all about the moment and the moment Hank moved in with his new owner, he had a pack leader and he was truely one well balanced, happy dog. If only all dogs were as lucky as Hank. He had an owner who gave him what HE needed, instead of only taking what the human needed. RIP Hank
Bear, a male Rottie at 1 year
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