O Rottweiler é um cachorro forte, robusto e atlético. De porte médio a grande e, com uma aparência que não esconde o seu grande poder, o Rottweiler inspira uma grande admiração entre os seus simpatizantes e um medo quase mítico entre quem não o conhece.
Apenas a presença destes cachorros impões respeito e é fácil se assustar com um cão tão poderoso como o Rottweiler. Pois não é em vão que a raça foi escolhida para encarnar o “cão do diabo” no filme “A Profecia”.
- However.
- Anyone who has had the opportunity to meet the Rottweiler in depth knows that behind this strong and sometimes terrifying appearance.
- A properly socialized Rottweiler can have the heart of an angel.
- The devotion of a saint.
- And the wisdom of an enlightened.
In this Breed Sheet Animal Expert we will show you all the characteristics of the Rottweiler so that you know what character it has and how it should be taken care of. Read on to learn more!
The breed has its formal origin in the German region of Rottweil. However, its history dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. At that time, the ancestors of the current Rottweiler were used as protective dogs and to drive cattle.
When the Romans arrived in the Rottweil region, their dogs crossed with the native dogs. The result of these crosses resulted in the “butcher dog Rottweil”, which was used to collaborate with local butchers during the slaughter of livestock. These dogs were responsible for controlling the most aggressive bulls and cows, facilitating the activity of butchers. Because they are very brave, they have also been used to protect properties. Over time, the ability of the breed to perform other functions was recognized and its popularity began to increase.
Today, the Rottweiler is stigmatized and has been designated as a dangerous dog, due to irresponsible owners. Let us hope that this does not harm the breed or lead to its extinction, and we hope that fate will have a brighter future for these guardian angels dressed in dog skins.
Perhaps the most striking feature of the Rottweiler is its broad, medium-length head, which has a powerful snout that is neither short nor long compared to the skull. The bite in scissors reaches its maximum power thanks to the strong and wide jaws of this dog.
The eyes, medium and dark brown, give the dog an expression of safety and confidence that is not easy to appreciate in other breeds. In contrast, the Rottweiler’s triangular and dangling ears are not particularly striking and are easily ignored by the average observer. However, when they stick properly to the head and look forward, they give the skull a wider appearance than the real one.
The Body of the Rottweiler is powerful and robust, but not entirely greasy. On the contrary, it is an athletic and agile dog, able to pass the most difficult work tests. The strong and straight spine continues with a short, strong and deep spine. The chest, in turn, is wide and deep. Thanks to this robust body, the Rottweiler is able to knock down an adult without having to bite it.
In the past, it was necessary to amputate the tail of these dogs, for aesthetic reasons. Today and, fortunately for dogs, the International Cynological Federation (FCI) requires the full tail. Unfortunately, other organizations continue to accept amputated queues at their exhibits.
When talking about the appearance of the Rottweiler, we can not fail to mention the double hair of these dogs, medium and hard length or external hairs. The black and fiery color of this coat helps define the image of the Rottweiler.
The height at the cross is 61 to 68 centimeters for men and 56 to 63 centimeters for women. The approximate weight is 50 kilos for men and 42 kilos for women.
Attentive, obedient, calm, courageous, confident, trustworthy and faithful to yours. This is how you can describe the typical Character of Rottweiler. Therefore, you should keep in mind that not all rottweilers have this character.
This is how the Rottweiler has distinguished itself in the past and continues today, as one of the most versatile and intelligent breeds. Its flexibility and emotional stability allow it to adapt well to different activities, so it can be trained to protect your family, obedience, police dog, therapy dog and service dog. You can also train yourself as a search and rescue dog.
In addition to the aforementioned activities, the Rottweiler performs very well in canine sports and obedience, but the character of the Rottweiler also has its drawbacks. Despite being very confident dogs, rottweilers can be very reactive. Therefore, it is very important to socialize them with puppies so that they get along well with people, dogs and other animals. Basic obedience training is essential in such a dog.
This breed is one of those that have been classified as “potentially dangerous dogs” in many countries. It’s a shame, because the Rottweiler is just a dangerous dog when it’s raised by irresponsible people to encourage aggression. The character of a duly socialized Rottweiler is far from dangerous, on the contrary, it is a docile and friendly dog. It all depends on how the dog is educated.
The Rottweiler is a simple care dog. To begin with, we will indicate that it is a dog with a hair very easy to maintain and maintain, you should bathe it every 2 or 3 months, paying attention to the accumulated dirt and brushing it at least once a week to remove the dead remains.Other parts of the body, such as teeth, nails, or ears, should also be cleaned once a week.
On the other hand, the Rottweiler is a dog that tends to fatten, so you should spend time preventing obesity in this dog with the proper dose of food, exercise and moderate snacks, avoiding overweight is essential to not contribute to the development of degenerative diseases such as hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis.
Exercise will be one of the essential pillars of the care of the Rottweiler, we are talking about a dog that likes to exercise and practice all kinds of activities so it will be ideal to think of different canine sports, your intelligence allows us to work in more complex activities like Agility, it is very important to respond appropriately to your needs to avoid problems such as anxiety or stress.
The Rottweiler is a dog with imposing physical characteristics, as well as an intelligent and skilled companion. Therefore, dressage is very important in this breed. A dog with these qualities cannot suffer deficiencies in his education as they could damage his adult life.
To begin with, in the education of puppies, we must focus mainly on socialization, the process by which we present the Rottweiler dog to other dogs, pets, people and objects. This is a fundamental part of rottweiler formation, because without proper socialization, we can suffer with a reactive dog, fear and insecurity in the future. Developing a good socialization process will allow you to be with all kinds of people and in all kinds of environments without problems. It will also be important to enrich and stimulate you mentally during your younger internship.
On the other hand, and as it begins to grow, the young Rottweiler should start learning more. In our article on Rottweiler training, we talked about the importance of obedience. It should be remembered that it is a dog of great size and great physical strength, so knowing how to guide and guide the animal will be very important if we want a happy life with you. The basis of any education will be positive reinforcement.
To finish with the rottweiler dog, it should be noted that it is usually a relatively healthy dog, with a medium life expectancy of about 10 years. The most common diseases in this breed are usually hip dysplasia or cancer, although regular visits to the veterinarian can quickly detect its onset.
It will be very important to continue with the deworming and vaccination schedule indicated by the veterinarian to avoid any possible viral, bacterial or parasitic contagion. The combination of good care and excellent health will make our Rottweiler dog healthy, with a longer and sportier life expectancy.