Rottweilers Photos - Clubs and Rescues

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The American Rottweiler Club informs breed owners on the health issues and is always ready to give advice on how to choose a kennel. If you happen to have certain difficulties when training your puppy, you may seek assistance at the club. Professional trainers are likely to provide training tips.

All purebred Rottweilers can take part in club-sanctioned events. This working breed does well in a variety of activities such as agility, carting, show conformation, herding, obedience, tracking, and even therapy. To learn more about the conditions and rules, contact the club.

Rottweilers Photos - Adoption

People attracted to the breed are welcome to adopt a Rottweiler. Usually one will receive an offer to fill out an application form and to prove that they will properly look after the dog. Rescue officers are always ready to supply help in training Rottweilers.

Rottweilers Photos - Clubs Links

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American Rottweiler Club - AKC-Member club. Club information, events, and information on health, training, and activities.

Greater St. Louis Missouri Rottweiler Club - Club and breed information, puppy buying advice, breed specific legislation, photographs, and links.

Gulfstream Rottweiler Club - Miami, Fl. An active AKC club offering conformation, obedience, agility, herding, and social events. We also have rescue dogs ready for adoption.

International Weight Pull Association - A non-profit association that promotes the sport of dog pulling through well organized, sanctioned events.

Medallion Rottweiler Club - About the club and the breed, carting with your dog, health issues, rescue, breeder listing, and events. Chicago, Illinois.

Nor-Cal Rottweiler Performance Club - Dedicated to preserving the total Rottweiler. Club information, upcoming shows and events, show results, rescue, and links.

Rottweiler Club of Canada - Articles on the Rottweiler in general and on health issues in particular, events, breeders list, brags, and humor.

Southwestern Rottweiler Club of San Diego - An AKC sanctioned club dedicated to the working Rottweiler. Event schedule, photographs, rescue contact, and links.

United States Rottweiler Club - Member of the American Working Dog Federation, follows the FCI breed standard. Club information, upcoming events, show and trial information and results, and rescue.

Rottweilers Photos - Rescues Links

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Capital Rottweiler Adoptions - A Raleigh, NC based nonprofit organization features dogs that have been temperament tested and are now ready for adoption. Find pictures, success stories, and an event schedule.

Cara's Rott Rescue Page - Referral page for dogs available for adoption in North Carolina and South Carolina also contains a listing of rescues throughout the nation.

DFW Association for Rottweiler Rescue - Texas group is dedicated to the rescue as well as public education and training of Rottweilers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Homeless Rottweilers of Central Pennsylvania - View a list of adoptees available through this Mount Union organization and find an extensive listing of other local groups.

Loving Hearts Rottweiler Rescue And Referral - Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania organization features happy endings, a wish list, and, of course, information about available dogs.

MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue - Rottweiler rescue network covering the entire Midwest.

Rotts Across Texas Rottweiler Rescue - Sponsor a homeless Rottweiler or learn about volunteer opportunities available through this organization. Group also provides referral listings for other Texas rescues that have Rottweilers in their program.

Second Chance Rottweiler Rescue - Davis, California organization offers pictures of available dogs, online adoption and foster care applications, and links to informative Rottweiler sites.

Solo Rottweiler Rescue - Louisiana rescue focuses primarily on Rottweilers, but also has other breeds of dogs and cats available for adoption. Read the story of Solo, the Rottie who started it all.

South Carolina Rottweiler Rescue - Lexington, SC rescue features pictures of available Rottweilers and fundraising information.

Southern States Rottweiler Rescue, Inc. - Rottweilers available for adoption in Alabama, Arkansas, northern Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and the Virginian Peninsula.

The Rottweiler Connection - Organization of foster parents focuses its rescue efforts in the North East United States. Find resource information and pictures of available dogs.

Rottweilers Photos - Other Rottweilers sites

Rottweilers Pictures - Rottweilers were developed by crossing native dogs with the herding dogs that accompanied the Roman legions in the German town of Rottweil. Known as a butcher's dog, it's master and property, the Rottweiler was used for herding and guarding the cattle. The Rottwieler was officially recognized in 1910 as a police dog in Germany. Today the Rottweiler is a guardian, companion, and working dog.

