| Rottweiler |
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Breed Description | |
| Height: The Rottweiler's height ranges from 22-27 inches. | ||
| Weight: The Rottweiler's weight ranges from 90-110 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Rottweiler is black with rust to mahogany markings. | ||
| General Appearance: The ideal Rottweiler is a medium large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. His compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance. Dogs are characteristically more massive throughout with larger frame and heavier bone than bitches. Bitches are distinctly feminine, but without weakness of substance or structure. | ||
| Temperament: The Rottweiler makes a loyal and wonderful companion, but requires time and training. The Rottweiler is a basically calm, confident, and courageous dog with a self-assured aloofness. He is great as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog. | ||
| Care: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. Brush occasionally and bathe when needed. | ||
| Training: The Rottweiler's training should be kind, patient and consistent because he is a dominant natured dog. Females tend to be more gentle than males and require less forcefulness in training. | ||
| Activity: The Rottweiler requires vigorous exercise on a daily basis. A fenced yard in necessary for this breed. | ||
| Life Span: The Rottweiler lives about 8-9 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Rottweiler averages about 4-10 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Rottweiler originated in Germany. | ||
| Brief History: Known in Europe as the Rottweiler Metzgerhund, they were named after the town of Rottweil. He was also known as the "butcher dog of Rottweil," a title earned by driving cattle to market over the Alps in the Roman times. The breed was developed from the mastiff type of dog used for herding and guarding. In recent years the breed's popularity has increased in America as the dogs are being used for police work, tracking, obedience competition and as a brave family pet. | ||
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB), UKC |
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