Rottweiler Puppies Blog

I would definitely say yes, if you would like to have an affectionate and powerful dog that unfortunately has a negative reputation as a mean, aggressive dog, which it does not deserve. The Rottweiler can be friendly with everybody if they are given proper, early socialization and obedience training. They love older, considerate children and can do well with other dogs and pets if raised together. They are a dominant and protective breed, so it is not advised to leave them alone with smaller animals or children.

The coat of the Rottweiler is short, dense and is medium in length. It requires weekly brushing as an average shedder. They are prone to health issues like entropion, hip dysplasia and obesity.

Training of the Rottweiler is relatively easy as they are eager to learn new things, but they definitely need a calm, consistent and rewarding trainer. Early obedience training and socialization is a must, as if they are bored, they can easily become destructive.

All in all, the Rottweiler is good for families with older children living in a big house with a large, fenced yard that will provide enough opportunities for the dog to exercise, play and run.

I hope this short article will help you decide whether the Rottweiler is the perfect dog for you and your family.

Many people get lost watching the amazing power and the wonderful personality of Rottweilers. These robust dogs are perfect watchdogs and companion dogs. Unfortunately in most cases it takes long investigation to find a reliable breeder, and still we have the chance to get tricked.

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I have come across many Rottweiler Blogs and websites that mention tail docking. Is it good? Is it not good? Should it be done? Should it be banned? It is a tough choice that many Rottweiler fan and owner asks…and ponders about.

Tail docking is a procedure that is done when the puppy is only days old. The proceedure is quite primitive to say the least, since the tail is twisted off, after a scissor-like contraption has been clamped onto the tail. Length varies according to breeds, with Rottweilers having a short docked tail, while bird dogs like Weimaraners for instance have longer ones. If the tail has been docked properly, the fur will grow on the end of it.

There are some reasons for docking. A breed standard often dictates it. Another reason could be the so called: “Happy Tail Phenomenon”. A lot of breeds, like the Labrador for example has such a powerful tail that comes from its passed function as a retreiver dog. It could swim along much like an otter. With such powerful strength, it has been known that these dogs can break their tails. And then what is left is a docking proceedure that has to be done at an adult stage – and it is much more painful when the dog is older.

It remains a controversial issue. A lot of breeders are against it, and sell purebred Rottweiler puppies with their tails intact.

I believe one of the most important points to start off with is the temperament of the Rottweiler. This is the source from which a lot of misconceptions are born. Words like reliable, alert and loving all describe a Rottweiler. Words like aggressive, hostile and stoic also describe a Rottweiler. So which is it to be, since this seems like quite a paradox. Well, like the saying goes: There is no bad dog…just bad owners. A Rottweiler is a breed that needs socialization as a puppy in order to become the reliable, and loving companion. A Rottweiler left to his own devices without any care given, will be an unsocialized and possibly hostile dog. The negative publicity that has followed this breed throughout the 20th century is a sad fact, and although..yes…a Rottweiler can indeed be aggressive, hostile and aloof, it can be very loving, loyal and responsive as well. Socializing and training a Rottweiler puppy is paramount. Rottweilers love children; they are eager to please, highly-devoted and eager to learn. They were bred to be working dogs, so learning for them is second-nature! They need to be mentally and physically stimulated, in order to develop into a receptive family dog and guard dog. Rottweilers are inherently of a dominant nature, and thus require a dominant “master” whom they can and will respect. A less-assertive owner will be overdominated by a Rottweiler. A Rottweiler respects authority and if he sees that the alpha male is not him, he will respectfully back-down. But only if he sees it continuously!

A rejected, uncared for, unloved and poorly-trained Rottweiler will become aggressive. But let’s look at this realistically. Any dog..or person for that matter will be a rebel if uncared-for and unloved. Right? So it all goes back to how the owner has raised his Rottweiler (or his children). A dog trained for dog-fights or aggression..WILL…be an aggresive and hostile dog. Aggression in Rottweilers is associated with poor breeding, poor handling, lack of socialization, natural guarding tendencies, and abuse. An assertive, loving and devoted Rottweiler is a result of proper breeding, proper handling, socialization and care. It makes total sense, doesn’t it? Rottweilers are not usually barkers. Male dogs are silent watchers who notice everything and are often stoic and aloof. Females may become barkers if they sense a threat to their den. An attentive owner will recognize when a Rottweiler perceives a threat. Barking is usually only a sign of annoyance with external factors like car alarms rather than a response to actual threats.

If you are planning on getting a Rottweiler, please do keep all this in mind. Maybe it seems to be a high-maintenance dog in your eyes, but in the end, it is worth every second to be the family member of this gorgeous breed!

The aggressive, untrained and unsocialized Rottweiler:

The loved, trained and socialized Rottweiler: