Experience is needed from the dog owner from an early age to install obedience and to establish a mutually rewarding relationship, consequently a rottie is often the not most suitable pet for a first time owner. Rottweilers are incredibly loyal dogs that often do not react well to strangers or other dogs on their territory. They are an intelligent dog who respond well to interaction and to training and so therefore this need for strong training is required from an early age to ensure good behavioral traits.

Like many dogs, Rottweiler’s will misbehave if they are ignored and become bored so therefore it is important that you devote a lot of time to your dog especially at a young age. The advantages of doing this will be that the Rottweiler will be a great dog to own, a good family dog (if you teach your children to respect it and vice-versa) and someone who is self confident, loyal and who won’t eat you out of house and home.

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Rottweilers have strong bodies with highly developed senses, which includes excellent vision, a strong sense of smell and hearing. Although they are a strong breed, they are vulnerable to a variety of health conditions during their lifetime, including injuries and infections. Pet insurance is designed to provide cover for a Rottweiler’s medical needs, ensuring your Rottie has access to top quality medical care when they need it.

Whilst owning any pet can be expensive; with food and vets bills the costs can vary greatly, the companionship Rottweilers provide always outweighs the monetary concerns. Pet insurance can help to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with owing a Rottweiler, so if your Rottie requires treatment it will be their medical consideration you can place first. There are a good number of highly qualified vets in the UK that are able to provide excellent levels of care and it is prudent to register your dog with the local veterinary clinic to regularly monitor their health.

Dog insurance from a reputable company can offer peace of mind for dog owners. Some providers offer different levels of insurance to suit budgets helping to make unforeseen medical bills more affordable. Dog insurance is available from as little as £8.60 per month (for dogs up to the age of 9) and can include cover for vets fees, quarantine costs and travel overseas (for up to 1 month) as well as third party liability.

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If you train and socialise your Rottweiler properly it will be a much loved member of the family giving you much companionship and security.

Rottweilers are very loyal, devoted, warm and intelligent creatures.

As a general fact they are dogs that do not bark unnecessarily and they are proven to be good watch dogs and warn when something isn’t right.

When a Rottweiler is matured, fit and healthy, it is a very calm dog that will love nothing more than to sleep or chew on a bone.

However, there is a downside to Rottweilers. The life expectancy of a Rottweiler is 8-10 years and they do not mature until the age of 2 years old.

Rottweiler health is a concern as they do have a poor immune system, more so as puppies. Puppy Rottweilers should be vaccinated to help them develop proper immunity to fight against common viruses that the average Rottweiler faces in life.

They are also at risk of hip dysplasia, tearing cruciate ligaments and heart problems as well as cancer.

It is so important to give them lots of proper training and socialising when they are puppies. If you fail to do this they can become unconsciously dangerous as adult dogs.

They play hard and can easily injure someone inadvertently. They also herd young children and other animals, bump, or nip them while doing so without meaning harm.

Rottweiler puppies are generally mouthy and you must teach them that this is wrong – more so as then tend to have temper tantrums.

Ensure that your Rottweiler is exercised frequently and will need some form of work (obedience, agility, herding, etc). If they become bored or improperly housed they can be destructive.

Feeding your Rottweiler is so important as this can be the most common reason for illness. Rottweiler puppies require a lot of very good, quality food. Sometimes a young male Rottweiler can eat as much as 8 – 10 cups of high, quality food per day – that’s an impressive 2 – 2 1/2 lbs!

When shedding they leave black “mouse balls” everywhere.

If you would like to read more about owning a Rottweiler, please read some of these excellent, highly recommended books:

* Rottweilers for Dummies by: Richard G. Beauchamp
* Training Your Rottweiler by: Barbara McNinch
* Rottweiler by: Wilhelm Jonas
* The Everything Rottweiler Book by: Margaret Holowinski
* A New Owners Guide to Rottweilers by: Urs Ochsenbein
* Rottweiler by: Di McCann