Rottweiler Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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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.

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Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Rottweiler. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Rottweiler for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Rottweiler hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Rottweiler used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Rottweiler will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Rottweiler feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Rottweiler as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Rottweiler’s are very popular dogs. Known for their boldness and power, many people wish to own them for their intimidating factor against intruders and enjoyment as family pets.  These medium sized powerhouses have a rugged build with coats that are short and glossy, black with rust markings. Eyes are almond in shape and dark in color with triangular ears which hang down when relaxed. Tails are normally docked. Its overall appearance is that of courage, agility and strength.  As these facts reflect the breed standard, then this would be a genuine purebred. But there are still many guidelines in the standard so one is strongly recommended to do some reading to determine if the breeder they are visiting is a quality and responsible one. Here are some red flags to be aware of when buying a Rottweiler: Read the rest of this entry »