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