Latin name: Rottweiler
Alias: Rottweiler, Rottweiler, Rottweiler, Rottweiler
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Subphylum Vertebrata
Phylum: Mammalia
Subphylum: subphylum True Animal
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Canis lupus
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis lupus
Species: Domestic dog
Subspecies: Rottweiler
Type: Large Breed
Classification: Livestock and guard dogs, guard dogs, police dogs
Height: Male: 63-69cm Female: 58-63cm
Weight: Male (43-59kg) Female (38-52kg)
- Morphological characteristics
The Rottweiler is a sturdy, strong and fast moving dog with an ideal height of 63-69cm and weight of 45-55kg for adult males and 58-63cm and 40-50kg for adult females, with a slightly longer body length than height and an ideal height to length ratio of 9:10.
Physical Characteristics
Head: Medium length, wide skull cap, short and thick nose and muzzle, fairly elevated forehead, both foreheads are very expanded, and there are dogs with wrinkled heads. The head is of medium length, wide between the ears; the forehead is moderately arched; the cheekbones are rounded and well defined, and the upper and lower jaws are very strong. The forehead is dry, but when he is alert, some wrinkles appear. The expression is noble, alert and confident.
Ears: Medium sized ears with high root and flat position. Drooping, triangular; the ears are in the same plane as the top of the head when listening vigilantly, giving the head a broadened appearance. The ears are relatively far apart and drooping, with the inner edge of the ear close to the head and the end near the middle of the cheek.
Eyes: Apricot kernel eyes, medium in size and bronze in color.
Nose: The nose is very well developed and must be black.
Torso: Quadrilateral body, firm and strong, with a broad chest, straight back and sloping loin.
Coat: The hair is short, straight and coarse on the top and fine on the bottom. The coat color is black, with yellowish brown or reddish brown spots on specific areas, which do not exceed one-tenth of the whole body. The undercoat is black, gray, light brown, but it is not good if it can be seen from the outside. Curly hair is considered unqualified
Limbs: The front limbs are straight and muscular, and the hind limbs are bent at an acute angle.
Feet: firm feet, rounded forefeet, slightly elongated hindfeet, hard fleshy toes, short and black claws, bulging toes, and popular toenails in front with marks similar to those painted on with a black pencil. Hindfoot wolf claws must be removed.
Tail: The tail root is high and horizontal, and the tail is usually broken at the first joint.
Height: Male: 63-69 cm Female: 58-63 cm.
Gait: Fast walking speed, must be balanced, coordinated, confident and full of power. The front limbs are well extended, the hind limbs are powerful, the front and hind limbs are neither turned inward nor outward, the hind limbs and front limbs move forward in a straight line, and when the speed of travel is accelerated, the landing points of the limbs tend to the center line of the body.
- Personality traits
Smart, cautious and very loyal to his owner, Rottweiler is considered medium sized, but he is an energetic, smooth and not lacking in confidence dog. He always gives the impression of being brave and powerful, and his calm majesty makes strangers look away from him.
With a natural instinct to defend his home and family, he is a very intelligent dog, strong, adaptable and very happy to work, making him a great companion, guard dog and multi-purpose breed.
Rottweiler should be disciplined in his demeanor in the ring, happy to be checked and adaptable, tolerant of judges checking his mouth, testicles, etc. Dogs that are aloof or reserved are not defective, which is the general condition of the breed. Aggression or a tendency to attack other dogs is not a defect.
Any shy Rottweiler will be removed from the ring and a Rottweiler will only be judged to be shy if he: refuses to stand for inspection, dodges the judge. Threatening or intimidating someone (him/her), and any sign of danger when the judge approaches from behind for a normal inspection will be left.
This dog was once used to guard cattle and is a smart, strong and extremely approachable breed. It is now well regarded as a police dog, and can also be a valuable family dog. The Rottweiler is an outstanding police dog that can attack intruders. The Rottweiler was born to be a guard dog, and in the Middle Ages, wealthy merchants hung money bags around the Rottweiler’s neck to avoid theft of their money. This dog has a calm, affectionate personality and can also be a family companion.
The Rottweiler is intelligent, calm and absolutely loyal to its master. It is good at distinguishing between good and evil, following orders and obeying its master. The Rottweiler is tough, calm and confident. He likes to see his family at all times, so the Rottweiler will follow his male and female owners closely around the room. Rottweilers are generally difficult to train, and should be trained strictly as a puppy, otherwise it will be difficult for the owner to control as an adult, and there have been records of Rottweilers injuring people abroad. With careful training, he can be a quiet companion dog. Rottweilers get along well with children and love to play with them. Of course, this is determined by both the personality of the child and the temperament of the dog, as the Rottweiler is very aggressive towards malicious intruders and is particularly well suited as a guard dog.
