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Rottweilers are protective dogs towards their family and owners. They have a strong build and are muscular. They were bred for herding cattle and protecting them. They are strong and if not properly trained can even cause damage.

History and Origin

The origin of Rottweilers started with the Roman people who had travelled to Germany had brought these dogs as guard dogs for their livestock. They were also used as working dogs to pull carts of farmers and butcher.

This breed originated from the Roman mastiff named Roman Molossus breed which belonged to ancient Greek tribe. This dog got its name from a small place in Germany called Rottweil. The Romans who had settled in this place used to keep their dogs and go for work and as a result people started using the name of the place with reference to the dogs and that is how the dogs got their name Rottweiler.

When the Rottweilers were no longer used for pulling carts, the demand for this breed deteriorated and this breed was about to go extinct. However sometime later this breed was used by the police because of their strength and obedience and again got popular and their demand increased.  They were brilliant in their work and had gained immense popularity due to which they were even called ‘excellent obedience dogs’.

This breed had become so popular during the time that AKC had registered more than 100,000 dog breeds.

About Rottweiler

Rottweiler is a medium to large size breed and is one of the most popular breeds in the world. There are many reasons for their popularity. However there are only a few people who would choose to have a Rottweiler as a pet.  As per the AKC standards the tails should be docked short.

This breed is found in three different types. However the colour of their coat is same for all types:

• American Rottweiler – They were born in America and have similar features with other types, one cannot distinguish between these breed easily.  Their popularity had attracted breeders so much that they were even crossed with other breeds which did not even conform to the breed standard.
• German Rottweiler – As the American Rottweilers were born in America, the Germans were born in Germany. The only difference between these breeds is that the ADRK only allows the selective dogs to pass their rules. The dog which passes the physical and temperamental requirements is allowed to breed. They should also be calm and courageous and should be dedicated towards their owners and family and will always protect their family confidently.
• Roman Rottweiler – They are big and similar in look with the mastiffs. They have muscular legs and have huge feet. Their tail if often ducked and they have the same colour as other with black, brown and sometimes red and tan mix. They have heavy and massive body with a broad head with some wrinkles.

This breed dogs are incredibly intelligent and are ranked on 10^th position by the AKC. They have so much strength that if they bite something then it is difficult to get it that out of their mouth. This dog comes only in one colour that is black and they have few markings on their cheeks, paws, and legs in Tan and Mahogany colours. The average height of a male Rottweiler can be from 24 to 27 inches and their weight can be 43 to 60 kg. Whereas the female Rottweiler are 20 -25 inches tall and can weigh from 38 to 52 kg. The average lifespan of this breed can be between 8-10 years.

Interesting Facts and stories

• Rottweiler breed is banned in many countries like Spain, Israel, Romania, Italy, Portugal and France. People from these countries cannot keep a Rottweiler as a pet because of their aggressive nature. 
• Rottweiler have served police and military in various roles during both the world wars.

As a Family Companion

Rottweilers are incredibly loyal and loving dogs. They are the perfect guardian dogs and they have proved it by being the police and military dogs for centuries and also had excelled in it. Due to their origin of being a working dog this dog needs to be socialised with people and other dogs and animals. They also need to taken to different places and different areas to get socialised with others. If they are not properly trained and socialized it can lead to aggressive behaviours.   

They are the natural guardians and need an owner who can handle their massive size and temperament. They are extremely protective of their families and can get aggressive towards strangers.

They can even attack other animals and dogs due to aggression and protective instinct towards their family. Hence training and socialising them becomes important part to keep their behaviour in control. With right training and socialisation they can become loving and caring.

These dogs do not prefer too hot or cold climate. They need a moderate climate and they adjust easily to moderate climates. They can even destroy some of the things from house in their playfulness or aggression. Hence you need to make sure they are kept away from expensive things. They should not be kept alone as they like to be with their families all the time and loneliness can lead o depression in them.

Grooming

They have short and silky smooth coat which requires regular care. Brushing it daily can keep it smooth and does not require much grooming. They do not shed much and bathing them once a month would be enough.

Training

This breed is incredibly intelligent and hence can be easily trained. They should be trained at a young age when the dog is still small and should be trained with care and devotion. They need lot of companionship and socialisation because they can easily get aggressive with other dogs and in public places. If they are well trained they can be good guard dogs and playmates to the kids.

Rottweiler is muscular in build and big size they need regular and intense exercise to keep them fit and happy. If you want to own a Rottweiler you need to devote lot of time and energy to train and socialise them.

Health

Rottweilers are generally healthy breed. They do not get affected with many diseases. However like any other breed they can have some common health issues like hip dysplasia, arthritis, difficulty in breathing, and skin diseases.

Buy a Rottweiler?

If you think Rottweiler is the breed for you then it can cost up to $ 1000. However it also depends on the breeders and the quality of the dogs. Dogs with superior quality can cost from $2000 to $8000.

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