Family:livestock dog, sheepdog, mastiff (draft/cattle) Original function:cattle drover, guardian, draft Average size of male:Ht: 24-27, Wt: 85-135 Average size of female:Ht: 22-25, Wt: 80-100 Rottweiler Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Confident, bold, alert and imposing, the Rottweiler is a popular choice for his ability to protect. As befitting his self-assured nature, he tends to be headstrong and stubborn and is often domineering. He can be reserved, often wary, toward strangers. He may be overly protective if he perceives that his family is being threatened, and he may also attempt to "herd" children. This is a powerful breed that needs socialization, consistent training and daily exercise to be the best he can be , a loyal family member and guardian. The Rottweiler needs daily physical and mental activity, either in the form of long walks or jogs, or a vigorous game in a safe area, as well as obedience lessons. He enjoys cold weather and may become overheated in hot weather.

He needs to spend significant time inside with his human family, however, so that proper bonding can occur. Coat care is minimal, consisting only of occasional brushing to remove dead hair. Major concerns: CHD, elbow dysplasia, SAS, osteosarcoma, gastric torsion Minor concerns: OCD, entropion, ectropion, vWD, panosteitis Occasionally seen: PRA, cataract, epilepsy Life span: 8-11 years Dogs Related to the Rottweiler Interested in the history of the Rottweiler dog breed? The Rottweiler's ancestors were probably Roman drover dogs, responsible for driving and guarding herds of cattle as they accompanied Roman troops on long marches. At least one of these marches led to southern Germany, where some of the people and their dogs settled. Throughout the succeeding centuries, the dogs continued to play a vital role as cattle drovers around what was to become the town of Rottweil (which is derived from red tile, denoting the red-tile roof of the Roman baths that had been unearthed there in the eighth century).

Rottweil prospered and became a center of cattle commerce. Their dogs drove and guarded cattle, guarded the money earned by the cattle sales and served as draft animals. So evolved the Rottweiler metzgerhund ("butcher dog"), an integral component in the town's industry until the mid-19th century. At that time, cattle driving was outlawed, and dog carting was replaced by donkey carts and railroads. With little need for this once vital breed, the Rottweiler fell into such decline that he was nearly lost. With the realization that the breed was teetering near extinction, dog fanciers formed a club in 1901 and set about to revive him. Even though the 1901 club was short-lived, it did formulate a breed standard. Two subsequent clubs were formed in 1907, one of which promoted the breed as a police dog. The two clubs merged in 1921. The breed continued to grow, and by the 1930s he was competing in AKC competitions. The Rottweiler has recovered from his brush with extinction to become the second-most popular breed in America.

Shelters with Rottweiler Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Rottweilers ready for adoption:Von Pennington Rottweilers added 4 new photos.Little Atlas is one determined pup! Held his own against 2 other pups much older than himself, and walked away victorious! Von Pennington Rottweilers added 6 new photos."Bronco" is getting big! Moen Faucet Part DealersHe's very smart, very loving, extremely inquisitive, and ALMOST ready for his new home! Airedale Pups For Sale In MichiganBronco has started house training, and will start obedience training soon! Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale In Chico CaAKC papers and DNA test kits have been ordered! Bronco is still avalable, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Von Pennington RottweilersAtlas and Bronco discovering the treadmill! They performed phenomenally for their very first encounter! Posted by Von Pennington Rottweilers added 13 new photos to the album: Produced.Von Pennington Rottweilers added 10 new photos.'Fraulein Crisis Von Pennington' and 'Pennington's King Vom Bonzi Star' (son of International Champion Indio Vom Bonzi Star) are available as a breeding pair to a qualified home. "Crisis" comes from a long line of very fertile bitches, and produces large litters. "King" is son of international champion Indio Vom Bonzi Star, and has phenomenal drive! These two have produced 2 litters together, and all pups are absolutely gorgeous. Both are AKC registered, DNA tested, current on all vaccines (with proof) as well as heartworm prevention. Available only as a pair, and price is $2000. All paperwork will be included. Call with serious inquiries or questions. 9857187069 Located in Slidell, La Von Pennington Rottweilers added 10 new photos to the album: Pennington's King Vom Bonzi Star.Von Pennington Rottweilers added 2 new photos.

Beautiful Bronco is still available! He's extremely outgoing and playful, loves babies already! His info can be found on his previous post below.Von Pennington Rottweilers added 2 new photos.Bronco is also available! He will be available with the option to breed/show. This mild mannered lover is catching up to big brother Atlas quickly! He looks just like his daddy Bronco's pet price is $700 which will include Limited registration and a neuter contrct. Bronco also has potential to be a breeder/show, in which his price is $1100 and includes full registration. Deposits for all puppies are $200 and is NON REFUNDABLE. Deposit will hold your puppy until he/she is ...ready to leave our family and join yours (between 8-12 weeks of age) At Von Pennington Rottweilers, our dogs are all DNA tested to asure quality and proper papering. Your puppy will come to you AKC registered, (either Full or Limited) DNA tested and certified, Health guaranteed, age appropriately dewormed, with a minimum of (2) puppy vaccines, natural tails, with dew claws removed by a licensed vet.

Our puppies are also started on house training as well as basic obedience training and socialization which gives them a jump start when joining their new family! Bronco will be 8 weeks on the 25th. We can hold any pup until his/her family is ready to welcome them home. We also offer training past 8-9 weeks, for a weekly fee. Our big boy Atlas is available to the perfect family! This butterball of a pup weighs just over 5 lbs at only 3.5 weeks old. He will be placed strictly to a pet home. He will come with Limited registration, and neuter will be mandatory. He will be age appropriately vaccinated and vetted. Atlas is available for $550. Deposit will hold your puppy until he/she is ready to leave our family and join yours (between 8-12 weeks... of age) At Von Pennington Rottweilers, our dogs are all DNA tested to asure quality and proper papering. Atlas will be 8 weeks on the 25th. Von Pennington Rottweilers added 13 new photos to the album: FRAULEIN CRISIS VON PENNINGTON.Von Pennington Rottweilers added 9 new photos to the album: SIR ADIKUS VON PENNINGTON.

Atlas and little Bronco enjoyed their first solid meal! Food seems to be Atlas' weakspot... He fell asleep in the bowl! Baby Boy "B" also needs a temp name. He's cool, calm, and collected. Very sweet and looks just like his Daddy... Looking forward to hearing everyone's suggestions!We need a temporary name for this guy! He is large, and in charge! Any and all suggestions are welcome. Von Pennington RottweilersOnly 114 likes to go and another lucky Rottie fan will receive a totally free DNA test kit! Also, keep your eyes peeled for new pics of our baby boys tomorrow!Von Pennington RottweilersSurrogate Time!! Crisis only had 2 pups of her own... However, a friend has a small rescue dog who whelped ELEVEN pups meerly a week before! We've taken 3 of her pups and given them to Crisis! She's doing phenomenally well caring for her 2 pups, as well as her 3 adoptive ones! Von Pennington Rottweilers added 2 new photos. Because Big Brothers make the BEST pillows Von Pennington RottweilersEven the kids get involved 'round here!