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Rottweiler Breed Information

Breed Group: Working

Weight: Male: 85-135; Female: 80-100 lbs

Height: Male: 24-27; Female: 22-25 inches

Color(s): black with tan markings

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Overview

The Rottweiler has origins that are unknown, however it probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, the Rottweiller was commonly used as a herd dog. The Rottweiler became nearly extinct in the 1800's, but made a wonderful comeback in the early twentieth century by breeders in Stuttgart. The Rottweiler today is used for a variety of things such as tracking, herding, watch dogging, police work, obedience trails, as well as guarding which he does exceptionally well in.

Character

The Rottweiler can be a very fun loving dog, however he is very powerful and can be serious at times. Early obedience training and socialization is a must. This breed can be very territorial and protective of their family and their environment. Rottweilers can be very intimidating, still retaining an undeserving reputation as a vicious and/or mean dog, however they do extremely well in a family environment.

Temperament

The temperament of the Rottweiler can vary. Some can be very affectionate and somewhat of a clown, while others can be bullies. It is critical that this breed is socialized at an early age. Rottweilers can do well with children if raised around them, but should be supervised around small children due to their sheer size and power. The Rottweiler can do well around other dogs, however can be somewhat combative and can show aggression if not socialized properly as this is a very protective breed of both their family and their territory.

Care

The Rottweiler has a short and glossy coat that is relatively easy to groom. An average shedding breed, brushing with a firm bristle brush regularly should remove any excess hair or dead hairs. Bathing too often will remove the natural oils from the coat and/or skin. Dry shampooing is used by many Rottweiler owners as well as breeders so they are not to remove the essential oils in this breeds coat.

Coat

The Rottweiler has an outer coat that is short, straight, dense and of medium length. The coat should always be coarse to the touch. The undercoat should be present around the neck and thighs. Coat should never be wavy or curly. The Rottweiler has one of the most noticeable coats with the distinct black and bright rust coloring along their legs, underbelly and muzzle.

Training

Rottweilers are very eager to earn and will excel if given the opportunity. Obedience training is a must as this breed can become destructive without enough stimulation. A firm and dominant hand must be used when training this powerful breed. The Rottweiler is extremely intelligent and does well in many different sports and trials, but can also be stubborn. Obedience classes are recommended, but not always required.

Activity

The Rottweiler should have at least a large sized yard. They aren't really active indoors, so they need plenty of exercise outdoors, off lead preferably. This breed loves long walks and should have at least two long walks per day totaling at least two hours of exercise per day.

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QUESTION: For a Rottweiler's first birth, how many puppies could she have?

Anonymous - 2/2/2012 7:47:31 AM

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QUESTION: My rotti is almost 3. He has tons of training and certifications. He is very socialized with other dogs and people. Problem is, we bought a small farm last year and recently bought horses. He hates them. I'm now scared to let him run free because I don't know if he will hurt them, play with them, or get hurt by them. What should I do? Thanks

Anonymous - 1/28/2012 11:20:57 PM

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QUESTION: I've got a pretty chill 3-year old Basset Hound (female), and my hubby and I were considering getting another dog. But I've been told that we shouldn't get a Rottweiler if we have any other pets. If we got a Rottweiler puppy and trained it properly it should be fine with our Basset and our other pets (bird cage & sand boa) right?

Anonymous - 1/27/2012 6:33:21 PM

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Yes, Rottweiler's do well with other dogs. The 20 years of having rottweiler's and breeding them they do good with other dogs and kids

darace - 2/2/2012 7:03:15 PM

I rehomed a rotti that was just under 1 and i already had a staffi x of the same age.After 13 years together My rotti died due to cancer and i really missed him and so did my staffi x. I now have a 9 month rotti that has fitted into family life and even walks around with the staffi x like they have been together all the time. I think it all depends on the dogs and most of all the owner, if your willing to do the work then its worth the results. Hope this helps and good luck with what ever you decide to do

Anonymous - 2/1/2012 8:10:36 AM

QUESTION: How common is it for a Rottweiler to be short after a year?

Anonymous - 1/26/2012 7:04:32 PM

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QUESTION: i just got a rottweiler she is 1yrs old, i have kids how should introduce my kids to her? &she went into heat last month, WENT WILL SHE GO BACK IN HEAT AGAIN? HOW SOON?