The Rottweiler’s territorial awareness and guarding instincts are of a high standard, with outstanding performance in subjects such as vigilance and guarding. The Rottweiler attacks with fierce impact, strong bite, and vicious tearing, and the assistant trainer is often overwhelmed and has a feeling of electric shock at the bitten part.
- General knowledge of nursing
The Rottweiler has a sturdy body and well-developed limbs, and is a delightful dog to see as a child. As an adult, the Rottweiler feels so fierce that strangers will be deterred. Because of his intelligence, he was used as a working dog in the early days, but now many families keep him as a companion dog and guard dog.
1. Personality
The Rottweiler has a calm personality, a stable nervous type, and is very affectionate.
2. Coat
The coat of the Rottweiler is easy to organize, but in order to make the coat look smooth and beautiful, the breeder must groom it frequently.
3. Breeding
Purebred Rottweilers are generally not prone to barking, so don’t worry about them disturbing the neighbors.
4. Strong immunity
Rottweilers have a first-class resistance to disease, and are definitely a “rare” guest at the vet. Even when sick, his tenacity combined with his strong attachment to his owner usually makes Rottweiler the dog that goes out of the vet with a smile on his face.
5. Less exercise
Rottweilers get a lot less exercise than other dogs. This means that it is possible to keep it in a small apartment.
6. Not a picky eater
Rottweiler is a dog that is not a picky eater.
7. High safety factor, usually, Rottweiler is relatively kind. Even if a stranger makes a move, he will only take some warning actions to protect himself. However, once the attack is launched, it will never show mercy.
8. The only drawback
Rottweilers are too attached to their owners and are a bit clingy. They are eager to stay by their master’s side all the time to guard the comfort and peace, fearing that their most precious master will be outside in any situation.
Rottweilers have a high IQ, which is called high obedience, and are very protective of their owners, usually acting like a pug when nothing is wrong, but never giving in to danger. Overall, Rottweilers are an easy breed to raise
It is appropriate to give your Rottweiler a bath once every 1-2 weeks. The human skin is acidic, while the dog’s skin is alkaline, and the structure and texture of human skin is completely different, much thinner than human skin.
Due to the difference in skin acidity between humans and Rottweilers, things used by humans can dry out, age and shed the Rottweiler’s skin. Apply a special shampoo for Rottweilers. If the location really can not buy, you can use human neutral shampoo, and must be unscented and non-dandruff function products, you can choose a mild baby bath. Once the itching or rash appears, it should be stopped immediately.
Liver contains a variety of nutrients and its unique fishy taste is loved by Rottweilers. However, long-term consumption of liver can lead to obesity, itchy skin, vitamin A toxicity, calcium deficiency, bleeding, and postpartum convulsions, which are very dangerous.
The Rottweiler does not like to defecate in its own area of activity, which is its nature, but does not equal good for its health. He should be trained to develop the habit of urinating and defecating in the bathroom, or given enough opportunities to go out and defecate, but care should be taken to clean up the excrement voluntarily. Adult dogs should not hold urine for more than 10 hours. Holding urine for a long time can lead to a variety of diseases of the urinary system and cause great pain to the Rottweiler.
Rottweilers, like other dogs, need to be vaccinated and dewormed regularly. After all, Rottweilers are medium to large dogs and daily exercise should be essential.
- Feeding knowledge
Rottweilers have a strong, imposing body, and their entire body looks explosive. They are confident and aloof at the same time, they do not show casual friendliness to strangers and appear less approachable. One feature that most Rottweilers seen seem to have is that almost all have broken tails, so why do Rottweilers have broken tails and what does it do for them.
In the past, Rottweilers were mainly used for work, which is often referred to as working dogs, and as a working breed the tail is less mobile and can interfere with normal work, which is why the Rottweiler’s tail is broken. The main reason why it is necessary to break the tail of a Rottweiler, whether as a working dog or a fighting dog, is because when a Rottweiler is working through the forest, the tail is often easily injured, which is not good for the health of the dog, so it is important to break the tail. In the course of a Rottweiler’s battle, the dog that fails will generally have its tail between its legs, so it is also necessary to break the tail in order to train the Rottweiler to fight.
To be able to work better as well as to benefit his health, this is why it is important for the Rottweiler to have his tail broken.
