What You Can Expect With Rottweiler Dogs

Most Rottweiler dogs that are abandoned are not bad dogs. It’s that their owners did not take the time to learn basic Rottweiler information about care, feeding and exercise needs before taking one on. Rottweilers have been one of the most popular breeds of dogs in America for about thirty years, and not for the right reasons. Some people think sticking a Rottweiler in their yard makes for cheap home protection.

Rottweiler dogs need attention, purpose and activity much in the same way a pony or a horse does. Rottweilers were bred to run about all day, protecting his master’s farm and property. They were also bred to look very intimidating, but to be gentle with the people he is charged to protect.

A lot of that weight is due to the size of their hearts - well, not really, but they seem to have huge hearts. Rottweiler dogs are affectionate, loyal and great with kids if given a fair shake. They need proper nutrition and a close eye on their diets so they do not get too fat or too hyper.

They need a lot of daily exercise of at least one hour a day, preferably more. This can include walks, playing fetch, playing games or running about the yard. You need to make a commitment to taking care of a Rottweiler in the way you would have to care for a pony.

Keep in mind that Rottweiler dogs get very big. Everything about them is big. Their appetites, their size (they average more than eighty pounds when full grown), their exercise needs, their wastes and their capacity to love. They do not need much in the way of grooming, however, and do like to pay attention to every movement of their people, which makes them that much easier to train, since you already have their attention.

Another reason Rottweiler dogs get abandoned is due to their health. Rottweiler dogs are not as prone to illnesses like some other breeds, but they need their diets and exercise monitored, especially as puppies. Too much food or too little exercise can damage the growing Rottweiler’s skeleton and joints. Rottweilers of all ages are prone to hip or elbow dysplasia, which is curable, but costly. Most people would rather buy a new car than pay for their dog’s veterinary bills.

Rottweiler dogs do deserve the reputation of being great guard dogs. They are wary of strangers, usually, and will be vocal about any strange being on your property. As they are gentle with their families, they are aggressive with any stranger they think is acting in a threatening manner. Some Rottweilers do not get on well with other dogs, but many will get along with all kinds of animals.

Rottweiler dogs tend to live to be ten to twelve years old with luck and good care. Hopefully, this Rottweiler information will assure you and your Rottweiler a long, happy relationship.

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