The Rottweiler, a reputedly naughty dog
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Despite its reputation as a naughty dog, the Rottweiler is an excellent
pet, loyal, faithful, intelligent, tender, and affectionate. He is also
an outstanding guard dog, moreover, very dissuasive by his Molossian
appearance.
It was nevertheless classified in the second category by the law
relating to dangerous dogs: a minor or a convicted person cannot hold
Rottweiler; the Rottweiler must be declared to the town hall of the
owner's domicile; he must be vaccinated against rabies; it must be the
subject of a specific declaration in terms of civil liability insurance;
the Rottweiler must wear a collar, leash, and muzzle in public places.
The master of a Rottweiler must present his dog to a veterinarian for a
behavioral evaluation and, finally, he must follow a day of training on
the knowledge of the Rottweiler.
Weight:
42 to 50 kg
Hair:
medium length
Color:
black and tan
Life expectancy: 12 years
Gestation period: 60 to 63 days
Description and characteristics of the Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is recognizable by its imposing, powerful and muscular
athletic body, endowed with a large head. Its nose and the bottom of its
legs are tan-colored while the rest of its body is black. His coat is
medium length, smooth, and hard to the touch. The Rottweiler has dark
brown, almond-shaped eyes and triangular ears that hang down to the side
of its head.
Origin of the Rottweiler
Originaire d’Allemagne, le Rottweiler tient son nom plus précisément de
la ville de Rottweil. Il était avant tout utilisé par les nombreux
bouchers installés dans cette ville comme chien de garde, de défense et de
chien gardien de troupeaux, et était ainsi surnommé le « chien de boucher
». Comme toutes les races de molossoïdes, le Rottweiler descend du Mâtin
tibétain. C’est un des chiens dont l’origine est la plus ancienne
puisqu’on en trouve des traces à l’époque romaine. La race du Rottweiler a
été reconnue officiellement en 1966 et en 1977 en France.
Character and behavior of the Rottweiler – Who is it for?
The Rottweiler is above all a guard dog, a role in which it excels.
Endowed with great courage, he will do everything to best protect his
master and his property. Its dominant character, which in particular means
that it does not support the presence of other dogs, requires that the
Rottweiler be educated from an early age and that its master be serious,
energetic, and reliable. But the Rottweiler also needs a lot of gentleness
and affection, otherwise, his aggressiveness will be stimulated. He is a
dog who adores children and who feels good in a family that makes itself
available to him.
How to take care of your Rottweiler: its needs
The Rottweiler is a dog that needs plenty of exercise and long daily
outings. He loves sports and loves swimming. It thrives in places with
large spaces and cannot stand being locked up or tied up. It is necessary
to avoid exposing the Rottweiler to strong heat which he fears a
lot.
Rottweiler food
The Rottweiler's diet must be rich to ensure the proper development of
its bones and muscles. It is advisable to present him with 2 meals a day,
in the morning and in the evening, and to reserve a quiet place for him
where he will be alone for his meals.
Rottweiler Health
The Rottweiler is a robust dog that does not present any particular
health problems. However, it can be affected, like all large and
medium-sized dogs, by hip dysplasia.
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