Rottweiler Puppy Information & Training
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A Rottweiler puppy makes an outstanding human companion dog.
Rottweilers are highly intelligent, affectionate, loyal and despite popular opinion they can be a very sensitive breed. You'll find Rotties are most definitely "people" dogs who form a very close and special bond with their human family.
Having said the above it must also be stated that a Rottweiler puppy is not suited to every dog lover though.
Bringing a Rottweiler puppy into your life brings with it a whole range of added responsibilities. In the wrong hands a dog such as a Rottweiler becomes an extremely dangerous proposition. Rotties are powerful, slow maturing, headstrong and often prone to dominant behaviors. For this reason puppy selection, socialization and obedience training are absolutely essential to address correctly when bringing a Rottweiler puppy into your life. To be honest I believe that these ingredients are necessary for all dog breeds but I'd say it is especially by DNSUnlocker"> important for Rottweilers due to their awesome strength and size.
The recent bad press and diminished reputation of the Rottweiler says more about the shameful and unscrupulous breeding practices and irresponsible or naive Rottie owners than it does about the breed itself.
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History Of The Rottweiler
Rottweilers descend from the ancient working mastiff breeds of southern German and Rome. Rotties were initially utilized to herd cattle, guard their owners, guard resources and later on as "butcher's dogs".
The Rottweiler has now spread far and wide to all parts of the globe. They are highly valued for their working capabilities and as pets. The temperament and intelligence of the Rottweiler has seen them successfully employed in various "jobs" such as - herding, military work, customs work, schutzhund, police work, as therapy dogs, tracking, carting, obedience and all kinds of protection duties.
Rottweiler Puppy Size & Appearance
A well bred Rottweiler is robust and athletic for its size. They are a unique combination of power, strength, agility and endurance. A fit, healthy and alert Rottweiler is a beautiful sight.
A male Rottweiler puppy will grow to be 24 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs in at 100 to 135 pounds of brute force. A Rottie bitch is a little smaller - 22 to 25 inches tall and weighing 80 to 100 pounds.
Rottweilers have a glossy black coat with tan markings that can be located anywhere on the body. They have a thick double coat - which does shed. Their outer-coat is straight, course and of medium length. It is advisable to give your Rottie a thorough brushing every few days in order to maintain a healthy coat and to minimize the shedding.
Rottweilers are distinctive (and much loved) for their beautiful warm dark brown eyes, deep powerful chest and large handsome head.
There is much written and debated regarding the difference between "German Rottweilers" and "American Rottweilers". The truth is that apart from being born in different locations they should be almost identical specimens. The real reason that you see Rottweilers of differing dimensions is because of poor breeding practices. The huge rise in popularity of the Rottweiler breed has unfortunately also seen a rise in unscrupulous breeders who breed purely for profit. These breeders have no consideration for the breed standard or with the wellbeing of the breed going forward. You can purchase wonderful Rottweiler puppies in Germany, The USA, The UK, Australia and everywhere in between.
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The All by DNSUnlocker"> Important Rottweiler Temperament
At their best a Rottweiler puppy grows to be a calm, level headed, stable and self confident companion. They are courageous, highly intelligent, affectionate and ever willing training partners.
Due to unscrupulous Rottweiler puppy breeders it is a sad fact that the temperament of Rottweilers can vary greatly from one dog to the next. The temperament of your individual Rottie will be shaped by the breeder you purchase your puppy from, the puppy you select from the litter, the socialization you provide and the obedience training you undertake together.
Always purchase your Rottweiler puppy from a responsible and respected Rottweiler puppy breeder. One that carefully plans each litter of puppies from carefully selected breeding stock.
Some general points regarding the temperament and traits of a Rottweiler:
Rottweilers thrive on human companionship. They bond very tightly with their human family and don't do well when left alone, isolated and bored for long periods. Rotties consider themselves to be one of the family - they love to be included in all family activities. Separation anxiety is a common problem experienced by Rottweilers.
Rottweilers are a working breed. They require plenty of physical and mental stimulation to keep them content. Some nice long on leash walks and obedience training sessions are always appreciated by Rotties. This will help to pre
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