In the 1996 movie The Fan, starring Robert De Niro, a Rottweiler was finally portrayed accurately. This fictional Rottweiler loved to run on the beach, play with kids and was a big softie. Although the movie wasn’t about the Rottweiler, it is a good indication of the true nature of Rottweilers. Because of their strength, they are not recommended for the first time dog owner or for those of a timid disposition.

Rottweilers are incredibly eager to please and highly trainable. They are also very large, very boisterous and naturally like to question orders. There is not one mean bone in their bodies, unless they are taught to be mean or they are not given proper exercise and attention. Rottweilers left chained in a back yard will go crazy out of boredom and in trying to get someone’s attention. These are dogs that thrive indoors with people.

Today, when Rottweilers are abandoned, it’s usually die to their high-energy needs, or even their sheer size. They average over eighty pounds when full grown - that’s about ten to twenty pounds more than a German Shepherd.

Rottweiler dogs need to be busy and to have a purpose in life. They need to be part of the family or at least be inside where the action is. Although the coat thickness and length can differ greatly with each Rottweiler, most Rottweilers cannot handle being left outside in extreme cold or extreme hot weather. If you are cold, you can be assured that your Rottweiler is, too.

Rottweiler dogs go crazy when left all by themselves, such as when they are chained in someone’s back yard as a cheap security system. If they do not get proper exercise, they will find ways of burning up their considerable energy, including destroying your home. These are not dogs that can be left alone in your home while you are at work unless they are given fun activities to do while you are away and given long walks.

You need to be consistent and patient when training Rottweiler dogs. Start the training the moment you get one home - no matter how young the puppy is or how old the dog is. Old Rottweilers are just as capable of learning as eight week old puppies. The desire to please is so strong that they will try anything to get your approval. If you find yourself with a problem Rottweiler, get the help of a professional trainer. You both will need training.

Rottweiler dogs do deserve the reputation of being great guard dogs. They are wary of strangers, usually, and will be vocal about any strange being on your property. As they are gentle with their families, they are aggressive with any stranger they think is acting in a threatening manner. Some Rottweilers do not get on well with other dogs, but many will get along with all kinds of animals.

Rottweiler dogs tend to live to be ten to twelve years old with luck and good care. Hopefully, this Rottweiler information will assure you and your Rottweiler a long, happy relationship.

When you have made the decision that it is time to get a Rottweiler puppy you are encouraged to buy from a reputable Rottweiler breeder and avoid a pet store at all costs. There are so many things a young puppy needs to know before it can adjust to your home and a pet store offers nothing in the way of getting your puppy ready to go home with you.

A pet store is great for getting all kinds of supplies you may need for your pet but they should never sell living animals at a pet store and there are a lot of reasons why.

The different humane societies in the United States refer to places called puppy mills as the sources of puppies for pet stores. In a puppy mill there is no regard for good breeding and in some cases there is no regard for sanitary conditions. Dogs are bred constantly and thrown into a cage and then sold to you. The results can often be very sad and tragic.

A reputable Rottweiler breeder is going to be able to answer your questions and help you get your new Rottweiler puppy off to a good start. The breeder has probably already started the puppy on its way to getting used to being in a home so that all of the excitement and noise of a new home won’t overwhelm a dog from a Rottweiler breeder and your dog has a great chance at being a fun family pet.

A pet store clerk has no idea how to raise a Rottweiler and can offer you absolutely no advice at all on how to care for your new puppy and what you should do if anything happens. A pet store puppy has spent their life looking at people through a cage and will have a hard time adjusting to life in your home. All of the noise and excitement can make important tasks like housebreaking almost impossible.

A reputable Rottweiler breeder will monitor the health of the dogs they are raising and make sure that you are getting a dog that is as healthy as possible. A puppy mill puppy is more than likely going to have health problems as they are not properly bred and they are not properly cared for as newborns. They are product bred for profit and that can lead to many problems.

To a pet store a puppy is a product supplied by a puppy mill. They have no idea if the puppy is healthy and, honestly, once you pay your money they do not care either. Your chances of getting an unhealthy puppy from a pet store are very high.

Until people start to realize what is really going on there will always be dogs suffering to bred more puppies just so pet stores can make their profit and grow their business.