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Is a Rottweiler the Right Breed for You?

Do you need a protective dog that is intelligent and devoted to its owners? If so, you may want to consider buying a Rottweiler. These big dogs were bred to be very versatile working dogs. They guard their homes and families, excel in agility training, and think that they are tiny lapdogs when they are with their owners.

The Rottweiler is fairly large and very muscular. These powerful dogs weigh between 85 to 130 pounds and stand 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. A Rottweiler has a sleek black and brown coat and deep, soulful brown eyes.

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Characteristics Of The Rottweiler

Characteristics Of The Rottweiler

By Racheal Stacknick

The Rottweiler

Origin: Rottweil Germany

Colors: Black with clearly defined tan or mahogany markings

Bred for: Guard and cattle drover’s dog

Coat: Coarse, short coat

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Characteristics Of The Rottweiler

Characteristics Of The Rottweiler

By Racheal Stacknick

The Rottweiler

Origin: Rottweil Germany

Colors: Black with clearly defined tan or mahogany markings

Bred for: Guard and cattle drover’s dog

Coat: Coarse, short coat

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Worried About Which Breed of Dog is Best for Your Family? Find Some Answers Here

Worried About Which Breed of Dog is Best for Your Family? Find Some Answers Here

By Niall Kennedy

Ask ten experts how many breeds of dogs exist and you will get ten different answers. However, many estimate there are more than 300 breeds of dogs. Each is valued by someone or by a group of people. In fact, they exist because they were bred to have characteristics that make them well suited for specific tasks. Over thousands of years, dogs were bred to meet a variety of human needs.

Chihuahuas, Pekinese and Shih-Tzus are generally known as toy breeds - very small types of dogs, often weighing less than ten pounds. The dogs were bred to be mainly companions rather than perform physical labor. These dogs were the basis of the phrase “lap” dogs as they were easily held in their owners’ laps.

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Basic Facts About The Rottweiler

Basic Facts About The Rottweiler

by Kathryn O’Neill

Looking for some quick Rottweiler dog facts? Here’s a quick rundown of basics facts about Rottweilers.

Vital Stats:

Colour: Black with distinctive tan markings over cheeks, muzzle, chest and legs as well as over both eyes

Coat: straight, coarse and of medium length. Rottweilers are double coated and tend to ‘blow out’ their undercoats twice a year.

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Rottweiler Complete Profile

Rottweiler Complete Profile

by Dooziedog.com
Rottweiler

Key Facts:

Size: Large
Height: 58.5 - 68.5 cm (23 - 27 inches)
Weight: About 50 kg (110 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Simple
Exercise: Medium - demanding
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Courageous & trainable
Country of Origin: Germany
AKC Group: Working

Physical Characteristics:

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