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RottweilersRottweilers that are bred and raised properly are actually wonderful, loving family pets. The Rottweilers is trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog with a self-assured aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. Rottweilers have an inherent desire to protect home and family, and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work, making Rottweilers especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all-purpose dog. The behavior of the Rottweiler in the show ring should be controlled, willing and adaptable, trained to submit to examination of mouth, testicles, etc. A Rottweiler that in the opinion of the judge menaces or threatens him/her, or exhibits any sign that it may not be safely approached or examined by the judge in the normal manner, shall be excused from the ring. Firm and careful training is essential for Rottweilers, otherwise you may end up with a very powerful and overly aggressive dog. Yet they can, with proper handling, also be loyal, loving and very rewarding companions. They require owners who can handle their massive size. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. When the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained, it will be a good playmate for the children. The Rottweiler will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will be sufficient. Rottweilers where bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the Rottweiler began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. Stumble It! • Submit To Netscape • del.icio.us • Y! MyWeb |
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