What kind of dog is a Rottweiler?
Rottweilers are considered to be in the mastiff family. Rottweilers were instrumental in the development of the Doberman Pinscher much later. Rottweilers were working dogs from the start, driving cattle to market, pulling carts, guarding the homestead, and even carrying money to and from the market in money belts tied around their necks.
Is a Rottweiler too much dog for You?
Is a Rottweiler too much dog for You?
Overall, the Rottweiler is a splendid, capable companion in the right hands. But without ongoing companionship, socialization, obedience training, and supervision, he is "too much dog" for many households.
Are there any legal liabilities of owning an Rottweiler?
Rottweilers may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. In this day and age, the legal liabilities of owning any breed that looks intimidating and has a history as a guard dog should be considered. People are quicker to sue if such a dog does anything even remotely questionable.
How long should a Rottweiler tail be?
How long should a Rottweiler tail be?
Tails are docked very short, ideally one to two vertebrae long. As is common with the larger breeds, rottweilers can be slow maturing. Many do not reach full adult size until 2 or 3 years of age, although adult height is often set by one year of age. These dogs will fill out, broadening their chests and becoming the massive dogs we expect with age.
The Rottweiler is a rather large and powerful dog, descended from Roman military dogs and developed in Germany.
The Rottweiler is believed to originate from a Roman mastiff-type dog. Rottweilers were used for herding and pulling carts. They are in the working class of dog. During the World Wars, Rottweilers served as messengers and guard dogs. Rottweilers are strong, large dogs with distinctive black and rust colored markings.
Will a Rottweiler protect its owner from a stranger?
A Rottweiler will naturally protect its owner from a stranger that the dog believes is a threat. Sadly, there are owners who are irresponsible and do not properly train and socialize their Rottweilers.
Do Rottweilers have the second highest number of attacks?
Do Rottweilers have the second highest number of attacks?
Rottweilers, over the last fifteen years, are responsible for the second highest number of serious dog attacks in the country (See Dog Bite Study). The number of serious injuries caused by this breed is highly disproportionate to the number of Rottweilers in the United States.
