The High Intelligence Of American Rottweilers

The American Rottweiler is a black dog with tan markings behind his eyes, cheeks, chest and muzzle. It has a medium length coat that is straight and coarse and has a double undercoat. These dogs are very possessive with their owners and their possessions and will make wonderful guard dogs. Their history goes back hundreds of years when they marched with the Romans over the Alps pulling their carts. These dogs are happiest when performing a task. They often do not realize their strength and can be referred to as gentle bears. The American Rottweiler is a highly intelligent dog with a fun sense of humor. The male is quite large and range between eighty-five and one hundred thirty-five pounds. The female ranges between sixty and one hundred pounds. The only difference between the American Rottweiler and the German Rottweiler is their size. The American Rottweiler is taller and thinner in the face and body while the German Rottweiler is shorter, stockier and more muscular.

The American Rottweiler is becoming known as an excellent therapy dog and is becoming very well known with the physically challenged. He is a very intelligent dog and a hard working dog. He aims to please and is happiest when performing a task. However, these dogs can be stubborn and need to be trained and socialized at a very early age.

If obedience training does not occur at an early age the American Rottweiler can become a bully and will have other undesirable behavioral problems. These dogs excel in sports such as herding, carting, flyball and agility. The American Rottweiler is a relatively healthy dog breed. He tends towards hip dysplasia, as do other large dog breeds and he in the last few decades has a tendency toward cancer. If any moles or lumps should suddenly appear on his body it is imperative that you take him to the vet and have it checked out thoroughly.

Finding a reputable American Rottweiler breeder should not be difficult. Many are on the Internet, many veterinarians will be able to steer you to a good breeder and the American Kennel Club will always be able to give you information on a reputable American Rottweiler breeder. The breeder will answer all of your questions and most likely will ask you the questions to make sure that you are ready for a Rottweiler. There are breeders who sell American Rottweilers and breeders who sell German Rottweilers. Doing your own research before you go Rottweiler shopping is a very good idea in order to find the dog you desire. If you do not research the breed before you shop there is about a ninety percent chance that you will be unhappy with your dog.

American Rottweilers make good pets and because of their size will make excellent guard dogs. Just be sure that obedience training is given in the first ten months of their life and your Rottweiler will become your giant bear.

Sharon Davies knows a few breeders of the American Rottweiler, and offers advice from a vast experience of breeding large dogs. Rottweilers are very intelligent dogs. Looking at the different Rottweiler types will give you ideas of how hard working these dogs are. Rottweiler information on the American Rottweiler is very plentiful on the Internet and in encyclopedias.