Q.  How are Rottweilers around other animals?

 

A.  Normally they are tolerant of other animals if introduced in a healthy manner.  Our Rottweilers are brought up around other animals so socialization is started early.  Many of their behavior will be worked on with obedience training and negative acts should never be encouraged, such as chasing.

 

Q.  How trustworthy are Rottweilers with children?

 

A.  A mutual understanding should be established early in the relationship between a new Rotrweiler puppy and all family members.  Discussing with children that play should be enjoyable, respectful, and kind without teasing there will be a reliable bond.  This is a large breed that becomes excited and animated quickly with children running and screaming, so adults should be aware during that time.

 

Q.  I have visitors on a regular basis with a busy household.  WIll a Rottweiler tolerate this well?

 

A.  It is imperative that socialization starts early with this breed.  With that started as a young pup they will habdle frequent visitors without a fuss or problems for the family.  With that being said, a puppy that has little to no socialization from the beginning will have to be handled differently by the family when guests are expected.  They will normally have to be put in a seperate room to avoid any unwanted situations, until they can be more socialized.  This is why our puppies start out around family members young and old and other animals, to start socialization of your pup early!

 

Q.  How much exercise does a Rottweiler require?

 

A.  This can be an active breed.  They will take as much activity as you can give them,  They enjoy walks and are dependable on a leash so plan to set aside atleast one or two walks a day.

 

Q.  Is my Rottweiler growling at me?

 

A.  Many times a Rottweiler will "talk" to people.  This will sounds much like a grumble and sometimes can be mistaken for growling.  This sounds will come deep from their throat when being petted or being loved on while relaxing.  This is compared to a cat purring and should not be confused with an act of aggression.  There is no gaurantee that your Rottweiler will even do this as it varies from dog to dog.  To know for sure what the body language of your Rott when they are making this noise.  If the lips are curled, body in a stiff stance, ears back, or hair raised on their back than they are NOT purring.