Rottweilers
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If are looking for a breeder Ashemburg Rottweilers - home
They just had a litter sired by Red's ET.
Or VonRoth Rottweilers
I've met both of thier dogs on the show curcuit. They have stunning temperments
They just had a litter sired by Red's ET.
Or VonRoth Rottweilers
I've met both of thier dogs on the show curcuit. They have stunning temperments
I grew up with Rottweilers. They're amazing dogs and I so look forward to when I can have one again.
They love their people, they're extremely devoted, courageous, and can be big clowns, though they also are naturally protective, so socialization is especially important.
Rotties are confident and strong. They're prone to same sex aggression, so be prepared to work with that.
They are very active, athletic dogs and need lots of exercise and mental stimulation. They have incredible stamina and there's almost no such thing as too much exercise for them.
They are versatile and talented. There are numerous Rotties in herding, tracking, S&R, schutzhund, service dogs, etc.
Rottweilers are pretty easy to groom but they shed a lot.
Hip dysplasia and entropion are pretty common in the breed.
In my experience they can be loud snorers.
Rottweilers are amazing dogs, but I wouldn't be first to recommend them to a first time dog owner.
If you want a Rottweiler get ready for people to make nasty comments about your "vicious" dog, cross the street when you're walking your dog, and give you dirty looks.
It's always important to socialize and make your dog a good canine citizen, but with the breeds mainly targeted by BSL it's especially important.
They love their people, they're extremely devoted, courageous, and can be big clowns, though they also are naturally protective, so socialization is especially important.
Rotties are confident and strong. They're prone to same sex aggression, so be prepared to work with that.
They are very active, athletic dogs and need lots of exercise and mental stimulation. They have incredible stamina and there's almost no such thing as too much exercise for them.
They are versatile and talented. There are numerous Rotties in herding, tracking, S&R, schutzhund, service dogs, etc.
Rottweilers are pretty easy to groom but they shed a lot.
Hip dysplasia and entropion are pretty common in the breed.
In my experience they can be loud snorers.
Rottweilers are amazing dogs, but I wouldn't be first to recommend them to a first time dog owner.
If you want a Rottweiler get ready for people to make nasty comments about your "vicious" dog, cross the street when you're walking your dog, and give you dirty looks.
It's always important to socialize and make your dog a good canine citizen, but with the breeds mainly targeted by BSL it's especially important.
I love, love, love Rottweilers. I grew up with the breed, and when our last one passed, I didn't realize just how much I would miss having a Rottie around.
They're super family dogs. Often they gravitate toward one person inparticular, as I think many breeds do, but they adore their whole entire family. They are a breed that needs to be heavily socialized, and if that's done properly, they're very personable, lovely, happy dogs who you should be able to take anywhere and everywhere without a problem. My Rottweilers loved everybody and thought everyone should be their new best friend, but they were also very observant and knew if/when they shouldn't like somebody. Same sex aggression can be an issue in this breed, both male and female, but I think you'll encounter that in the majority of working breeds out there. It's not as common in females as it is males, but it can happen and is something to be aware of. The biggest thing you can do is to make sure you get a dog or puppy with a suitable temperament to go with your current dog's temperament. That doesn't mean you're guaranteed anything, of course, but it's still an important step.
They're active dogs with a lot of versatility to do practically any task asked of them, but I find them pretty easy to live with as far as energy goes as well. Our Rottweilers could go for hours if we kept them that busy, but they were also content to chill out in the house and relax/chew a bone/play with a toy/etc. until we said it was time to do something.
Our girls were very vocal dogs. They liked to talk to us in various grumbles and roos when they were happy or excited, but they were far from barky dogs. They'd alert us to something when warranted, and were quiet after that. They were all very noisy when playing with other dogs. That scared some people who didn't know them, but it was all in play -- they had a lot to say!
I find them to be very easy to train dogs, as long as you're a confident and assertive person around dogs. They can be a bit stubborn, but do love to please and are very biddable with the right motivation. My Rottweilers were 10x easier to train and get focus out of than my Dobermans are. I love that about the breed.
ACL tears (cruciate ligament) seem to be very common in this breed. Our last girl, Echo, tore her cruciate and I've know many other Rottweilers to do the same. Hip Dysplaysia is a big one as well, and Elbow Dysplasia is another concern. My friend who just got her Rottweiler puppy a few months ago (an Ashemburg puppy, actually -- and absolutely beautiful! Her temperament is amazing..) said that she had a very hard time finding a line without elbow issues somewhere in there. Cancer runs rampant in this breed as well, and is what we lost Echo to at a pretty young age. There are more health concerns as well, but those are the ones I hear of most often. Making sure a breeder fully and completely health tests their dogs in this breed is very, very important (as it is with all dogs).
They do shed a lot with that short double coat. People are often surprised at just how much. I constantly brushed our Rotties to try and alleviate some of the hair around our home. They blow their coat pretty badly a couple times a year as well. They also tend to pant a lot. Mine were always really hot in the summer, and even in the winter with the heat running in the house. And they do often snore a bit as well.
