He American rottweiler Descends from the Molossus, a dog similar to the mastiff. It is a race originated in the south of Germany, where the Romans created colonies composed by houses with roofs of red tile.
600 years later the city was named Das Rote Wil (the red roof in German), hence the origin of the name of the breed.
The Rottweilers were dogs Originally reared to guide livestock. Later they were used to pull the cars. And, with the passage of time they began to be used by the police.
The first Rottweiler arrived in the United States at the end of 1920 along with a German emigrant. It had its first litter in 1930, and the following year the first Rottweiler was registered in the American Kennel Club (AKC).
After World War II the race became popular, reaching its exponential maximum in the year 1990. Being at present, positioned in the rank 17 of 155 races registered in the AKC.
The American Rottweiler is characterized by being a strong, large dog, somewhat clumsy and uncoordinated in his body movements, but with a lot of intelligence.
Top Features of the American Rottweiler
Physically, the American Rottweiler can be described as a large dog. With a broad chest, and a body of muscular structure has a high degree of strength and physical endurance.
Phenotypically, it has dark brown eyes or almonds. It has short fur coat, hard, rough, thick and black. With mahogany-colored spots on the muzzle and, on the legs and legs.
Its head is wide, with a rounded front. It has triangular ears inclined forward.
The teeth have a scissor bite; His nose and lips are black, and the inside of his mouth is often dark. Also its tail is usually short because it is cut at birth.
In relation to its character it can be said that it is usually a quiet dog, but the traits of his personality will vary depending on his upbringing.
He usually has an attitude of alert to new situations and people, proving to be a watchdog by nature.
It is a dog loyal to its owners, friend and protector. This last trait also possesses innate form, being able to trigger in ferocious behaviors in the desire to protect his family or their owners.
In many cases Rottweilers are between the limit of the protection and the aggressiveness, reason why it is usually recommended to socialize them early. And, perform a daily exercise work to properly channel their energy.
At the same time, it is relatively easy to train them thanks to their level of intelligence. Through proper training, you can work on it and moderate your temperament. Resulting dogs playful, kind and loving with their families.
Characteristic personality
The behavior and personality of the Rottweiler will be closely related to the breeding mode it has received.
In general features, he usually has a calm, confident and courageous personality. This dog usually has a distant attitude towards people he does not know, adopting a position of observation and waiting.
It is not a dog that gets excited easily, but rather, tends to be somewhat clumsy and heavy. The Rottweiler is a dog with a high level of intelligence, being adaptable to different situations at home or work.
The protection towards his home and his family seem to be characteristic features that come with him from birth. However, some differences in race with respect to sex can be observed.
Males tend to be quieter and more vigilant, generally being on the alert for potential threats. While females, they are more affectionate being easier to control.
Both sexes are trainable. Although they possess an intelligence that characterizes them, they tend to be somewhat stubborn at first.
They are dogs that need a dominant leader, so it will also be important in their upbringing that their owner knows how to occupy that place. Devoting the necessary time to training and training the dog.
In this training will be indispensable to educate about limits, behaviors and, temperament, which is usually influenced by the inheritance. Being moldable through socialization and training.
Typical behavioral traits
The American Rottweiler is a dog with a basic disposition to obedience; Self-confident, docile, and predisposed to an innate state of alertness.
Usually a quiet dog, distant attitude to strangers. Intelligent and with great adaptability.
At the same time they are affectionate dogs with their owners , Particularly with children. Being your faithful protectors.
They seem not to be aware of their size, so it is expected to see them trying to climb into an armchair, try to get into small spaces, or climbing over their owners.
These dogs love to chew, so it is usually recommended to provide bones or toys so you can exercise your strong jaw that does not satisfy your need to bite with household items.
This breed often produces noises from the back of your throat, which is often misunderstood as a negative behavior, in the form of a grunt. But in reality they do so as an expression of contentment.
They do it by being petted, when they are happy, or as a way to communicate with their owners. This growl should not be confused with that which is accompanied by body language. Such as lifting your upper lip, tilting your ears back, or bristling your hair.
These are signs of fear or aggression in the dog. It is a normal and normal behavior in the Rottweiler of protection and guard dog. For it is a protective and territorial race by nature.
This usually presents some inconveniences with people unknown to him, because it can lead to an aggressive behavior in the eagerness to protect his family.
This is why early socialization is recommended so that the dog can distinguish between menacing people and those who are not.
Rottweilers are a race with a high level of sensitivity, at the same time that characteristics tending towards dominance may appear. However, they recognize and respect authority when their owner has managed to impose himself as leader, through proper training.
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