Anonymous - 1/16/2012 9:36:42 AM

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Your female Rottweiler will come in heat every 4-6 months

darace - 2/2/2012 7:05:31 PM

QUESTION: I got my rot from the pound where the staff believed he was about 5yrs. I had his teeth cleaned at a vet and she said he was about 3yrs. He seems slow but is he older or lazy? How can I figure out his correct age?

Anonymous - 1/15/2012 9:50:50 PM

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QUESTION: If your friend came to your house, will the rottweiler do something to your friend?

Anonymous - 1/11/2012 7:48:03 PM

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It depends on the type of dog. Do you have a loveable one or a protector? Whenever one of my friends come over we introduce them slowly. If it dosent work out it may be hard but you may have to put him/her in another room... Hope it helps :)

Anonymous - 1/19/2012 9:06:59 PM

QUESTION: We are getting a Rottweiler. I have young kids - does it matter boy or girl?

Anonymous - 1/10/2012 9:01:40 PM

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I personally prefer dog rottis. Females tend to lean more to the men in the family and can be a tad narky when shes in heat. Hope this helps

Anonymous - 2/1/2012 8:12:49 AM

For the kid or the dog? My female was possessive as she got older. We had to continuously emphasize the dogs role in the pack. The Rottweiler Breed is very intelligent and will dominate whomever will allow it.

Anonymous - 1/16/2012 8:32:59 PM

Female Rottweilers are more docile.

renesrotties - 1/16/2012 7:22:47 PM

QUESTION: How do i train my rott to be a very good guard dog.

Anonymous - 1/3/2012 10:33:03 PM

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My rotti was a family pet and still was a very good gaurd dog. Im a believer that a dog is a pet there fore it should be showed love and affection not locked out side in all weathers and treated as a burglar alarm

Anonymous - 2/1/2012 8:15:49 AM

You should keep your Rott from mingling with every one for example keep it in a pen or tie it in the back and let it out at night only. When it reaches 6 months let it out when you are around also do not let others pet or feed it. Training is also a great idea. I have one she was playful up to 6 months then she changed, but I constantly work with her

Anonymous - 1/27/2012 11:22:38 AM

Rotts do not have to be taught to be guard dogs. It is already in them.You need one key word that makes your dog cease what it is doing and return to you.Rotts are the top 10 dogs whenit comes to inteligence.What you need to do is figure out how to work the remote.

renesrotties - 1/16/2012 7:26:13 PM

QUESTION: i have a male poodle about 5 months old and just recently got a female rottie, should I be worried about the two mating? and what steps can I take to avoid this from happening?

Anonymous - 1/3/2012 1:03:40 AM

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Nueter the male and you will stop a world of problems.

renesrotties - 1/16/2012 7:27:13 PM

QUESTION: What can I breed my Rott with that is worth selling

Anonymous - 12/28/2011 5:18:05 PM

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Nothing,breed specific happens from hundreds of years of making dogs to fit needs. The best way to describe a Rott is a bionic border collie. It doesnt get any better than that.

renesrotties - 1/16/2012 7:29:25 PM

QUESTION: how old should a female rott be to breed

Anonymous - 12/28/2011 12:25:45 PM

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1 year old

Anonymous - 1/21/2012 5:23:21 PM

They say 2 years but that is yet to be proven for any dog. A good mom is a good mom. No matter when she has the kids. As for health reasons,Some moms can start at one year and go on and on. then you have some that one litter and she looks like it almost killed her. only a good vet can answer that when examining your dog.

renesrotties - 1/16/2012 7:32:46 PM

Well around 2 years is a really good age however some breeders go for a year and half

Anonymous - 1/11/2012 8:54:47 AM

QUESTION: my rott just went into heat. how long will she be in heat for? is she ready to breed?

Anonymous - 12/18/2011 8:05:40 AM

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5 to 21 days

HossVonSouthDakota - 1/16/2012 7:58:10 PM

QUESTION: do rottweilers pull on leash (if trained). and are they cuddly?