I'm sure there is more I could tell you, but that's all I can think of right now. Hopefully a current owner of the breed will chime in as well. I've been without one for 5 years now, so am sure I'm forgetting a few things.
They're super family dogs. Often they gravitate toward one person inparticular, as I think many breeds do, but they adore their whole entire family. They are a breed that needs to be heavily socialized, and if that's done properly, they're very personable, lovely, happy dogs who you should be able to take anywhere and everywhere without a problem. My Rottweilers loved everybody and thought everyone should be their new best friend, but they were also very observant and knew if/when they shouldn't like somebody. Same sex aggression can be an issue in this breed, both male and female, but I think you'll encounter that in the majority of working breeds out there. It's not as common in females as it is males, but it can happen and is something to be aware of. The biggest thing you can do is to make sure you get a dog or puppy with a suitable temperament to go with your current dog's temperament. That doesn't mean you're guaranteed anything, of course, but it's still an important step.
They're active dogs with a lot of versatility to do practically any task asked of them, but I find them pretty easy to live with as far as energy goes as well. Our Rottweilers could go for hours if we kept them that busy, but they were also content to chill out in the house and relax/chew a bone/play with a toy/etc. until we said it was time to do something.
Our girls were very vocal dogs. They liked to talk to us in various grumbles and roos when they were happy or excited, but they were far from barky dogs. They'd alert us to something when warranted, and were quiet after that. They were all very noisy when playing with other dogs. That scared some people who didn't know them, but it was all in play -- they had a lot to say!
I find them to be very easy to train dogs, as long as you're a confident and assertive person around dogs. They can be a bit stubborn, but do love to please and are very biddable with the right motivation. My Rottweilers were 10x easier to train and get focus out of than my Dobermans are. I love that about the breed.
ACL tears (cruciate ligament) seem to be very common in this breed. Our last girl, Echo, tore her cruciate and I've know many other Rottweilers to do the same. Hip Dysplaysia is a big one as well, and Elbow Dysplasia is another concern. My friend who just got her Rottweiler puppy a few months ago (an Ashemburg puppy, actually -- and absolutely beautiful! Her temperament is amazing..) said that she had a very hard time finding a line without elbow issues somewhere in there. Cancer runs rampant in this breed as well, and is what we lost Echo to at a pretty young age. There are more health concerns as well, but those are the ones I hear of most often. Making sure a breeder fully and completely health tests their dogs in this breed is very, very important (as it is with all dogs).
They do shed a lot with that short double coat. People are often surprised at just how much. I constantly brushed our Rotties to try and alleviate some of the hair around our home. They blow their coat pretty badly a couple times a year as well. They also tend to pant a lot. Mine were always really hot in the summer, and even in the winter with the heat running in the house. And they do often snore a bit as well.
I'm sure there is more I could tell you, but that's all I can think of right now. Hopefully a current owner of the breed will chime in as well. I've been without one for 5 years now, so am sure I'm forgetting a few things.
I love Rotties. I will have one again one day. Roxie was one of the best dogs I have ever had. Loving, loyal, smart, headstrong, manipulative, brave, fearless, thoughtful, funny, playful, energetic, yet laid back, wonderful with children and respectful.
Roxie got along well with the family dogs, she mothered them. She seriously helped raise Brutus for me. I wish she was around for Titus. The only fault a rottie has imo, shedding. A german Rottie can shed another dog everyday.
They share some of the same traits as Filas imo, and are awesome companions for a Fila. They compliment each other perfectly. What one lacks he other completes. I used to watch Brutus and Roxie, one would stay on the porch and protect me while the other one went out and explored. They would take turns at this.
So, if you get one, later on get the other one. You will love the two of them together.
Roxie got along well with the family dogs, she mothered them. She seriously helped raise Brutus for me. I wish she was around for Titus. The only fault a rottie has imo, shedding. A german Rottie can shed another dog everyday.
They share some of the same traits as Filas imo, and are awesome companions for a Fila. They compliment each other perfectly. What one lacks he other completes. I used to watch Brutus and Roxie, one would stay on the porch and protect me while the other one went out and explored. They would take turns at this.
So, if you get one, later on get the other one. You will love the two of them together.
33 years and counting of owning Rottweiler's. I think there are only a few things you really need to know before considering them.
1. The require a HUGE amount of socialization and training is a must, if you cannot provide these things, don't get one.
2. They are banned in many areas, insurance companies might refuse you for owning one, check it out before getting one.
3. There are many bad owner's/breeder's out there. Purchasing a pup from these kinds of people only furthers the negatives, do your homework and purchase a pup from a code of ethics breeder who breeds for temperament, not size and guarding ability alone. Insist on a pup bred to meet the standard.
4. Rottweiler's are like potato chips, you can't have just one. At least not in a life time. They are incredibly addictive. So much so that for the past 20 years I have had brief thoughts of trying another breed. I just can't let go of the fact that each and every Rottweiler I have owned or worked with has been so amazing. Why change?
