Ticks - A Very Serious Threat To Your Dogs Health By BJones Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and Read more...
How To Buy The Dog That Is Right For You By Jack Prime Owning a dog or puppy gives pleasure to millions of people, however the choice of which breed of dog to purchase deserves more thought that it typically receives.Owning a dog or puppy is a Read more...
How To Care For Your Puppy By Gary Johnson A Puppy StoryMy grandmother had the sweetest little white dog when I was growing up. He was half-poodle, half-maltese, and I loved him dearly. But no matter how much I cared for that dog, he was Read more...
Designer Dog Clothes, Jewelry And Gourmet Food: Is Your Dog Is Spoiled Or Part Of The Family? By Paul J Easton I was dodging raindrops and puddles as I walked the short distance to my office. As I was passing a local house, I saw an elderly woman standing near the entrance holding an umbrella over her little Read more...
Overcoming Dog Separation Anxiety By Emillie Loh Many dogs have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs exhibits behavior problems when they’re being left alone at home. This often leads to excessive barking, whining, chewing, house soiling Read more...
Rottweillers : A Guide To The Breed By Steve Batchelor While the true history of the Rottweiller is a little unclear it is thought that it is an ancient breed whose history stretches back to the Roman Empire. In those times the ancestors of the Rottweiller were used by the Roman Legions to herd and drive their cattle across the Alps. It is probable that early Rottweillers are connected to the Greater Swiss Mountain and Entelbuchers which also have Roman connections.
One route travelled by the Romans was thorough Wurttemberg, Germany and on to the small market town of Rottweil which became an important cattle area and was where these dogs were crossed with local sheepdogs to create the ‘Rottweiller Metzgerhund’ or the Rottweil Butcher’s Dog. These Rottweillers were used by Butchers to guard their livestock.
By the end of the 19th century the breed had declined a great deal due to the outlawing of cattle driving in Germany and in 1900 there was only one female Rottweiller in the town of Rottweil. The beginning of the First World War in 1914 saw the return to favour of the breed as there was a great demand for them as police dogs. During this period they proved their great physical and mental abilities.
After this period the Rottweiller breed became popular with dogs owners and they entered the United States in the 1930’s and were accepted in their kennel club in 1935 and into the British kennel club and exhibited at Crufts the following year. In 1966 a separate register was opened for the breed.
The Rottweiller is an intelligent but also very dominant, it is a must for any owner to encourage socialisation and provide firm and consistent training at a young age by a calm handler. They grow to become very loyal to their handlers and people they are familiar with and will defend them to the end. The breed is very sensitive to the human voice so this can be used to some advantage when praising the dog.
When choosing a puppy, owners should be careful as temperaments can vary, some will be independent and aloof and therefore less friendly while others are outgoing and friendly with everyone. Remember that this breed can be aggressive so are unsuitable for the timid owner. The breed is not really a barker; the male is generally a silent watcher who notices everything, while the female can bark when protecting the den. An experience owner will know when the feels under threat but barking is usually as a result of annoyance rather than feeling under threat.
There have been examples in recent years where unscrupulous breeders have encouraged Rottweillers to become vicious and aggressive guard dogs, or have neglected to train the at all
Designer Dog Clothes, Jewelry And Gourmet Food: Is Your Dog Is Spoiled Or Part Of The Family? By Paul J Easton I was dodging raindrops and puddles as I walked the short distance to my office. As I was passing a local house, I saw an elderly woman standing near the entrance holding an umbrella over her little Read more...
Pet Insurance – A Good Idea! By Michael Challiner Ever thought about taking out insurance to guard against pet theft? It is probably something you think most people have never needed to worried about. But that is quickly starting to Read more...
