is Rottweiler a bad dog? What can you say about this breed of dog?

Answer 1

Although I never owned one, I can say, with the proper care, they can be wonderful pets. They need tons of love and structure, and a real big lap for them to crawl into everynight.

Answer 2

Rottweiler's are working dogs. They are very strong, Intelligent, Stubborn and Strong willed. They need a firm hand and a lot of training,socialization,exercise and mental stimulation to stop them from becoming aggressive and uncontrollable. That is why people usually suggest to get a dog like a golden for a first dog. because with rotty's if you make mistakes with there training (and obviously you would if you have never had a dog before) the dog will end up a walking disaster usually aggressive or uncontrollable. but with a golden they are more forgiving to the mistakes you might make while training them. but if you have done ALOT of Research on the breed and no what you are getting yourself into then why not? i no someone with 2 rottweiler's and they are loving loyal dogs. but the people had other breeds before them.. and i have also met a couple of people that brought one for there first dog and are now stuck with a dog that they cant control. Be smart. Really think about it. You will proberbly enjoy a more laid back dog if you have never had one before. Hope this helps :)

Answer 3

I have been involved in the vet business for about 12 years. I love Rotties. They are great, loyal dogs. Espically if you have a family. you can feel safe away knowing that you have one. Breeds like Rotties, Chows, Pits and Shar Pei's are great dogs. They just need a dominant owner. They require a firm hand (I do not mean hit them). Just more stern. make sure you do your research before buying any purebred. More people do not research the bred. They see a nice looking Rottie and deside to get one, which is why there are so many purebred rescues. Here is what I found:

Description
The Rottweiler has a massive, powerful body. Muscular and athletic, it has a broad head and rounded forehead. The muzzle is well-developed with a scissors bite. Its eyes are dark with an expression of goodwill and loyalty. The ears are triangular, carried forward, and its nose is wide and black. The lips are black and inside the mouth it is dark-colored. The tail is customarily docked. Often born with rear dewclaws, these are usually removed when the tail is docked. The coat is short, hard and thick. It is black with brown markings on the cheeks and muzzle, paws and legs. A red color with brown markings also exists. There is a deficiency in the hair gene making the coloring a lighter red. Rottweiler bitches often have large litters; 12 puppies are not uncommon.
German Rottweiler vs. American Rottweiler - some claim there are variations of Rotties, the German Rottweiler and the American Rottweiler. German Rotties are said to be shorter, stockier and have a bigger blockier head, and American Rotties are said to be taller and leggier without as blocky a head. Others claim a Rottweiler is a Rottweiler and there is no such thing as a German Rottie. Some who have stated this argument have said, "a German Rottweiler is one born in Germany and an American Rottweiler is born in America." In any case, there are breeders breeding for the German Rottweiler look, which goes outside the AKC standard, while others are breeding for the American Rottweiler look, sticking to, or closer to, the AKC standard.

Temperament
The Rottie is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. They have a reliable temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. These are strong fighters that seem immune to pain. Serious, steady and confident. Firm and careful training is essential for this breed, otherwise you may end up with a very powerful and overly aggressive dog. Yet they can, with proper handling, also be loyal, loving and very rewarding companions. They require owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. Because of their size, training should begin fairly young - while the dog is still small, and great care should be taken to ensure that the dog is not made vicious. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places. When the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained, it will be a good playmate for the children. It will accept cats and other household pets as long as the dog has had a positive experience with them while it was young. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk. The breed does well in competitive obedience, schutzhund, and tracking.
Health Problems
This breed is susceptible to ACL damage. Prone to hip dysplasia. Tends to snore and overeat. Also prone to entropion (narrowing of the slit between the eyelids).
Living Conditions
The Rottie will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will be sufficient.
Exercise
The Rottweiler needs plenty of exercise. You can't give these robust dogs too much work or exercise; they thrive on it. Running in the woods and in open country makes them very happy and they have no desire to wander from you. Swimming or running beside a bicycle are perfect activities for this dog and it also loves retrieving a ball.
Life Expectancy
About 10-12 years.
Grooming
The smooth, glossy coat is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.
Origin
The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herd dog. It was bred in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800's, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. Some of the Rottweilers talents include: tracking, herding, watchdogging, guarding, police work, carting, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.

Answer 4

They are very protective and great watchdogs. A Rottweiler can be a wonderful dog!
I was at a dog show once where there was a Rottweiler who was one of the top "therapy" dogs in the nation... he had all kinds of awards. They said when he spent time during the day with terminally ill patients he actually would become depressed for the rest of the day. This change was apparent in him because he didn't exhibit any of this sadness on days he was around people who were not terminally ill.
Same with rescue dogs, many of them would not want to go back in the rubble of 9/11 because all they were locating were bodies and no survivors.
The guys that handled these dogs actually had to use their men to pretend to be caught in the rubble just so the dogs would snap out of their depression and think they were rescuing a survivor.

Answer 5

there is no such thing as a "bad" dog. dogs operate on instinct not morals. there is, however, such thing as a bad owner and a bad trainer. rotties can be great,well-behaved dogs if trained with a firm hand. but if your lazy about the training, and dont give the dog what it requires or understand its nature, then you'll have a loud, troublesome and potentially dangerous dog on your hands--and all your neighbors will hate you and the dog. people shouldnt own a breed like this if theyre not willing to put some effort into the training and upkeep. they'd be better off to get a docile lab or a tiny mini chihuahua.

Answer 6

FIRSTLY sympathy to shaqle2001 for the loss you have had with your dog passing away :(

I love Rotties .. I have never owned one but the ones i have had the pleasure of *meeting* have been just like big cuddly teddy bears....

because they are a big muscular dog they do require a lot of training ( as others have said ) mainly to help control .

ANY dog can be dangerous ... just because they are a bigger dog doesn't mean they are MORE dangerous than a smaller breed ( infact the only dog that ever bit me was a tiny yappy terrior lol )

Answer 7

I have owned them and pits. I do have to say that it does have alot to do with the owner. But you have to also look at the different personalities that dogs have. My Rot. had to have alot of attention and didn't like bicycles. If he ever got in a fight when dogs came in our yard I couldn't get them apart unless I had a water hose turned on them. They are aggressive toward other dogs extremely and cats. They are so powerful so you have to keep them in a fenced in yard. Dominant creatures. Loyal usually to 1 person but likes everybody unless someone ever teases them. Just like with any large breed you have to make sure they are cared for and loved as a puppy. Being a responsible pet owner means making sure a large possibly dangerous dog can't get to the neighborhood. You'll love this breed. Just take caution and be responsible and you'll have a great pet.

Answer 8

I believe there no bad breeds it is all in how they are raised. You need to keep in mind what the dogs are breed for.Rottweilers don't like change they like a small family. They tend to bond with one family member and watch over the rest. I had two rotts the first one was beaten alot as a pup so we had issues to over come but because of time and love he bonded well with me. But any time we changed any thing we had to adjust. Were as my female she loved everything and everybody.So the breed itself is not bad.Just watch who you get one from if there dog are aggressive find a different breeder.

Answer 9

there is no such thing as a bad dog its is always and only the owner or the up bringing of a dog the rottweiler is a lovable kind loyal and protective dog that will always look after you.

Answer 10

Rottweiler are normal dogs people have given them a bad rap
cause they are always associated with gangs.

Answer 11

we've had 3 rotts in the 90's and they were good dogs. They definitely need to be trained for easy handling just like any other breed big or small. In fact, our rotts are submissive to our shih tzu. She tends to boss them around and being the baby of the house, the rotts know they mustn't mess with her.