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 9:06:02 PM

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If trained properly any dog wont pull, as for cuddles all my experience with rottis is that they love a cuddle with there owner but can sometimes be on there own time

Anonymous - 2/1/2012 8:18:30 AM

If your rottweiler is trained propperly he wont pull on the leash but you need to be consistent with this dog breed. I bet he dosnt know he is not a lap dog

Anonymous - 12/12/2011 12:03:19 PM

QUESTION: I RECENTLY GOT A ROTTIE PUP AND I ALREADY HAVE A BOSTON PUG THEY SEEM TO WRESTLE ALOT AND ITS VERY FRUSTRATING AT TIMES. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THEY WILL CALM DOWN AS THEY GET OLDER? THE BOSTON PUG IS 6 MONTHS AND THE ROTTIE IS AROUND 10 WEEKS OR SO

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 1:22:20 PM

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They will calm down, probably not for awhile. They are both still young and playing.

Anonymous - 1/4/2012 7:21:18 PM

QUESTION: What gave Rottweilers their name and how big is a rottweilers regular size?

Anonymous - 12/1/2011 9:38:13 AM

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AKC standards 90 to 119lbs for Female and 110 to 130 for male. If you want a big scary dog go for the high end. If you stay at the low end of the scale agility is awesome and health problems are less when you keep them in the low end of scale.

HossVonSouthDakota - 1/16/2012 8:01:38 PM

Rottweil Germany. The Rottweiler dog is named after this town; it used to be a butcher's dog in the region. 80-120 pounds

Anonymous - 12/13/2011 10:42:02 AM

QUESTION: I am a first time dog buyer is a Rottweiler good choice as I am fascinated by that breed?

Anonymous - 11/21/2011 7:39:46 AM

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First time dog, i would recommend a female Rottweiler and getting her fixed. You will skip a world of things you can learn later.

HossVonSouthDakota - 1/16/2012 8:03:36 PM

We got our first Rottweiler last year, she's now just over 1 years old and we are SO pleased! Excellent choice. So loyal and so loving. She is amazing with our 4 young children! We love her with all our hearts!

Anonymous - 12/1/2011 1:14:41 PM

QUESTION: Planning to buy 2 Rottweilers (male & female). 1) Could they be in the same age, or what is the preferable age difference in between? 2) Could they be brother & sister, or recommended not to be from the same blood line? Thank you. K.K.

Anonymous - 11/16/2011 5:27:29 PM

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They will get along much better if they are from the same blood line. Just make sure you dont intend on breeding them in the future.

Anonymous - 12/27/2011 5:25:25 AM

QUESTION: How old are rottweiler puppies when their eyes change colors?

Anonymous - 11/16/2011 8:03:28 AM

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QUESTION: How old are rottweiler puppies when their eyes change colors?

Anonymous - 11/14/2011 6:35:20 PM

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QUESTION: I have 2 10 year old Rottweiler's brother and sister both very docile, as well as a 8 year old Labrador bitch. I would like get get another Rottweiler as my current dogs are getting old. I have an option on a 9 month old untrained Rottweiler bitch, should I get it?

Anonymous - 11/13/2011 7:17:57 AM

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QUESTION: Hello everyone, my 4 yr old rottie Sasha loves to watch Tv. I know it sounds weird but everyone that's comes over is amazed. She will bark and start jumping at the tv when any animals, the bad guy in the movie, just crazy and funny! Does anyone's else rott do this. I need to record it and post it. Thanks

Anonymous - 11/4/2011 11:23:36 AM

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My Rottie goes nuts when there are animals on the TV particularlly other dogs. She is almost 2, I no longer watch the Dog Whisperer when she is around...my fault.

Anonymous - 1/2/2012 12:33:51 PM

Our female rott is 3 yrs and loves to watch tv, our male is 5 yrs and has no interest.

Anonymous - 12/25/2011 10:12:17 AM

Yeah my rottie does that all the time he is 5

Anonymous - 11/29/2011 10:24:00 PM

QUESTION: I'm getting a male rottweiler boxer puppy but i'm afraid since I have a male carin terrier. If he grows up with him will they not fight?

Anonymous - 10/29/2011 12:50:55 PM

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I have both a rotti and a cairn also both males. They are both neutered and are best friends. I made sure that my cairn has a hide out though so when he gets tired of playing he can hid.

Anonymous - 1/28/2012 11:16:26 PM

My female Rottie gets along great with other dogs, cats, and kids. She even "stole" one of my cats kittens and raised it as her own. They were in-separable. I guess it was because I never let her have pups. She is 13 years old now and is still the best dog I have ever owned.

