Rottweiler Articles
Where To Find Rottweiler Information
By Sharon Davies
The modern day Rottweiler dog breed developed in Rottweil, Germany and is named for that city. The breed had experienced a decline in popularity in the 1800s so much that only one Rottweiler was shown in the Heilbronn, Germany dog show in 1882. In 1901, a Rottweiler Club was formed in Germany and by 1935 the breed had been recognized by the American Kennel Club as a purebred member of the working dog group.

Rottweiler Care and Training - A Step by Step Guide
By Sharon Davies

Your Rottweiler And Allergies
By Sharon Davies
Dogs have allergies that can affect them the same as humans. Food allergens, flea allergies, bacterial allergens, contact allergens and atopy are the main Rottweiler allergies your dog can develop. In order to provide proper Rottweiler care you should be aware of the particular characteristics of each of these allergens.

History of The Rottweiler
By Richard Laplante

Rottweiler - First Aid Helps
By Sharon Davies

Getting Your Rottweiler Puppies To Potty Outside
By Sharon Davies

Get A Better Dog - Rottweiler Training
By Sharon Davies

Rottweiler Training And The Facts You Need To Know
By Mikee Dunn

Rottweilers Can Stand Cold Climates Very Well
By Sharon Davies

Rottweilers of Fame
By Kari Eriksson
The popular rottweiler breed has seen some of it members become quite famous. This ranges from comic books to movies and onwards. Here is a look at a few of the rottweilers that made into the halls of fame.

Searching For Rottweiler Rescues
By Sharon Davies

Rottweiler Puppies And Housebreaking
By Sharon Davies

How To Train A Rottweiler Puppy
By Sharon Davies

How To Spot Bad Rottweiler Breeders
By Sharon Davies

Always Buy From A Rottweiler Breeder And Never A Pet Store
By Sharon Davies

Meet The Powerful Rottweiler Dog Breed
By Lee Dobbins

Rottweiler Health Problems To Look For
By Sharon Davies

Home Insurance And Your Rottweiler Dog
By Justin Scott

Are You Ready For A Rottweiler Puppy?
By Sharon Davies

Looking For A Rottweiler Puppy For Sale
By Sharon Davies

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Rottweiler Facts and Information
A Rottweiler is a large dog breed originating in Germany as herding dogs. The early Rottweilers also worked as beasts of burden, carrying wood and other products to market. In addition, they were used as draft animals to pull carts filled with various products for their owners. During the first and second World Wars, Rottweilers were put into service as war time guard dogs. Currently they are frequently used as guard and police dogs.

Description

Appearance

The breed is almost always black with clearly defined tan or mahogany markings on the cheeks, muzzle, chest, legs, and eyebrows. The coat is medium length and consists of a waterproof undercoat and a coarse top coat. Rottweiler coats tend to be low maintenance, although they experience shedding during certain periods of the year. The skull is typically massive, but without excessive jowls.

 Size

According to FCI standard, the Rottweiler stands 61 to 68 cm (24-27 inches) at the withers for males, and 56 to 63 cm (22-25 inches) for females. Average weight is 50 kg (130 pounds) for males and 42 kg (95 pounds) for females.

Aggressiveness

In recent years the breed has received some negative publicity, possibly related to the fact that in the US, the Rottweiler is the number two breed of dog named in fatal human attacks from 1979 to 1998 in a report by the CDC.

Health

The Rottweiler is a tough and hardy breed, but potential owners should be aware of known health issues that can affect this breed. Rottweilers are highly prone to be affected by serious diseases mainly to its hips. The most serious genetic health risks a Rottweiler faces are canine hip dysplasia (CHD), subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), elbow dysplasia, and osteosarcoma. Other conditions which may affect this breed include hypothyroidism, gastric torsion (bloat), torn crucial ligament and allergies. Rottweiler owners should have their dogs' hips, elbows, heart, and eyes tested by a veterinarian before breeding. DNA tests should also be performed to screen for von Willebrand's disease (vWD). Rottweilers typically live between 8 and 11 years.

History

The breed is an ancient one, whose history stretches back to the Roman Empire. In those times, the legions traveled with their meat on the hoof and required the assistance of working dogs to herd the cattle. One route the army traveled was through Württemberg and on to the small market town of Rottweil. The principal ancestors of the first Rottweilers during this time was supposed to be the Roman war dog, local sheepdogs the army met on its travels, and dogs with molosser appearance coming from England and The Netherlands.

This region eventually became an important cattle area, and the descendants of the Roman cattle dogs proved their worth in both driving and protecting the cattle from robbers and wild animals. However, by the end of the 19th Century, the breed had declined so much that in 1900 there was only one female to be found in the town of Rottweil. The build up to World War I saw a great demand for police dogs, and that led to a revival of interest in the Rottweiler.

From that time the breed has become popular with dog owners, and in 1935 was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. In 1936, Rottweilers were exhibited in Britain at Crufts. In 1966, a separate register was opened for the breed.

The first Rottweiler club in Germany, named DRK ("Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub" — German Rottweiler Club) was created the 13 January 1907, and followed by the creation of the SDRK ("Süddeutscher Rottweiler-Klub" — South German Rottweiler Club) on the 27 April 1907 and became the IRK (International Rottweiler Club). The DRK counted around 500 Rottweiler, the SDRK 3000 Rottweilers. The goals of the two clubs were different. The DRK wanted to produce working dogs and did not emphasize the morphology of the Rottweiler. The main stud dog of this club was Lord von der Teck. The IRK tried to produce a homogeneous morphology according to their standard. One of the main stud dogs of this club was Ralph von Neckar.

A popular misconception about the Rottweiler is that the breed was bred for dog fighting. Though not their origin, they have been used for dog fighting and tend to do very well; there are quite a few records of Rottweilers overpowering Pit Bulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, English Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Presa Canarios, and Argentine Dogos, which are some of the most popular and most powerful fighting breeds in the ring.