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Rottweiler breed information and pictures
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The Rottweiler is part of the Working (Molossor) group. The Rottweiler is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Rottweiler is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Schutzhund, Watch Dog The Rottweiler lifestyle is Prefers to be an outdoor dog except in extreme climates
The Rottweiler is susceptible to bloat, parvo virus and hip dysplasia. It should be noted that the enormous popularity of Rottweilers has resulted in careless breeding. This has caused a number of crippling physical and psychological problems within the Rottweiler population. It is important that when contacting a Rottweiler breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Rottweiler from a petstore which commonly are known to support Rottweiler puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Rottweiler health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Rottweiler breed standard.
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Rottweiler |
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Group:
Working (Molossor) |
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Shoulder Height:
22.00 in - 26.75 in |
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Weight:
90-130 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Fair |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Germany - Developed from the Roman war dogs nearly 1800 years ago. Called lions.
Character:
This breed is brave, very loyal, obedient, protective, watchful, and strong. It will risk life and limb to defend its family.
Temperment:
If properly socialized, a Rottweiler makes a good playmate for children and gets along well with cats and other household animals. This is all contingent on whether the dog has had positive experiences with them when young, however.
Coat:
Short, thick, and coarse outer layer with a thick under layer. It must always be black with brown markings. Occasionally there are long-haired varieties or there may be a white chest marking, but these traits are considered undesirable.
Care
When it is shedding, use a rubber glove to remove dead hairs. The ears must be kept clean, and the claws must be kept short.
Colour:
Black/tan
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Protection, Schutzhund, Watch Dog
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