About Rottweiler

Affectionately called Rotties or Rotts, Rottweilers are strong and true with a loving heart, the breed originated in Germany, where they were used to drive cattle and pull carts for farmers and butchers.

The heritage is reflected in Rottie's broad chest and heavily muscled body. When he moves, he displays strength and stamina, but when you look into his eyes you see warm, dark-brown pools reflecting a mellow, intelligent, alert, and fearless expression.

Rottweilers exhibit a "wait-and-see" attitude when confronted with new people and situations. Rotties have a natural instinct to protect their families and can be ferocious in their defence.

This breed descends from the Molossus, a Mastiff-type dog. Their ancestors marched to Germany with the Romans, driving the cattle that sustained them as they conquered the known world.

Rottweiler Fun Facts

• Rottweilers served as rescue dogs in New York after 9/11.
• There are two ways to pronounce their name: rott-vile-er (German), rott-why-ler (US)
• Thanks to their large head, Rottweilers have an impressively strong bite.
• Rottweilers tend to slobber as much as bulldogs. They often slobber the most before and after meals.
• Rotties are thinking dogs- they are smart-very smart.
• They are calm, quiet dogs. Rottweilers are not a vocal breed; indeed, many owners rarely hear their Rottweiler bark.

Rottweiler Nutritional Requirements

Rotties require a high-quality diet that is rich in protein with moderate amounts of fat and low levels of carbohydrates. Protein is the most important nutritional consideration for dogs of this breed because it contains the amino acids your doggo needs to build and maintain healthy muscles.

When it comes to their diet always aim for at least 25% protein and fat in the 11% to 14% range for Rottweilers. Fat provides a concentrated source of energy for dogs but you want to make sure that your dog’s diet isn’t too fat-heavy because it could lead to obesity.

Note- Once you pick a dog food it is best to stick to it unless your dog experiences problems.

Common Diseases/Problems in Rottweiler

Hip Dysplasia- This is a genetic disease and leads to abnormal development of the joints.

Elbow Dysplasia- Malformation of elbow joints. Lameness may start as early as 4 months.

Panosteitis- Intermittent lameness in one or more legs.

Congenital Cataracts- This eye condition is common in Adult Rottweilers and puppies younger than 6 years.

Canine Cancer- There are two types of cancer that can be found in Rottweilers-

• Lymphosarcoma - Cancer arising from the lymphocytes in the lymphatic system
• Osteosarcoma- This is the most common type of bone cancer.

Average Life-Span of Rottweiler

For a healthy, average size Rottweiler, we can expect our comrades to live 8-12 years. That is pretty good for a big dog! Also, it is common for a female Rottweiler to live an average of 2 years longer than a male.

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