Don't Turn Your Back (Rottweiler)

Member Name: busybee1310

Product:	Rottweiler
Date:	29/03/01 (163 review reads)
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Advantages: You feel safe with a Rottie

Disadvantages: Feeding

Rottweilers were probably developed from Roman Cattle Dogs. He was then used as a draught animal in the late 19th Century and became known as the Rottweil Butcher's Dog, named after the German town.

They are powerful and compact dogs of above average height, the tail is usually docked, although it is common to see them with long tails. They are black with tan markings.

They need careful handling. They are very intelligent dogs and need firm and sensible disciplining from puppyhood.

I think that they are one of the most misunderstood breeds of dog, having been branded Devil Dogs. They are extremely loyal animals and are good with children. Obviously you shouldn't leave them with children unattended, nor should you leave any breed of dog with children unattended.

When I first met my husband he had a Rottie bitch called Tiny.

Needless to say she took exception to me, sseing me as a rival for her masters attention.

Whilst my husband was on Night Duty at the local factory, he used to leave her at the bottom of the stairs to guard my daughter and myself from intruders. Huh!! She guarded alright, she would let my daughter go past her with a wag of her stump, but when I tried, no chance. So I had to wait for my husband to come home and put her out.

She also snored so badly I didn't get a wink of sleep. Bless her!

The worst thing of all was when I was with her on my own, if I turned my back she would bite my bottom, try explaining that to your husband who is on nights, and when he was about she would be all licks and affection.

She lived to a grand old age of 14 which is very good for Rotties. In her later years we became good friends, she had bags of character, and would have protected us with her life, we still miss her today.

My advice to any would be Rottie owners, do visit a reputable breeder and see the parents of your pup and go to obedience classes with him.
r>Treat him with a lot of love and respect and you will be rewarded 10 fold.