Dog Insurance Rottweiler | Veterinary Insurances for all breeds

Other names:	Rottie, Rott
FCI Dog Group	Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type, Swiss Mountain- and Cattle Dogs. Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type. With working trial

Features

HEIGHT

Male: 61-68 cm Female: 56-63 cm

WEIGHT

Male: 45-50 kg Female: 42-44 kg

FEEDING

From 300 to 400 g. daily

TEMPERAMENT FOR KIDS

Protector

COLOURS

Black with clearly defined markings of a rich tan on the cheeks, muzzle, throat, chest and legs, as well as over both eyes and under the base of the tail.

RELATIONSHIP OTHER DOGS

Good, although it is dominant

LIFE SPAN

8-10 years

APTITUDES

Companion, service and working dog

TEMPERAMENT

Good-natured, placid in basic disposition and fond of children, very devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. His appearance is natural and rustic, his behaviour self-assured, steady and fearless. He reacts to his surroundings with great alertness.

ORIGIN

Germany

Breed History

The Rottweiler is one of the oldest breeds. Its origin dates back to the Roman times. At that time, it was owned as a protection and livestock driving dog.

These dogs moved with the Romans beyond the Alpine regions, where they protected people and drove livestock.

In the Rottweil region, only specimens were crossed with the native dogs, of which a mixture emerged. From then on, the main task of the Rottweiler was to care for and drive larger cattle and defend their master and their possessions. His name: "Rottweil Butcher Dog" was obtained from the ancient imperial city of Rottweil. Butchers raised it only according to its yield and utility. This is how, over time, a breed of protection and excellent driving was formed, which was also found useful as a traction dog.

When dog breeds were sought out for law enforcement in the early 20th century, the Rottweiler was tested. It was quickly proved that this dog was perfectly suited for police duty. That is why in 1910 it was officially named as a police dog.

Despite their totally energetic appearance, they are still a very noble race.

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Breed diseases

Hip Dysplasia, eye diseases and heart conditions.