• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Rottweilers: This breed of dog is a large, strong and muscular with powerful jaws.
  • Temperament: They are often independent, domineering and difficult to manage
  • They are often considered unsuitable as a family pet 
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Rottweilers range from 80 - 135 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of ranges from 22 - 27 inches to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Rottweilers and Nicknames: Rottweil Metzgerhund ("Butchers Dog"). Rotty, Rottie and Rotties
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Rottweilers: The coat is normally xx and comes in a range of colors including xx medium length and coarse with black with tan or deep brown markings
• Fact 7 - Life of Rottweilers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Rottweilers is a Working dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Rottweilers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Rottweilers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Rottweilers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Elbow Dysplasia
  • - Entropion
  • - Gastric Torsion
  • - Epilepsy
• Fact 12 - Rottweilers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Herding animals
  • - Pulling carts
  • - Guarding properties
  • - Hunting
• Fact 13 - Breeding Rottweilers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Rottweilers
• Fact 16 - In 1997 Rottweilers were listed as the second most likely breed of dog named in fatal human attacks

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