A powerful, brave, and devoted canine breed is the Rottweiler. They are descendants of the drover dogs that the Roman army employed to move and lead their cattle. Today, “Rotties” are still employed as herding dogs in addition to serving as dependable service animals, watchdogs, and companions.
Nature
The Rottweiler, who is renowned for his quiet assurance, power, and good nature, manages to balance being a top-notch protector and an amusing playmate. This devoted dog, brave but not unduly aggressive, benefits from early socialisation and training to constructively channel its territorial tendencies.
Trait
Rottweilers are devoted “people dogs” who work hard and are robust. Despite their intimidating appearance, their admirers frequently call them goofballs. They are playful and friendly with their closest friends, yet they are also possessive. To raise a well-behaved Rottie, early socialisation and training are crucial.
Additionally incredibly clever and trainable, Rottweilers excel while working with their human counterparts. They are excellent therapy, search-and-rescue, and police dogs because of this.
Life
9 to 10 years
Colour Collection
AKC regulations state that Rottweilers must always be black with markings ranging from rust to mahogany.
Hair fall
The Rottweiler sheds on average. Rottweilers often shed profusely twice a year, in the spring and the fall. They require weekly brushing to remove stray fur because they shed significantly the remainder of the year.
Health
Cancer is a potential with all breeds. The American Rottweiler Club advocates having your dog’s hips, elbows, heart, and eyes checked because Rottweilers can develop hip dysplasia and other hip and eye disorders.
Breed History
The Roman Army’s mastiffs are the ancestors of the Rottweiler. They are among the oldest working breeds, having been developed to herd livestock while the army was in motion.
These dogs served as guard dogs for itinerant butchers who arrived in the cattle town of Rottweil after the fall of the Roman Empire. “Butcher’s Dog of Rottweil” is the meaning of the full name “Rottweiler Metzgerhund.”
As railroad cattle carriages replaced waggons for the transportation of animals in the 1800s, Rottweilers’ reputation as herding dogs began to decline. Being tireless labourers, Rottweilers discovered new careers as guide dogs, police dogs, and private guardians. More recently, the World Trade Center and Oklahoma City attack sites required the use of Rottweilers for search and rescue operations.
