What kind of dog is a Rottweiler?
The large, loyal Rottweiler is a calm, confident, and courageous guardian dog and companion. The robust, working breed, once called a Butcher’s Dog, carries himself with self-assured aloofness.
Where can I find the best German Rottweiler bloodlines?
We breed to the very best German Rottweiler bloodlines available in the world. Our German Rottweiler pedigrees are loaded with International and World Champion Rottweilers. Our Rottweilers are AKC registered and DNA certified. View our Rottweilers at www.DKVRottweilers.com.
How to get a miniature Rottweiler?
The genetic diversity assures are better quality dogs with better health and this seems to be the smartest method to get a miniature Rottweiler. The most common mixed breeding to create a miniature Rottweiler is mixing Rottweilers with miniature Pinchers.
What is the average lifespan of a Rottweiler?
As a working breed, they are happiest when they have a job. A Rottweiler will usually stand between 23 and 28 inches tall at the shoulder and weight between 75 and 130 pounds. This dog breed generally lives 8 to 11 years. The Rottweiler’s name comes from their history working as cattle dogs in the town of Rottweil.
The Rottweiler is one of the oldest of herding breeds. [better source needed] One author supposes that it has a history possibly dating back to the Roman Empire, the Rottweiler may be a descendant of ancient Roman drover dogs; a mastiff-type dog that was a dependable, rugged dog with great intelligence and guarding instincts.
Which is the first Rottweiler club in Germany?
The Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub (DRK, German Rottweiler Club), the first Rottweiler club in Germany, was founded on 13 January 1914, and followed by the creation of the Süddeutscher Rottweiler-Klub (SDRK, South German Rottweiler Club) on 27 April 1915 and eventually became the IRK (International Rottweiler Club).
Are your Rottweilers AKC registered and DNA certified?
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What was the role of the Rottweiler in WW1?
The buildup to World War I saw a great demand for police dogs, which led to a revival of interest in the Rottweiler. During the First and Second World Wars, Rottweilers saw service in various roles, including as messenger, ambulance, draught, and guard dogs.