Anonymous - 11/10/2011 12:09:31 AM

I found my rottweiler and he was 5 months old. I have a Pug and a Yorkie Terrier and they love each other so much. As long as they grow up together they will be fine. Sometimes the little dogs snap at him cause all he wants to do is play while they are sleeping....

Anonymous - 11/8/2011 11:47:09 AM

QUESTION: Is there a way i can get papers for my rotts ?

Anonymous - 10/23/2011 5:59:15 PM

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QUESTION: Are rotts good with cats? If I get one when its a puppy could I trust it with my cats when it gets bigger?

Anonymous - 10/21/2011 11:41:18 PM

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I have a 2 year old Rotti and about a year ago someone abandoned a kitten at our house. Bristol and Henry are now the best of buds! They run through the house playing and they sleep together. Just this past year we had 2 more kittens left at our doorstep and again she 'adopted' Fiona and Lil' Joe as well. She gets along great with them all.

Anonymous - 11/14/2011 1:24:35 PM

My rottweiler loves cats. She plays with them, eats with them, sleeps with them, and cleans them. She weighs 100 lbs. so sometimes she accidentally steps on one but they let her know about it. lol They all get along great.

Anonymous - 11/10/2011 12:20:29 AM

My rott is wonderful with my meows. I have 6 cats and he loves them all, but only 1 of the meows loves him back. She will roll on her back next to his face and then pat-pat his face with her paws. She also tries to clean his ears occasionally. He tends to annoy them because he has a butt sniffing fixation which they really don't appreciate, but he has never shown any violence towards them. Rottweilers are not very "delicate" and so he'll occassionally step on a tail or accidentally roll onto one of them.

Anonymous - 10/26/2011 11:16:02 PM

QUESTION: my 5 year old rottie is not eating and i noticed his testicles are swollen.

Anonymous - 10/21/2011 11:04:52 AM

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Why isn't he being seen by a vet?! The Internet is not a vet service Get him to a vet NOW

Anonymous - 11/11/2011 11:00:39 PM

QUESTION: Where do rotties originate from? Please give a paragraph long reason, like five or so sentences, thanx!!

Anonymous - 10/20/2011 3:46:18 PM

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It is not well documented, but rotts are believed to be descendants of dogs used by the Roman Empire to drive cattle. The modern breed is probably from Rottweil, Germany.

Anonymous - 11/12/2011 5:17:51 PM

Germany

Anonymous - 11/5/2011 11:31:39 PM

QUESTION: What kind of shampoo should i use for my Rottweiler?

Anonymous - 10/17/2011 9:04:43 AM

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For my rottie male I used an Ol'Roy flea and tick shampoo because of his love to explore the woods. But Mane and Tail works very well as a shampoo as well. Rottweilers are easier to bathe due to the coarse and short hair, as long as they don't hop out of the tub of course!

Anonymous - 11/15/2011 2:47:39 PM

QUESTION: Hi i have a 3 year old male rottie who is chewing off my washing machine dial and tumble dryer dial, its costing me a fortune and he's only just started doing it, he is suddenly getting really destructive lately, can anyone help, he goes for a good run every day, we have just finished building our extension on our house which he now sleeps in, could this be why, i dont know. can some one please help, Many thanks.

Anonymous - 10/16/2011 11:56:10 AM

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Do you leave for extended periods of time? If so it could be seperation anxiety even if it just like an hour or two. It could also be because he has assumed the alpha position in your home and he has claimed the washing machine and dryer as his own there arew multiple ways to fix this but too long to type so just go to www.dogbreedinfo.com.

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 10:41:24 AM

My female rottie went through that for a while. I think it is because she became bored and needed more attention. I fixed that problem with spending more time with her (and extra 10-15 two or three times a day/evening) and buying rawhide chews and stuffed animals for her to play with. She has done so much better. Hope this helps.

Anonymous - 11/14/2011 1:27:29 PM

QUESTION: my rottweiler is a year and 3months old 65 pounds is that normal?

Anonymous - 10/15/2011 4:42:53 PM

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Yes that is very normal your rottweiler will get progressively more fat but just make sure he doesnt go over 135lbs.

Anonymous - 10/20/2011 3:48:14 PM

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