Rottweiler Traits
Rottweiler Height
55-68 cm
Rottweiler Weight
Male: 36-61 kg
Rottweiler Life Expectancy
9-10 years
Rottweiler Appearance
- Muscular
- Tall
- Durable
- Noble
- Self-confident
- Esthetic
Rottweiler General Character
Compassion towards the family
X
Communication with children
X
Communication with other dogs
X
Communication with strangers
X
The rottweiler has a confident, strong and noble appearance with its straight, short, velvet-like feathers, raven black color, long and strong body. Rottweiler, whose origin goes back to Rome, has successfully completed various tasks such as herding cattle herds and pulling butcher's carts. Today, the Rottweiler is extremely successful in fulfilling tasks that require distance from the outside world, a player within the family, especially endurance and strength. It is very important to be trained correctly with patience and love for city and family life. Rottweiler is a breed that attracts attention with its confident steps, long body and external appearance.
Rottweiler History
When we look at the history of the Rottweiler, which is among the oldest known dog breeds, it has been seen that their history dates back to the Roman Empire. It is known that the Rottweiler is a descendant of the Molossus breed, known as the mastiff, which represents a large group of dogs. It is thought that the Rottweiler gained their current form by mating with many large breeds on the roads of Germany, while shepherding the cattle they carried for food during the conquest of the Romans. It is thought that they got their name from the architectural structure they covered with red tile “Rote Wil” made in a colony founded by the Romans in Southern Germany.
This breed, which successfully fulfilled its duty as a cattle herder both during migration and in settled life, was assigned as a pack animal for butchers to carry meat to markets, and as guard dogs to protect products and profits in markets. That's why the Rottweiler is known as the “Butcher's Dog” in some regions.
With freight vehicles and people taking over their duties in transportation and conservation areas, the need for the breed has decreased, and the Rottweiler has been removed from these duties in a way.
The Rottweiler served as a military dog and police dog during the First and Second World Wars, and played an important role in search and rescue efforts.
With the end of the wars, the Rottweiler, whose awareness and population began to decrease, has become one of the most popular breeds in the world with the establishment of a club in its name and the registration of breed standards. Today, Rottweilers are among the most popular breeds worldwide, working in various fields such as service, therapy and search and rescue.
Rottweiler Personality & Character Traits
Rottweilers, who have very affectionate structures towards family members and owners, approach strangers with suspicion in the first place due to their developed protective instincts. If the socialization they need is provided with a disciplined education, they can be a strong team member who adapts to difficult conditions when necessary. With the right training, they can turn into a loyal, loving and kind friend to their family, as well as turn into a combative dog that exhibits inconsistent behavior in the wrong hands. They are very active and intelligent, who can be extremely independent-spirited. In cases where guidance is not provided, it can be difficult for them to manage in inner city and family life.
Their distance from strangers is so guaranteed that they will not give up tracking. Shyness or fear behavior is almost never seen in normal subjects, race-specific courage is at a high level, but they do not have innately aggressive characteristics. They are not aggressive or cowardly, but cautious; when faced with new people and new situations, they generally exhibit a wait-and-see attitude. At these moments, they can be seen standing like statues and locking their gaze. When all of these characteristics come together, they act as a successful watchdog not only in jobs such as police and military service, but also as a family friend and protector.
Özetle Rottweiler potansiyel olarak aile öyküsü gelişkin, kabiliyet skalası geniş ve In summary, the Rottweiler is potentially a breed with a developed family history, a wide range of abilities and a fairly high potential, but how this potential will appear depends entirely on the style of upbringing.
Rottweiler General Care
Rottweiler Feather Care
Living with a rottweiler brings with it many responsibilities, such as proper nutrition, exercise, care and training. The rottweiler has a short, thick fur that requires minimal care. It is recommended to comb and wash according to the needs in order to clean the dirt that forms on the hairs. In addition, regular nail cutting and ear cleaning are required to prevent infections that may occur.
Rottweiler Education and Exercise
Due to the fact that they are very energetic animals, they need to exercise regularly to stay physically and mentally healthy. They need to be engaged in activities such as walking, jogging, mobility and games that require strength for at least an hour a day.
They should be socialized from an early age to prevent behaviors such as aggression and excessive barking. It is recommended that Rottweilers work with a professional trainer to learn basic obedience and socialization skills.
Rottweiler Health
Rottweilers are generally found among healthy dogs. But like all races, they may have tendencies to certain health problems. Some of the most common health problems are:
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Osteosarcoma (an aggressive type of bone cancer)
- Gastric dilatation-volvulus
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Entropion (eyelid curl)
Like all breeds, it is very important to make sure that Rottweilers live a healthy life, routine veterinary check-ups and a regular vaccination schedule are very important to diagnose any health problems that may occur early.
Rottweiler Nutrition
A rottweiler is a large breed that constantly has a desire to eat to meet its energy needs. Therefore, a diet strict in protein and fat is necessary to support their growth and maintain their muscle mass. It is preferable to be fed with a high-quality diet suitable for life stages (offspring, adult, elderly) and any special health conditions they may have. But the Rottweiler breed's natural tendency to overeat can lead to obesity, which affects its health and physical condition. It is also very important to keep their weight under control, as obesity can aggravate joint problems and increase the risk of other health problems.
Did you know?
- Rottweilers are descended from Roman herding dogs.
- The Rottweiler is known for its loyalty and affection towards its family. They are
often called gentle giants due to their large size and calm demeanor.
- Rottweilers were originally bred to drive cattle, pull cars, and also serve as guard dogs.
- Rottweilers are also known to be very trainable and excel at various dog sports
such as obedience, agility and Schutzhund.
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