American Rottweilers Make Great Guard Dogs
Most people do not realize that there are two types of Rottweilers. This is because there is very little difference between the two. The two types of Rottweilers are the American Rottweiler and the German Rottweiler. The German Rottweiler is shorter, stockier and more muscular than the American Rottweiler.
These dogs are happiest when performing a task. They often do not realize their strength and can be referred to as gentle bears. The American Rottweiler is a highly intelligent dog with a fun sense of humor. The male is quite large and range between eighty-five and one hundred thirty-five pounds. The female ranges between sixty and one hundred pounds.
The American Rottweiler is very protective of its owner and their possessions so make very good guard dogs. They have a great sense of humor and are happiest when performing a task. These dogs are sometimes called gentle bears by their owners because of their loving personalities. The male American Rottweiler ranges between eighty-five and one hundred thirty-five pounds and the female between sixty and one hundred pounds.
The American Rottweiler is becoming known as an excellent therapy dog and is becoming very well known with the physically challenged. He is a very intelligent dog and a hard working dog. He aims to please and is happiest when performing a task. However, these dogs can be stubborn and need to be trained and socialized at a very early age.
If obedience training does not occur at an early age the American Rottweiler can become a bully and will have other undesirable behavioral problems. These dogs excel in sports such as herding, carting, flyball and agility. The American Rottweiler is a relatively healthy dog breed. He tends towards hip dysplasia, as do other large dog breeds and he in the last few decades has a tendency toward cancer. If any moles or lumps should suddenly appear on his body it is imperative that you take him to the vet and have it checked out thoroughly.
Reputable American Rottweiler breeders should not be difficult to locate. They can normally be found on the Internet, through recommendations from other Rottweiler owners, through your veterinarian and from the American Kennel Club. These breeders should be socializing their puppies with their own families to get them customized to humans.
There are breeders who sell American Rottweilers and breeders who sell German Rottweilers. Doing your own research before you go Rottweiler shopping is a very good idea in order to find the dog you desire. If you do not research the breed before you shop there is about a ninety percent chance that you will be unhappy with your dog.
American Rottweilers make good pets and because of their size will make excellent guard dogs. Just be sure that obedience training is given in the first ten months of their life and your Rottweiler will become your giant bear
