Learn about a Dog Every Day - Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a dog breed widely favored by dog breeders all over the world:

Basic Characteristics

• Body size: The Rottweiler belongs to the large dog breeds, with a tall, strong and powerful body, well-proportioned structure, muscular, skeletal muscles in proportion to the silhouette, and a compact and very powerful appearance.
• Coat Color: The coat is black overall, but there are distinct and numerous tan markings on the cheeks, muzzle, throat, chest, legs, and below the eyes and tail root. The coat is short and smooth, with a firm texture that clings to the skin.
• Head: The head is of medium length, with a broad skull, short and thick nose and mouth, and a rather bulbous forehead, both of which are very dilated and sometimes wrinkled. The ears are of medium size, high at the base, drooping in a triangular shape, and when alert they are in the same plane as the top of the head. The eyes are almond-shaped, medium-sized, and bronze in color.
• Torso: A four-sided frame, firm and strong, with a broad chest, straight back, and sloping loin.
• Limbs: Forelimbs straight and muscular; hindlimbs bent at an acute angle. The feet are firm, rounded in front and slightly elongated in the rear, with hard, fleshy toes and short, black claws.
• Tail: the tail root is high and horizontal, usually broken at the first joint, but racing dogs and breeders do not require a broken tail.

Character traits

• Loyalty: The Rottweiler is absolutely loyal to its owner, good at distinguishing between good and evil and right and wrong, and obeys the command of its owner.
• Alert and intelligent: The Rottweiler is very alert to the surrounding environment and will always be alert to strangers, making it a good companion dog for the family.
• Calm and Confident: The Rottweiler is calm and confident, likes to see his family at all times and will follow his owner around the room.
• Average Training Difficulty: The Rottweiler is generally easy to train, and it is important to be strict with it when it is a puppy, otherwise it will be difficult for the owner to control it when it becomes an adult. It is stubborn, once it resists to a certain training, it will be hard to accept the master's command and even escape.

Origin and History

• The history of Rottweiler can be traced back to the ancient Roman era, which has a history of more than a thousand years. At that time, when the Roman army invaded Northern Europe through the Alps, it brought with it a tall, black and brown dog, which is considered to be the current Rottweiler. The name Rottweiler is based on the name of the place, i.e. the dog originated in a town called Rottweiler in Wittenberg, northern Germany. Popular with butchers and shepherds since the sixteenth century, the breed was on the verge of extinction in the nineteenth century, and was re-established by German breeders in Stuttgart, Germany, in the early twentieth century, where it was discovered before World War I to be useful in criminal investigation and escort operations. During World War II, the Rottweiler was successfully used militarily by the German Army. Since then, it has been universally recognized around the world as a police dog, guard dog, livestock herding dog, companion dog and even all-round dog.

Breeding considerations

• Diet: The Rottweiler has a large amount of food, but not a good appetite, so it is important to control the amount of food when feeding to avoid getting fat. It is best to let it often eat fresh, clean food, which can reduce parasitic diseases. The staple food is mainly high-quality dog food and meat, such as chicken and beef, which are nutritious and easy to digest and absorb.
• Exercise: Rottweilers have a high demand for exercise and need to be guaranteed at least a 30-minute walk every day to meet their exercise requirements.
• Care: The Rottweiler's coat is not long, but it needs to be combed regularly to keep it smooth and fine. It also needs to be bathed and dewormed regularly to keep it healthy.
• Training: The Rottweiler should be strictly trained as a puppy to develop good behavior and obedience.

To summarize, the Rottweiler is an excellent dog breed that combines loyalty, alertness and intelligence, and is suitable for use as a companion dog, service dog and working dog. During the breeding process, owners need to give it enough care and training to ensure its healthy and happy growth.