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| Common Name: Most widely used name for this species | Rottweiler |
| Origin: The area where the animal first came from | Germany |
| Size: How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is | 68cm (27in) |
| Weight: The measurement of how heavy the animal is | 49kg (110lbs) |
| Lifespan: How long the animal lives for | 9 years |
| Group: The domestic group such as cat or dog | Mastiff |
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Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a steady dog with a self-assured nature, but early socialization and exposure to as many new people, animals, and situations as possible is very important in developing these qualities. The Rottweiler also has a natural tendency to assert dominance if not properly trained.The Rottweilers large size and strength make this an important point to consider, an untrained, poorly trained, or abused Rottweiler can learn to be extremely aggressive and destructive and, if allowed to run at large, can pose a significant physical threat to humans or other animals.
They can be strong-willed and should be trained in a firm and consistent manner. The owner must be perceived by the dog as the leader. If the owner fails to achieve this status the Rottweiler will readily take on the role. Aggression in Rottweilers is associated with poor breeding, poor handling, lack of socialization, natural guarding tendencies, and especially abuse.
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First Published: 11th November 2008, Last Updated: 10th September 2018
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