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A devoted companion with a playful personality

Big, muscular and strong, the Rottweiler is loyal and has a natural guarding instinct. They need human contact, good training and firm, consistent handling from birth – they must always know who’s boss. Rottweilers also need a large amount of space and exercise – they are playful and enjoy chasing games.

Hypoallergenic : No

Life expectancy : 8 – 10 years

Origin : Germany

Height : Female: 56–63 cm, Male: 61–69 cm

Weight : Female: 35–48 kg, Male: 50–60 kg

Colors : Black, Tan, Mahogany

Temperament : Steady, Self-assured, Devoted, Good- natured, Fearless, Alert, Obedient, Confident, Courageous, Calm

- FAQs -

• Are Rottweilers dangerous?

Due to their history as service and guard dogs, Rottweilers have an unfair reputation as being dangerous or aggressive. Whilst the breed can be very vocal and protective, they are not known to be aggressive by nature and are in fact loving and gentle dogs who crave companionship. Aggression is generally a behavioral issue that will arise if your dog is left alone too often, becomes bored, is not exercised enough or is improperly trained.

• Are Rottweilers good with kids?

Loyal and affectionate, Rottweilers are a popular family dog who tend to get on well with children. Whilst they are gentle by nature, however, these playful dogs can forget their size and may be too boisterous for younger children. As with any other dog breed, you should always supervise your Rottweiler when around children to ensure everyone is safe and happy.

• How much exercise does a Rottweiler need?

Rottweilers are highly intelligent dogs with the energy and physical strength to match. For this reason they need at least 2 hours of physical exercise every day, as well as plenty of playtime and mental stimulation. Rottweilers tend to excel at agility trials where they can exercise their brains as well as their bodies.

Rottweiler Temperament & Personality

Highly intelligent and confident, a Rottweiler’s traits include a strong instinct to guard and protect, due to originally having been bred as working dogs for farmers and butchers, which has resulted in them been unfairly branded as an aggressive breed.

• They can make playful and gentle family pets and are loyal to anyone they perceive as part of their ‘pack’.

• They thrive on stimulation and exercise, grasp new commands quickly and are excellent service and police dogs.

• Experts recommend them as good pets for more experienced owners as previous knowledge of training and handling can be helpful to ensure they grow into well-rounded pets and help to prevent dog behavior problems.

Rottweiler Training & Exercise

Rottweilers are adaptable, versatile dogs with loving, curious natures

Training tips :-

• Rottweiler puppies can be taught simple commands from eight weeks old.

• Safely exposing your Rottweiler to lots of new experiences and people at a young age will ensure they grow into happy, confident and sociable dogs. Puppy training classes can be a good place to start when it comes to socializing your dog.

• As this breed’s natural instinct is to protect their families, it’s vital to channel their defensive capabilities from early on with good socialization and positive reinforcement

Exercise :-

• It’s important to start introducing exercise slowly from around the time a Rottweiler puppy is four months old, so that their growing bones and joints strengthen gradually and aren’t overexerted.

• To help your Rottweiler keep both physically and mentally fit, experts recommend at least two hours of exercise and interactive games daily, with plenty of secure space to run free.

keeping them happy :-

• Rottweilers are highly energetic and can stay just as playful as puppies well into adulthood so make sure you have plenty of time to play with your pup!

• Rottweilers are loyal dogs that often form close attachments to the humans they perceive as part of their ‘pack’. This means they can be prone to separation anxiety and tend to be happiest in households where someone is around for most of the day.

Game ideas :-

• This strong and smart breed will love figuring out new challenges. Test your Rottweiler with an obstacle course to challenge their mind as well as their body.

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