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ROTTWEILER

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Breed highlights
black with tan on the muzzle,
over the eyes, chest, legs
muscular, large in
size, powerful body

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male: 43 - 59 kg
female: 39 - 52 kg
male : 63 - 69 cm
female: 58 - 64 cm

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lifespan 10 - 12 years
litter size 4 - 12

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Breed appearance
broad head, with an arched forehead
and a relatively short muzzle
short, straight, dense
and lying flat coat
tail docked at
the first joint
or undocked
small, triangular,
and pendant ears
medium size, almond
shaped, dark brown eyes
broad and black nose

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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
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Breed declined when
railroads made herding
obsolete in the 19th century
Revived as military and
police dogs during World
Wars I and II

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Guarding properties
originally
Cattle herding
Bear hunting
Pulling carts

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Therapy dog
Guard Dog
Police Dog
Guide Dog for disabled
today

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Rottweiler, butcher’s dog

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Juno, Police Dog, 200 arrests

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Personality
family companion calm good natured
guarding friendly courageous protective
obedient not nervous not aggressive
very loyal active self-confident not vicious

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Training
needs firm and
consistent training
intelligent and very
easy to train
needs socialization
as early as possible
important to establish
a leadership role early
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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

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Living conditions
Suitable for living in small spaces,
such as an apartment if sufficiently exercised.
Rottweiler is
inactive indoors.

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Exercise
Long walksSwimming Running
Retrieving
a ball
Rottie
needs
plenty of
exercise

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Grooming
The short coat is
easy to groom.
Brush once or
twice a week.
Bathe only when
necessary.
This breed is an
average shedder.

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Pros
Highly intelligent,
one of the smartest dogs
Confident, calm
and friendly
Loyal, loving and
protective of family

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Can be clumsy
as a puppy
Tendency to dominate
and display stubbornness
"Dangerous dog" image
created by mass media
Cons

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