| The Rottweiler is a powerful dog breed but devoted | | | | very calm dog that is easy to train and devoted to his |
| to its family. Descended from the Italian Mastiffs, this is | | | | family. This is a reliable dog that will protect those he |
| a very old breed that was used as a herding dog | | | | loves. But because the dog is so powerful, it is |
| during the middle ages. During the 1800s, these dogs | | | | important that you give him firm training so that he |
| were almost extinct but made a comeback in the | | | | does not become aggressive. With proper handling |
| early 20th century. These dogs are often used as a | | | | these are loyal and loving companions. The dog |
| guard dogs, herding dogs or for tracking. | | | | actually has a pretty mellow temperament but can |
| Part of the American Kennel Club working group, the | | | | also be a good guard dog and is very smart doing well |
| Rottweiler was admitted to the AKC stud book in 1931. | | | | in tracking competitions, obedience lessons and |
| This breed weighs between 85 and 1 30 pounds and | | | | schutzhund. |
| stands 22 - 27 inches tall. | | | | The Rottweiler dog breed can be prone to hip |
| This breed has a large body with a massive head and | | | | dysplasia as well as ACL damage and often snores. |
| powerful jaws. Despite this, the dark eyes and face | | | | He can have a tendency to overeat and you need to |
| havean expression of loyalty and good will. Triangular | | | | be careful not to overfeed him. They can also suffer |
| ears are carried forward in the face is accented by a | | | | from a condition called entropion which is the |
| wide black nose. Typically, the tale is docked and rear | | | | narrowing of the slit between his eyelids. |
| dew claws removed. The Rottweiler has a very short | | | | Believe it or not, these big dogs can live in apartments |
| thick coat and comes in black with brown markings on | | | | as long as they get plenty of exercise. However, It's |
| the legs, paws, muzzle and cheeks. | | | | best that they have someplace to run and play even if |
| Despite its foreboding appearance, the Rottweiler is a | | | | It is a romp in the park. You must walk them daily. |