| Rottweilers are confident looking breed of dogs. With | | | | large breed dogs however, Rottweilers are |
| their dark color and medium built, they can be | | | | recommended to have regular physical activities. This |
| intimidating looking. They are highly trainable and willing | | | | dog breed enjoys vigorous activities, long walks and |
| to work, and this is perhaps the reason why they are | | | | games. |
| on top of the list of excellent protectors or watchdogs. | | | | Rottweilers prefer the cold environment and may |
| The Rottweiler dog can be traced back during the | | | | enjoy the climate during winter months. This dog breed |
| Roman Empire when troops used them as herding | | | | also has what it takes to handle hot summer days and |
| dogs while traveling in the regions of Germany. Their | | | | even humid temperatures. During such conditions |
| use as droving dogs diminished only during the 19th | | | | however, Rottweilers can be overheated especially |
| century when traveling through railroad became | | | | when overworked and ran too hard. |
| available. Today, Rottweiler dogs are not only used as | | | | Owners of this dog breed can choose for their dog to |
| pets or household companions but are being trained as | | | | live outdoors or indoors. Outdoors, Rottweiler dogs |
| service dogs such as police or therapy dogs. | | | | should have enough shelter or shade especially during |
| Since Rottweilers are known herding dogs, they | | | | the hot summer months. This dog breed however, |
| become almost extinct during the years they were | | | | prefers the indoors than the latter living conditions. |
| used less. It was only during the 1930s that this dog | | | | Health Care Information |
| breed is said to have entered the United States. It was | | | | Rottweiler owners should do well not to over feed |
| also during the said period that it was recognized by | | | | their dogs as this can lead to serious conditions. |
| the American Kennel Club (AKC). Veering away from | | | | Among others, dogs can which are overfed and lack |
| its original function, this dog breed today has a place | | | | exercise can develop diabetes, overheating, breathing |
| among the top ten popular registered dog breeds with | | | | problems, and arthritis. |
| the AKC. | | | | For the reason that Rottweilers have medium to large |
| When well trained, Rottweilers can be very confident, | | | | build, they can be prone to hip dysplasia. However, due |
| bold and alert, making them a good choice for | | | | to the popularity of this medical condition to this dog |
| someone in the lookout for a watchdog. Good training | | | | breed, breeders usually follow a regular x-ray testing |
| though, is imperative since stubbornness can come in | | | | schedules. Veterinarians also suggest specific tests be |
| between aggressiveness and confidence. However, it | | | | conducted on such breed of dogs and these include, |
| can be worth putting in the extra time and effort when | | | | those for cardiac problems, elbow dysplasia and vWD. |
| training this dog into a household pet. | | | | Other health concerns for Rottweilers include CHD, |
| Upkeep and Maintenance | | | | SAS and osteosarcoma. The average life span of |
| Obedience lessons and mental play are very important | | | | Rottweiler dogs is from 10 to 12 years. |
| factors in this particular dog breed's regime. Similar to | | | | |