Rottweiler

Rottweiler presentation sponsored by DogHQ http://doghq.co is focused on the Rottweiler breed facts and trivia. It features:
- Rottweiler breed highlights,
- history,
- personality,
- health and care,
- training,
- pros and cons.

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1. by © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co ROTTWEILER
2. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Breed highlights black with tan on the muzzle, over the eyes, chest, legs muscular, large in size, powerful body
3. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co male: 43 - 59 kg female: 39 - 52 kg male : 63 - 69 cm female: 58 - 64 cm
4. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co lifespan 10 - 12 years litter size 4 - 12
5. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Breed appearance broad head, with an arched forehead and a relatively short muzzle short, straight, dense and lying at coat tail docked at the rst joint or undocked small, triangular, and pendant ears medium size, almond shaped, dark brown eyes broad and black nose
6. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co History German breed descended from dogs that accompanied the Roman army in antiquity
7. Named for the town of Rottweil, where it was used to herd livestock since the Middle Ages © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co
8. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Breed declined when railroads made herding obsolete in the 19th century Revived as military and police dogs during World Wars I and II
9. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Guarding properties originally Cattle herding Bear hunting Pulling carts
10. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Therapy dog Guard Dog Police Dog Guide Dog for disabled today
11. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Rottweiler, butcher’s dog
12. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Juno, Police Dog, 200 arrests
13. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Personality family companion calm good natured guarding friendly courageous protective obedient not nervous not aggressive very loyal active self-con dent not vicious
14. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Training needs rm and consistent training intelligent and very easy to train needs socialization as early as possible important to establish a leadership role early 1 3 4 2
15. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Health and Care Common Rottweiler Health Issues Bone and Joint: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Heart and Circulatory: Aortic Stenosis Endocrine System Problems Eye: entropion, cataracts Certain types of cancer
16. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Living conditions Suitable for living in small spaces, such as an apartment if suf ciently exercised. Rottweiler is inactive indoors.
17. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Exercise Long walks Swimming Running Retrieving a ball Rottie needs plenty of exercise
18. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Grooming The short coat is easy to groom. Brush once or twice a week. Bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.
19. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Pros Highly intelligent, one of the smartest dogs Con dent, calm and friendly Loyal, loving and protective of family
20. © DogHQ.co http://doghq.co Can be clumsy as a puppy Tendency to dominate and display stubbornness "Dangerous dog" image created by mass media Cons
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