Rottweiler
Smart and family-focused
Rotties 101
Working groupStrong, courageous and protective, the Rottweiler has a face that says “Make My Day” and a heart that belongs to family. Intelligent and agreeable, the breed is relatively easy to train and athletic enough to enjoy an active life.
What we love about Rotties
Big goofball until you mess with their people.
Because of the breed’s suspicious nature towards strangers, early socialization and manners training helps to mold model canine citizens. They do best with families experienced with large, determined dogs. Rottweilers do best with energetic regular exercise and do well in a variety of canine sports. They’re generally good with children and with other family pets, but because of their large size they may be too much dog as adolescents for small children and elderly relatives.
Very vocal
Talkative
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Mature adult Rottie
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Cruciate ligament tear (knee)
Bone cancer
Hip dysplasia
Senior Rottie
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Bone cancer
Splenic cancer
Lymphatic cancer
Rottie puppy
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Cherry eye (prolapsed 3rd eyelid)
Hip dysplasia
Foreign body ingestion
Young adult Rottie
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Hip dysplasia
Ear infection
Trauma
Mature adult Rottie
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Cruciate ligament tear (knee)
Bone cancer
Hip dysplasia
Senior Rottie
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Bone cancer
Splenic cancer
Lymphatic cancer
Rottie puppy
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Cherry eye (prolapsed 3rd eyelid)
Hip dysplasia
Foreign body ingestion
Young adult Rottie
Risk level for common Rottie conditions
Hip dysplasia
Ear infection
Trauma
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In the aftermath of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many dogs were deployed to Ground Zero in New York City. One was Gunner, a search and rescue-certified Rottweiler, who arrived Sept. 17 with his owner/trainer John Randall, a combat-wounded U.S. Army veteran. Gunner served as a therapy dog, performing tricks to bring smiles to the faces of first responders on site.
Rottweiler coat care and colors
The coat of the Rottweiler is easy to care for: Sleek and short, all it needs is weekly brushing and an occasional bath to keep it in perfect condition. The distinctive markings don’t offer much in the way of variety: The Rottie is a black dog, with three colors of accent markings: rust, tan or mahogany.
Many predominantly black dogs have black nails, making it sadly too easy to hit the vein in the middle of the nail, called the quick, during trimming. Grinding the nails instead of clipping may be the best way to avoid pain or bleeding. Avoid wrestling matches in adult dogs by acclimating puppies to having their feet handled and nails attended to.
Do Rottweilers shed a lot?
All dogs shed, some a little and some a lot. Rottweilers shed minimally. The perception of how much a dog sheds is typically related to how much fur ends up on clothing, furniture and carpets. Regular brushing and bathing as needed will reduce your Rottie's shedding.
Should I trim my Rottweiler's coat?
Your Rottweiler doesn't need trimming. Brushing and nail trims will keep your Rottie looking great.
How often should I bathe my Rottweiler?
There’s no need to wait until your Rottweiler is filthy or stinky to bathe them. Healthy Rotties do well with 1 to 3 baths monthly, though may be bathed as often as weekly, or as little as a few times a year depending on the dog. You can extend the time between baths with regular brushing.
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Top girl names for Rotties
of Rotties are female
of Rotties are male
Top boy names for Rotties
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