Rottweilers are loyal family dogs that look after both their home and their owner. They were long used as police dogs, because they are excellent guard dogs. They are muscular and fearless dogs, which stand out from other dog breeds through their stable mood and psyche. Rottweilers therefore work equally well as a family dog as a police dog. Learn more about Rottweilers and their characteristics below.
race facts
Family friendly
Activity level
Fur care
Training needs
Clearing
Size
Facts about the breed
Rottweilers are loving dogs, who are steadfast and devoted. They make excellent watchdogs and companions. That said, this assumes that they receive adequate training from a young age. Rottweilers also need to be stimulated regularly. Although they have a reputation for being aggressive dogs, they are actually calm and confident – as long as they are trained and bred well. They react with great attention to situations that occur close to them. This is perhaps why many people think they look intimidating, but behind the hard facade, Rottweilers are, as I said, soft and loving.
What can you expect as a Rottweiler owner?
Personality
Personality
The personality of a Rottweiler varies from dog to dog. They range from serious and reserved to silly and funny. They are never shy with strangers, but are most often reserved. They show a lot of care towards their owner, and demonstrate this through their natural instinct to guard and protect. Rottweilers are intelligent dogs and show affection towards several people. They therefore protect not only their owner and their family, but also those who are not necessarily part of the family.
Activity level
Activity level
Rottweilers like to exercise and be active. They are still very happy with just daily walks to get some fresh air. In other words, they get used to a leisurely pace at home and are not dependent on long training sessions. However, it is important to have variety in the walks, which means that they like to move between asphalt, forest and field.
Training
Training
Start training your Rottweiler puppy early. It is important to stimulate and challenge him as a puppy to avoid him becoming more stubborn than necessary. Rottweilers also learn very quickly. If you guide and train him right away, you are laying the foundation for a best friend for life. You must then make sure to socialize him regularly throughout his life, so that he can maintain what he learns.
Health
Health
Weight and size
Rottweilers are muscular dogs. Males are 61 to 68 cm tall, while females are 56 to 63 cm tall. They weigh up to 50 kg and 42 kg, respectively.
Lifespan
Rottweilers can be expected to live up to 10 years.
Hereditary diseases
Rottweilers can get various diseases, which are related to their size and breeding. The following diseases you need to watch out for:
- Hip dysplasia: This is a genetic deformity where the head of the femur does not fit into the hip joint. This problem is attempted to be corrected in breeding.
- Bone cancer.
- Elbow dysplasia: Hereditary deformity of the elbow.
- May be susceptible to cruciate ligament injuries
- Degenerative myelopathy (DM): Inherited neurological disorder.
Fur
Fur
Rottweilers have a double coat with a topcoat and an undercoat. The topcoat is medium-length, coarse and dense, and the coat is easy to care for. In other words, it does not need much coat care , but be sure to brush it regularly, and wash it when necessary. This will prevent excessive shedding. The dog sheds, and more in the spring and autumn compared to other seasons.
Food and nutrition
Food and nutrition
When feeding your Rottweiler, it is important to choose a high-quality dog food . Rottweilers are also prone to becoming overweight – so it is important not to overfeed them.
Rottweiler
When you are going to get a Rottweiler, it is essential that you choose a safe and reliable breeder. They must be able to provide information on breeding, family history and disease. Unfortunately, we see several cases of breeders who do not carry out their practices in a responsible manner, and who sell puppies with challenges or diseases. We want to avoid you contributing to the illegal dog trade. Therefore, do sufficient research before buying a Rottweiler and make sure that you are informed before agreeing to a trade.
You can find more information about Rottweilers at the Norwegian Rottweiler Club , which is the Norwegian breed club for this dog. It is also worth knowing that Rottweilers cost up to 23,000 kroner.
