About Rottweilers:

This beefy breed is quite strong and highly protective of its home and it's owner's property. Willing and very trainable. A good guard dog or watchdog. Must become accustomed to people and have obedience training at an early age if it is to adjust properly in a home. Males may be aggressive toward other males. The ancestor of the Rottweiler was a Roman dog that was used to drive cattle over the Alps while the Roman army pushed into central Europe. (Because the army could not be sure of food provisions in the new lands, they brought this ready supply of beef with them.) When the Romans moved onward, some of their dogs remained behind in the vicinity of Rottweil in Wurttemberg, Germany. These were the foundation stock for the modern breed. In recent times, the Rottweiler has been known for its outstanding police work. Strong, active, and alert, it is a natural watchdog.

Care and Exercise:

Short coat needs relatively little care: A good rubdown with first a wet and then a dry towel will remove most surface dirt; bathe as needed. Keep nails short with a rasp or file. Feeding plays a very important part in correct development. Small meals 2 times daily, rather than 1 large meal, will help prevent bloat. This robust breed needs plenty of free exercise, especially as a puppy. After 12 or 18 months old, give it workouts on the road, allowing dog to follow your bicycle at about 10 m.p.h. In between workouts, a large, well-fenced yard is a necessity.

Recommended Households:

This breed is for people who have had prior experience with large dogs. With the proper socialization and comprehensive training, it can be an outstanding family dog in a country setting. It is very possessive of its home and property.

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