| The Rottweiler is a muscular, highly protective | | | | week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed |
| dog that is a favorite for police and the military. | | | | for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of |
| They have a reputation as a dog not to fool with | | | | plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) |
| and they strike fear in the bad guys. They need | | | | and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease |
| to be extensively socialized to get along with | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and |
| other pets and other dogs. They can get along | | | | other serious disease. |
| well with children if they are older. As a reminder, | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| dog. They can do well with a fenced yard for | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| exercise but they expect plenty of family time. | | | | front feet. |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | *Life Span. The Rottweiler can live between 8 and |
| size (two years old or older) of the male | | | | 9 years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| Rottweiler is 24 to 27 inches to the withers | | | | excellent living conditions. |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and 95 to 130 | | | | *History. The Rottweiler comes from Germany |
| pounds. The female ranges from 22 to 25 inches | | | | where they were used for control livestock. They |
| to the withers and 85 to 115 pounds. | | | | evolved into being used for guard dogs, military |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | and police dogs. They were first registered by the |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | American Kennel Association in 1931. |
| with that specific breed and the Rottweiler is no | | | | Some Registries: |
| exception. Be on the look out for Parvo, eye | | | | *American Rottweiler Club |
| problems, progressive spinal cord disorder, Canine | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| and bloat (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, the second | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| leading killer of dogs, can kill within the hour, this | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| space is too limited for a complete explanation but | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| you should read up on this). Feeding more then | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| once a day and avoiding exercise right after | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| meals may help guard against bloat. This disease | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| may also be significant threats, please contact | | | | Litter Size: 4 to 10 Rottweiler puppies |
| your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | Category: Working Group |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | Terms To Describe: Powerful, robust, endurance, |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | strength, agility, calm, courageous, confident, aloof, |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | guardian, protective |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Very good watch dog. |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | Very good guard dog. |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| *Grooming. The Rottweiler has a double coat. The | | | | Tends to snore. |
| outer coat is medium length, flat, dense, coarse | | | | Tends to over eat. |
| and straight. The inner coat is thick or thin | | | | Needs strong obedience training early. |
| depending upon climate. She should be brushed | | | | *Other Names Known By: Butchers Dog, |
| regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | Metzgerhund, Rottie |
| healthy coat, help you keep a closer eye on her | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| health and strengthen your emotional bond with | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| her. | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | only. |