How are Rottweilers With Children?
Properly bred Rottweilers who receive adequate socialization and training will generally love and protect their family and children. You must teach them at an early age what is acceptable behavior and what is not. Rottweilers have an inherent desire to "herd" and because of their size, can often knock over small children. You should always supervise their play activities.
How Big Does A Rottweiler Get?
Males should be around 24" - 27" in height and should be less than 130 lbs. Females are 22" - 25" and up to 115 lbs. The Rottweilers weight should be watched carefully as problems with general health and hips can occur.
How Long Do Rottweilers Live?
Rottweilers usually live anywhere between 10-12 years. There are several cases reported of Rotties living past 15 years. Generally speaking, larger dogs just don't live as long as smaller dogs.
Do Rottweilers Get Along With Other Dogs?
If raised from puppyhood and introduced early, there will seldom be a problem. Care should be taken when introducing an adult male to a new dog. Males tend to be less tolerant of other males than they are of females.
How Large Are Rottweiler Litters?
Large litters can be anywhere between 9-12 puppies.
Do Rottweilers Bark Often?
Rottweilers generally only bark when people arrive at your door or when small animals are in the yard. They tend to be much more quieter than some other breeds.
What Is The Difference Between A "Pet" And "Show" Puppy?
For pet reasons, there is no difference. You'll get the same health, personality and intelligence with "Pet" quality as you will with "Show" quality puppies. Conformation "Show" puppies have more desired physical characteristics for the purpose of breeding. These characteristics include things like shape of head, topline (straightness of the back), angulation, etc..
Are Rottweilers Vicious?
During their boon years (brought on by popular movies like "The Omen"), the Rottie's popularity brought scrupulous and greedy breeders in. In addition, people saw these "portrayed" dogs as attack dogs. These two combined events created a distrust and reputation that took breeders years to correct and de-myth. Today, Rottweilers have finally become popular for what they really are; gentle, friendly and loving companions.
Rottweilers are also well known for their easy going, confident wait-and-see demeanor. Properly bred and socialized Rottweilers (as with most breeds) are not vicious and make great loving pets. They love children and they love their families.