Rottweiler is a dog of strong build. It can not be called big or small. This is the perfect watchman, bodyguard, service dog. The given breed was appreciated by military men and the police, therefore it is often possible to meet the Rottweiler as a service dog.
This breed is one of the oldest in the world. The origin of the Rottweiler originates from the expanses of the Roman Empire. The ancestors of this dog helped the shepherds to drive the cattle to considerable distances. The appearance of Rottweilers in Europe is due to Roman legionaries, who through the Alps and brought this breed to the expanses of Germany. Here, naturally, the dog mingled with other breeds, forming the Rottweiler known today. The Rottweiler dog bears the name of the German city, and for a long time was called the "rottweil dog of butchers". And all because brewers and butchers fell in love with this breed for their excellent security skills, which helped fight the thieves.
Characteristics of Rottweilers
It is an energetic, mobile breed, preferring open spaces. Strong musculature, strong legs make the dog an excellent fighter. Distinctive features Rottweilers: endurance, fearlessness, vigilance, compliance to training.
Choosing a dog, often people are wondering how many live Rottweilers. Different sources, in which there is a description of Rottweilers, give different figures, but on average this is 8-14 years. Of course, there are exceptions. Life expectancy is affected by the care of the dog and its nutrition.
Rottweiler care and maintenance
The Rottweiler breed is not suitable for apartment maintenance. Such a dog will have too little space. The pet is not whimsical in care. He has a short coat, and therefore comb it can be no more than once a week. When keeping a dog on the street, it molts twice a year, but if you keep a pet in the apartment, the moult will be permanent.
It is recommended to do a pet massage. This is done with a brush for combing. Massage increases the tone of the dog's muscles.
Do not leave the ears of an animal unattended. Clean them at least once a week. After walking, check your ears for repyahs, ticks and other foreign objects. Cleaning is done with cotton swabs soaked in hydrogen peroxide.
Rottweiler needs care and behind the eyes. Discharges are also eliminated with a cotton swab or a soft gauze dipped in a weak solution of manganese or a decoction of chamomile.
Pay attention to the teeth of the dog. To remove tartar, you can use 2 methods:
- give the dog a sinewy or plastic bone;
- brush your teeth once a week.
Diseases
Carefully monitor the health of the dog, because Rottweilers are subject to a number of diseases:
- diabetes mellitus (even a healthy dog should never be given a sweet tooth);
- bloating. Dangerous for the life of a dog. It is connected with air filling of the stomach of the animal;
- osteochondrosis;
- retinal dysplasia is a congenital disease;
- dysplasia of the hip joint leads to lameness and pain;
- osteosarcoma is one of the types of cancer;
- progressive retinal atrophy appears in older dogs, can lead to blindness;
- cataract.
What to feed the Rottweiler?
Rottweiler nutrition should be balanced and for the most part contain cooked beef. The dog is fed 2-3 times a day in small portions. You can give chicken meat, but not claws! Fish are allowed, no more than a couple of times a week. You can add food to natural foods. Buckwheat, rice, corn and oatmeal will be useful. Do not give a pearl barley. Not allowed any vegetables and fruits, sweets and legumes. Tubular bones are taboo number one.