There is seldom a truly vicious Rottweiler (or any dog for that matter), though there are some that are overly aggressive and territorial. In most cases this overaggressive attitude can be attributed to poor breeding, improper or poor socialization, and/or mishandling/abuse. The typical and desired temperament is a calm, courageous, and confident manner. They are inherently aloof with strangers and have a reserved attitude in new situations.

A properly bred, socialized and trained Rottweiler is not inherently vicious. The rapid rise in popularity of the breed has attracted many irresponsible breeders who are only interested in making a profit, and don't care what damage is done to the breed in the process.

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A vicious dog is a dog that inflicts unprovoked bites or attacks on human beings or other animals or acts without provocation towards any person in a terrorizing or menacing manner.

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The Rottweiler is, ideally, a medium-large to large dog. The size for a male is 24-27inches tall at the shoulders and weight between 95-110 pounds. Females should be 22-25 inches tall and 75-100 pounds. The ideal size being the mid-range for both sexes.

The amount of food a Rottweiler eats will depend on age, activity level, if nursing or pregnant etc. It also will depend on the quality of food being fed. A better quality food (whether feeding a raw diet or kibble) may cost more initially but you won't have to feed as much as a lesser quality food to keep the dog at an ideal weight. Food amount can vary from 7-8 cups of dry kibble for a large active male in his most rapidly growing stage to as little as l cup of kibble for a mature female.

If you or a family member has been threatened by an aggressive dog you should call the shelter and ask that an Animal Control Officer be sent to take an report and advise you on the procedure for taking the dog owner to court on a dangerous dog complaint. The officer will either apprehend the dog or advise the dog owner of the penalties that he may be subject to.

A dog is considered vicious if it is determined to have bitten twice. He must then be destroyed. The law also provides for kennel requirements for certain vicious breeds of dogs.

In the 1950s, GSDs became the most popular dog in the AKC registry. As a result, many breedings were made without regard to pedigree history and inbreeding caused many personality problems. Reputable breeders will usually not allow inbreeding at least 3 generations back in the puppy's pedigree. Inbreeding and linebreeding can be beneficial in a breeding program if a breeder practices them carefully.

Yes on conditions. We will NOT attempt to handle a vicious brute so these pets will remain kennelled at all times. Our kennels are designed so that we do not have to be in the same section as your unsociable pooch whilst we attend to cleaning and feeding. This can be done with absolute safety to all concerned. You will naturally be required to escort you pet to and from the kennels – and please use a muzzle for every ones safety!

Yes, among the uninformed. Many "big brown dogs" are wrongly called "boerboels"; thus, much undeserved criticism falls upon the "good guys". Furthermore, many such "boerboels" have been interbred with breeds with different temperaments, which can introduce different behaviour characteristics.

No, German bred Rottweilers aren't any larger than Rottweilers bred in other countries. Though there are exceptions, where some dogs grow to be extra large, it is considered an undesirable trait in all Rottweiler Breed Standards. As the Rottweiler is a working breed, if the dog is too large it will be incapable of performing the duties required of it.

Rottweilers can get along very well with children and animals as long as they are properly socialized, or better yet, raised, with them. Proper socialization and training is the BIG KEY. One thing that can never be stressed enough is that children and dogs (no matter what the breed) should never be left unsupervised.

Yes, Rottweilers are born with tails. Very rarely, a pup is born with no tail or a short one. Pups born with short tails usually still need to be docked as the tail is too long by breed standards. However, in some countries, especially several countries in Europe, including Germany, it is illegal to dock tails. If a Rottweiler's tail is docked they are disqualified from showing/breeding.

Rottweilers never have their ears cropped unless it's for some medical reason. A Rottweiler always wears its ears naturally. If a Rottweiler's ears are situated and carried properly on its head, the ears will make a Rottweiler's skull appear broader, especially when he is alert.

Exercise requirements will vary with each individual dog. Age, sex and temperament will decide the amount of exercise needed. As a larger, intelligent dog that was bred to work, regular and organized exercise is important for the dog's mental as well as physical health.

Rottweilers are very intelligent dogs and with the correct type of training (no rough/physical handling), do very well. As with most animals and people, much depends on the individual dog. One may learn something faster than another may and no two dogs can be trained in exactly the same manner. Rottweilers are known to be highly trainable and willing to please. If you wish to go to higher levels of training, look for pups whose bloodlines have several generations of dogs with working titles.

Because of the Rottweiler's hard, short coat, grooming is fairly simple. Daily or twice weekly sessions are a good idea to remove dirt and dead hair from the coat to keep it looking healthy. All that is generally needed is a curry comb or metal dog comb and a brush. They do require more frequent grooming while they are going through their shedding periods, twice a year. An occasional bath using a gentle dog (not human) shampoo could be thrown in for good measure.

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