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ROTTWEILER

Characteristics, care, health & breeder listings below. 

 

 

 

 
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AKC Height: Ideally, Dogs 24 inches to 27 inches. Bitches 22 inches to 25 inches Color: Black with rust to mahogany markings.

 

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Basic Requirements: Due to the protective and territorial instincts of the Rottweiler, early obedience training and socialization is very important. Rottweilers need a securely fenced yard in which to run and play. Weekly brushing and occasional bathing will help to control moderate shedding. 

 
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Temperament: Properly trained dogs are generally well-behaved companions. All dogs are instinctive, and special care must be taken with a large, protective breed such as the Rottweiler. This breed does best with older children who can handle a strong large-breed dog. 

 
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Health (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is 10 years. Watch for entropian, ectropian, PRA, cataracts, cancer, epilepsy, hip/elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, panosteotitis, Von Willebrand's disease, Osteochondrosis Dissecand (OCD), Sub-aortic stenosis, bloat

 
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Rescue/breeder information

 

American Rottweiler Club

www.amrottclub.org

 

R-CK Kennels (non breeding kennel. Breed information resource)
Rachel Kennerly
http://www.rckrotts.com

 

Rotts Across Texas (rescue referral site)
 Rachel Kennerly
http://www.rottsacrosstexas.com

 

D.T's Rottweilers

Daniel Morris, USA

http://www.dtsrottweilers.net

 

Von Merkmal Rottweilers

Ana, Argentina

http://www.geocities.com/vonmerkmalrottweilers/

 

Hausderberg Rottweilers

Bianca Stewart, USA

http://hausderberg.com


Schwarzberg Rottweilers

Marcie Simpson, USA

http://schwarzbergrottweilers.com/

 

Donnerberg Rottweilers

Cheri Ruzich, USA

http://www.donnerbergrottweilers.com

 

 

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