Rottweiler
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 Description: The Rottweiler descends
from a line of powerful dogs that drove and guarded
the cattle of the Roman Army as it traversed Europe.
In Rottweil, Germany, this mastiff-type dog was
crossed with local herding dogs and was bred specifically
as the "butcher's dog of Rottweil." The
dog would accompany and guard the butcher on the
way to cattle sales, carrying his money en route;
he would then drive the purchased beef-on-the-hoof
home. An effort was made to conserve the breed when
mechanized transport replaced the job of the courageous
Rottweiler. This breed requires plenty of room and
exercise. He is often nicknamed the "Rottie".
Height: The
height of a Rottweiler is 22 - 27" (55.9 -
68.6cm).
Weight: Rottweilers weigh 90
- 110 lbs (40.2 - 49.1 kg).
Coat
Type: The Rottweiler's
coat is medium length, dense and flat-lying.
Color: The
Rottweiler's body color is always black with deep
tan or mahogany markings which accent the eyes,
cheeks, muzzle, bottom of legs, and each side of
the breastbone. The Rottweiler requires regular
brushing.
Temperament: The Rottweiler is devoted
to his family and is often used as a protection
dog. He is not used to excessive handling by strangers,
and play with small children should be supervised.
Health
Problems: Some
health issues the Rottweiler is prone to include
hip dysplasia, heart and gastrointestinal problems,
ligament damage and bloat. The life expectancy of
a Rottweiler is 10 - 12 years and the leading cause
of death is cancer.
Special
Interest: Rottweilers
have proven themselves able police dogs and they
take well to obedience training from a young age.
Classifications:
AKC: Group 3 - Working
Dogs
ANKC: Group 6 - Utility
CKC: Group 3 - Working Dogs
FCI: Group 2 Section 2 Molossoid breeds
KC: Non-Sporting - Working Group
NZKC: Utility
UKC: Guardian Dog
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