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Description: The Rottweiler is a large, muscular
dog that weighs between 80 and 130 pounds. The
Rottweiler dog stands 24 to 27 inches at the
withers, and the bitch will usually be 22 to 25
inches. The Rottweiler has a strong, broad head
with a scissors bite. The body is deep and
powerful. The usual coat color for the Rottweiler
is black with tan markings on the face, muzzle,
chest, and legs. A lighter color variation
occurs, red with brown accents, occurs more
rarely. The Rottweiler has a life span of 10 to
12 years. It is also called the Butchers Dog.

History: The history of the Rottweiler is rather
fascinating as it extends back to the days of the
Roman Empire. The Roman legionnaires had to
travel with large herds of cattle to feed
themselves while they were on campaign, and the
progenitor of the Rottweiler was used to herd the
cattle. One of the legion's stops was the town of
Rottweil in Germany and it was here that the
Roman dogs bred with the local dogs. Many of the
dogs stayed behind when the legions moved and
breeders in the town developed the breed. Later,
Rottweilers were used by butchers to protect and
herd cattle. When railroads came into being, the
breed nearly died out from lack of purpose, but
the Rottweiler soon found new work as a police,
guard, or draught dog.

Temperament: A well-bred Rottweiler is generally
a calm and loyal dog. It is extremely loyal,
affectionate, and protective of its human family.
The dog's owner must be dominant, the Rottweiler
must be subordinate to its master. Unfortunately,
careless breeding, poor socialization, and lack
of exercise or work can lead to an unstable and
aggressive dog. The Rottweiler is good with its
owner's children, but should be closely
supervised around other children.

Health Issues: Hip and elbow dysplasia are major
health concerns with the Rottweiler. It can also
suffer from eye problems and spinal paralysis.
The popularity of the Rottweiler has caused too
much inbreeding and, besides issues of mental
stability, has caused an increase in heart
disease and cancer. Stomach torsion, or bloat,
can occur in this breed, as it can in almost any
large dog. This calls for immediate veterinary
treatment. The Rottweiler is able to free whelp
easily and will often produce litters of 10 to 12
puppies.

Grooming: The hard coat of the Rottweiler can
shed quite a bit, so an occasional brushing will
help to control this situation. The Rottweiler
tends to slobber and drool, so the muzzle should
be wiped when necessary. Be sure to pay attention
to the ears to keep them clean and dry.

Living Conditions: As the Rottweiler is a fairly
quiet dog inside, it can live in an apartment.
However, it must be given sufficient exercise or
work. This dog began as a working dog and needs
the mental and physical stimulation of a "job" to
maintain its stability. The Rottweiler enjoys
being near the people it loves, but is capable of
living and sleeping outside as long as an
adequate dog house is provided for it.

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