Great dogs in the right homes, statistics in wrong home.
1. The require a HUGE amount of socialization and training is a must, if you cannot provide these things, don't get one.
2. They are banned in many areas, insurance companies might refuse you for owning one, check it out before getting one.
3. There are many bad owner's/breeder's out there. Purchasing a pup from these kinds of people only furthers the negatives, do your homework and purchase a pup from a code of ethics breeder who breeds for temperament, not size and guarding ability alone. Insist on a pup bred to meet the standard.
4. Rottweiler's are like potato chips, you can't have just one. At least not in a life time. They are incredibly addictive. So much so that for the past 20 years I have had brief thoughts of trying another breed. I just can't let go of the fact that each and every Rottweiler I have owned or worked with has been so amazing. Why change?
Great dogs in the right homes, statistics in wrong home.
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I don't want to hi-jack this thread, but I think maybe seeing responses to my questions could help the OP and anyone else interesting in learning about Rotties.
My question is basically, if the more experienced rottie people think that a rottie could be a good breed for me.
I am hoping to rescue an adult (3 - 5 yr) dog in the next 1-3 years. This depends on whether or not I go abroad for a bit and some other things. If I do ever get a puppy from a breeder, it will not be for a longer period of time. (4 + years, if ever).
The dog MUST be good with other dogs, at the least in the home, preferably in general.
I kind of counted out rotties as a little bit too much dog but after meeting 4 recently and working with 3, and 3 of them being dog-friendly, I'm going back to falling in love with them.
I think the most important thing to know is: I'm very social, and I entertain a lot. This means, very often, odd looking, sounding, and acting people are in my home. I need a bombproof dog. I need a dog that absolutely IS NOT going to bite anyone, unless I need them to. This does not mean if they THINK they need to. I have counted out, because of this, many guardian breeds.
I don't know the likelyhood of finding something like that in a rescue, I know a lot of byb rotties have about zero guarding instinct and would flop into the lap of anyone they meet. I know a well-socialized, well trained, well bred dog could do that, but how big of a chance would I be taking a dog from rescue?
My question is basically, if the more experienced rottie people think that a rottie could be a good breed for me.
I am hoping to rescue an adult (3 - 5 yr) dog in the next 1-3 years. This depends on whether or not I go abroad for a bit and some other things. If I do ever get a puppy from a breeder, it will not be for a longer period of time. (4 + years, if ever).
The dog MUST be good with other dogs, at the least in the home, preferably in general.
I kind of counted out rotties as a little bit too much dog but after meeting 4 recently and working with 3, and 3 of them being dog-friendly, I'm going back to falling in love with them.
I think the most important thing to know is: I'm very social, and I entertain a lot. This means, very often, odd looking, sounding, and acting people are in my home. I need a bombproof dog. I need a dog that absolutely IS NOT going to bite anyone, unless I need them to. This does not mean if they THINK they need to. I have counted out, because of this, many guardian breeds.
I don't know the likelyhood of finding something like that in a rescue, I know a lot of byb rotties have about zero guarding instinct and would flop into the lap of anyone they meet. I know a well-socialized, well trained, well bred dog could do that, but how big of a chance would I be taking a dog from rescue?
I wouldn't get a rottie, a dobe, or any other the guard breeds with this expectation in mind. I would get a gun. It'll be far more reliable that way and you won't lose your shirt/home/dog to an incidental dog bite. A dog who is used for this kind of work isn't a machine, they don't have a literal magic on/off switch, and you'd be asking for trouble with this sort of expectation of social butterfly.
Bombproof dogs who can do this (So I don't hear a bunch of stories about so and sos dog) are rare to the point where I'd call them a one off.
Bombproof dogs who can do this (So I don't hear a bunch of stories about so and sos dog) are rare to the point where I'd call them a one off.
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What about almost every dog trained in police or PP? I don't think it's at all uncommon for a well-socialized, well-trained dog to be incredibly social and "safe" to have around people, yet be able to defend or fight when, and only when, asked or needed to. I'm just wondering how well a Rottie fits that description.
Wish I could introduce you to the police dogs around here. They are all complete nutjobs. They *can't* be around children/strange people/in crowds reliably. IDK if it is just where our police forces are getting them from or what, but I don't trust those dogs one bit. They are all extremely dog reactive and just the way they act in public gives me the chills.
As for the original topic, I love rotties. Don't have very much experience with them, but on paper and through stories they seem like a breed I could definitely own one day.
As for the original topic, I love rotties. Don't have very much experience with them, but on paper and through stories they seem like a breed I could definitely own one day.
My Rotties have been great dogs to take anywhere, but their great instincts combined with socialization allowed them to know when something was wrong or out of the ordinary, and that's when their protective instincts came out. And they never just bit willy nilly, in fact, they never bit anyone, but they would body block and put on a good show if that didn't work. Having a Rottweiler in your face like that is one of the best deterrents there is, lol.
As far as getting along with other dogs- Rotties are known for same sex aggression.
As far as getting along with other dogs- Rotties are known for same sex aggression.