In the days before railroads and motorways, the Rottweiler puppy grew into a dog that earned his living pulling carts laden with various food products around Germany. Because most of these foods were meat, the Rottie became known as the Butcher’s Dog.
Barrels of Guinness
Like a mini version of the Irish draught horses that used to pull barrels of Guinness from the famous Dublin Brewery to public houses all over the city these dogs became were familiar sights around Germany. Their tremendous strength and stamina made them ideally suited to their work. Rottweiler training began at an early age.
The Rottweiler puppy, renowned for his intelligence and power, has also traditionally demonstrated his ability in the fields of hunting and herding.
Great pets and companions
Regardless of whether you see German Rottweiler puppies for sale or whether they are being offered to you as free puppies, think about the fact that they grow into great pets and companion dogs.
But they are not really suitable for the over-60s or the under-five’s. Rottweilers are powerful dogs who – perhaps more than any other breed – need a very firm hand.
The idea of one of these big muscular dogs bouncing playfully into a toddler or a frail elderly woman is not one to contemplate
Obedience training and socialising
Nevertheless, they do enjoy company, seldom bark and are great watch dogs.
They have huge, heathy appetites and need plenty of exercise, but more important still the Rottweiler puppy needs constant obedience training and socialising if his energy is to be channeled in the right direction.
Today’s Rotties can be seen working very happily as guide dogs for the blind, assistance dogs for the disabled and guard dogs for police and Military.
On snowy days, the Rottie owner can have fun with his friend to work pulling a sleigh or chasing a ball around like dogs of many other breed.
Some words of warning
Breeders of Rottweilers warn that this dog is liable to eat you out of house and home. If that, plus the fact that he needs so much exercise is not enough to warn the uninitiated, it should also be remembered that this is a large, protective breed who should never be allowed to run loose, or be left to play unsupervised in a garden with children.
Undesirable traits
The Rottweiler can, by nature, demonstrate some very undesirable traits and these should be curbed very early in puppyhood. The signs to look out for include nerves, hypwe-activity and excitability.
Nobody wants a huge, powerful fully grown muscular dog hurtling at them at speed. Or play-biting. Even if it is all done in fun.
In responsible hands the Rottweiler puppy can grow up to be a wonderful dog. But he does need a firm hand right from the start.
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