Rottweiler Dog
INTRODUCTION
Rottweiler Dogs are Loyal, Loving and Confident Guardian dogs. They are from the Working group. These dogs have tremendous strength because they are from working breed although they love to play but are always on full alert for the protection of their family. These dogs make excellent watchdogs. Rottweiler Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 9).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Steady, good-natured, calm, self-assured, alert, courageous, devoted, obedient, fearless, confident
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Individual
LOCATIONS : Mostly of the Europen countries
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Germany is Home to One of Oldest Rottweiler Clubs
2- Rottweilers Served as Rescue Dogs in New York after 9/11
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Rottweiler Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, mahogany, tan
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COAT TYPE
Two coats, Rottweilers have a short double coat that's straight and coarse
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LIFE SPAN
8 - 10 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 98 - 107cm (38.5 - 42in)
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TAIL
Even though many Rottweilers today are seen with virtually no tail, they are born with regular tails like most other dogs. The only reason why Rottweilers today are often associated with the no tail look is because of docking
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WEIGHT
Male: 50 - 60 kg
Female: 35 - 48 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
A female Rottweiler can become pregnant around 6 month of age but most common 9 months. They are not sexually mature until closer to 18 months. Therefore it is highly recommend not to breed a Rottweiler or any other dog until after their 2nd heat cycle
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: Once or twice a year
Gestation period: Average of 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Doberman Pinscher
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The formal history of the breed dates back to 1901, with the production of the first standard Rottweiler by the International Club
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ORIGIN
Germany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly and honest
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
