| A lot of work has to go into a relationship between a | | | | Despite their intimidating size, huge teeth and muscle, |
| Rottweiler and his or her human. Usually, they both | | | | they are great with kids. They are usually better with |
| need training. There is no need to resort to training | | | | kids than they are with adults. Rottweiler dogs seem |
| gimmicks like shock collars or prong collars with most | | | | to realize that kids are not as strong or mature as |
| Rottweilers. They will only scare Rottweiler dogs, not | | | | adult humans or adult dogs and usually will be very |
| make them dependable. With a dog so large and | | | | tolerant of ear pulling or being crawled over. But if an |
| strong, even a terrified Rottweiler may accidentally hurt | | | | adult human were to do that, the Rottweiler would get |
| someone. On average, Rottweiler dogs weigh eighty | | | | really annoyed. Don't annoy your Rottweiler (hey - |
| pounds when full grown, with some males tipping the | | | | some people need practical advice). |
| scales at over one hundred pounds. | | | | Another reason Rottweiler dogs get abandoned is due |
| A lot of that weight is due to the size of their hearts - | | | | to their health. Rottweiler dogs are not as prone to |
| well, not really, but they seem to have huge hearts. | | | | illnesses like some other breeds, but they need their |
| Rottweiler dogs are affectionate, loyal and great with | | | | diets and exercise monitored, especially as puppies. |
| kids if given a fair shake. They need proper nutrition | | | | Too much food or too little exercise can damage the |
| and a close eye on their diets so they do not get too | | | | growing Rottweiler's skeleton and joints. Rottweilers of |
| fat or too hyper. They need a lot of daily exercise of | | | | all ages are prone to hip or elbow dysplasia, which is |
| at least one hour a day, preferably more. This can | | | | curable, but costly. Most people would rather buy a |
| include walks, playing fetch, playing games or running | | | | new car than pay for their dog's veterinary bills. |
| about the yard. You need to make a commitment to | | | | Rottweiler dogs have big appetites and will cost more |
| taking care of a Rottweiler in the way you would have | | | | to feed than some other breeds of dogs. They will |
| to care for a pony. | | | | need at least once a year check-ups and booster |
| Rottweiler dogs need to be busy and to have a | | | | shots. They need to be licensed, micro chipped and |
| purpose in life. They need to be part of the family or at | | | | given obedience training. Most people are very ignorant |
| least be inside where the action is. Although the coat | | | | on their Rottweiler information and will sooner shoot a |
| thickness and length can differ greatly with each | | | | Rottweiler running towards them than welcome them |
| Rottweiler, most Rottweilers cannot handle being left | | | | with open arms (which is what most Rottweilers |
| outside in extreme cold or extreme hot weather. If you | | | | expect). Rottweilers need to be on leads in the public |
| are cold, you can be assured that your Rottweiler is, | | | | at all times. |
| too. | | | | |