Rotties!

Rottweilers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "Pronunciation: ROTT-why-ler."

#2. "The Rottweiler has a muscular, massive, powerful body."

#3. "The head is broad with a rounded forehead."

#4. "The teeth meet in a scissors bite."

#5. "The wide nose is black."

#6. "The lips are black and inside the mouth dark."

#7. "The medium sized eyes are dark and almond-shaped. Some Rottweilers have been known to have blue eyes or one blue and one brown eye. This trait is not recognized in the show world and does not meet the breeds written standard."

#8. "The ears are triangular, carried forward."

#9. "The tail is customarily docked."

#10. "The chest is broad and deep."

#11. "The coat is short, hard and thick. It is black with rust to mahogany markings on the cheeks and muzzle, paws and legs. A red color with brown markings also exists. There is a deficiency in the hair gene making the coloring a lighter red."

#12. "German Rottweiler vs. American Rottweiler - some claim there are variations of Rotties, the German Rottweiler and the American Rottweiler. German Rotties are said to be shorter, stockier and have a bigger blockier head, and American Rotties are said to be taller and leggier without as blocky a head. Others claim a Rottweiler is a Rottweiler and there is no such thing as a German Rottie. Some who have stated this argument have said, "a German Rottweiler is one born in Germany and an American Rottweiler is born in America." In any case, there are breeders breeding for the German Rottweiler look, which goes outside the AKC standard, while others are breeding for the American Rottweiler look, sticking to, or closer to, the AKC standard."

#13. "The Rottie is powerful, calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family."

#14. "Loyal and protective, they will defend their family fiercely if needed, seemingly immune to pain."

#15. "Serious, even-tempered, brave, confident and courageous, this breed needs an owner who is strong minded, calm, but firm and able to handle their massive size."

#16. "A docile, natural guard dog with a laid-back, reliable temperament."

#17. "They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries and can be trained for competitive obedience."

#18. "Because of their size, training should begin when the dog is a small puppy."

#19. "This breed needs a lot of leadership and socialization."

#20. "They will not be happy confined to a kennel or backyard."

#21. "The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success."

#22. "When the Rottweiler receives consistent leadership and is trained, it will be a good playmate for the children."

#23. "It will accept cats, other dogs, and other household pets, as long as the dog has been socialized well and have owners who assert their authority over the dog."

#24. "Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers to whom the dog senses bad intentions from can get no further than the sidewalk."

#25. "Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69 cm.)

Bitches 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.)"

#26. "Weight: Dogs 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg.)

Bitches 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg.)"

#27. "This breed is susceptible to ACL damage. Prone to hip dysplasia. Also prone to entropion (narrowing of the slit between the eyelids). Tends to snore. Can overeat easily."

#28. "The Rottie will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will be sufficient."

#29. "The Rottweiler needs plenty of exercise. You can't give these robust dogs too much work or exercise; they thrive on it. They need to be taken on a daily walk or jog. Running in the woods and in open country makes them very happy and they have no desire to wander from you. Swimming or running beside a bicycle are perfect activities for this dog and it also loves retrieving a ball."

#30. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."

#31. "Litter Size: Large litters, often can have 10 - 12 puppies."

#32. "The smooth, glossy coat is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder."

#33. "The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff, which accompanied the herds that the Romans brought with them when they invaded Europe. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herder, as a guard, messenger dog, draught dog, and for police work. It was bred in the German town of Rottweiler in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. In Germany on January 13th 1907, the DRK (Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub (German Rottweiler Club) was established. Shortly after on April 27, 1907, the SDRK - Süddeutscher Rottweiler-Klub (South German Rottweiler Club) was formed, which later became the IRK (International Rottweiler Club). The Rottweiler standard was then set. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1931. Some of the Rottweiler's talents include: tracking, herding, watchdog, guarding, search and rescue, guide dogs for the blind, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rottweiler.htm

Pic of dog standing up from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rottweiler.htm

Pics of puppies from: http://www.best-dog-photos.com/Rottweiler.html