This powerful breed has a short, black, thick coat with tan or mahogany markings. The Rottweiler grows to a height of 23-27" and weighs 90-110 pounds. The breed is protective, dominant, steady, and obedient.

Rottweilers - Rottweilers accompanied the Roman Legions, herding their cattle and guarding their camps across the Alps. On the banks of the Neckar River in what is now southern Germany, was the origin of the town of Rottweil (named for the red tile roofs of the villas built by the Romans). The cattle trade flourished in Rottweil through the mid-1800s, as did the Rottweiler Metzgerhund (butcher dog), who drove the cattle to market and returned with the filled purses of their masters around their necks. As rail transportation became the primary means of bringing cattle to market, the dogs were used less frequently. By 1905, there was only one Rottweiler left in the town of Rottweil. The Rottweiler gained popularity as a police dog in the early 1900's. Several Clubs were formed, and in 1921 united as the Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub (ADRK). The first Rottweiler was admitted to the AKC Stud Book in 1931. The Rottweiler was a fairly uncommon dog in the United States through the 1970's, but the early 1980's began a meteoric rise in popularity. The Rottweiler is now the second most popular AKC breed since 1992.

24-27 inches (61-69 cm.) Bitches 22-25 inches (56-63 cm.)

Rottweilers Breeders - The ancestors of Rottweilers were brought with invading Romans through the passes of the high Alps into what is now southern Germany. Rottweilers were used for guarding cattle at night, droving by day. Long after the Romans were driven out, the remaining dogs continued in that occupation. The butchers of Rottweil, Germany, used these dogs for centuries to drive cattle to market. To protect their moneybags on the trip home, the owner would tie the bags around the necks of their fearless, loyal dogs. The breed came to be known as the butcher's dog.

Later on Rottweilers were used to pull carts and sometimes hunt wild boars. These two uses are said to be the reason Rottweilers had their tails docked. One was to get out of the way of pulling the carts and the other was to minimize the damage received during a fight.

Rottweilers Puppies - When choosing Rottweilers, decisions will have to be made on what traits and qualities are most important to you. Think long-term - all puppies are cute, but as adult dogs they can be very different. Here are some things to consider.

Answering this question can help you decide what types of puppy to look for.

Rottweilers - Rottweilers are medium-large, powerful dogs. Their substantial build expresses strength, confidence and agility. The ideal Rottweiler is black with rust markings. The Rottweiler's broad head is of a medium length. The well-developed muzzle is rather strong. The dog's almond-shaped eyes are of a medium size. The eyes are triangular in shape. The dark brown is the desired color.

The neck is powerful, and is moderately long. The chest is broad and deep. The straight back is strong. The loin is short, and is well muscled. The outer coat is straight and coarse. The undercoat is influenced by the climate. As a rule, it is present on neck and thighs. The tail is docked short.

Rottweilers Rescues Pictures - Rottweilers make good guardians, as these dogs seem to be immune to pain. In fact, many breed owners state that this is the greatest dog for personal protection, police work, obedience, and a number of other activities that require a lot of strength and intelligence on the part of the dog. Despite the fact that the Rottweiler makes a good pet and an affectionate friend for the family, this breed is not for everyone; it requires a lot of training and it is recommended for experienced owners.

The breed has a massive, powerful body and appears to be muscular and athletic. The broad head and rounded forehead are likely to add to the "serious" appearance of the dog. Rottweilers have a well-developed muzzle with a scissors bite. According to the breed standard, the ears of the dog should be triangular and should be carried forward. The nose is usually wide and black, and the eyes are dark.

Rottweilers Breeders Pictures - The Rottweilers are both guardians and intelligent, steady friends. Although the dogs may be a bit aloof, they are rather devoted to their owners and aim to accompany and guard their masters with all the heart. These dogs love exercise and enthusiastically endeavor the challenges of any outdoor sports that include dog and owner. Once the breed was very popular, although by the year 1905, the breed’s population and geographical area of influence has decreased greatly. The temperament of the Rottweiler breed attracts new faithful friends in all professional and social classes beyond the original cattle dealers.

Rottweilers Breeders - The history of Rottweilers started in ancient times, when Roman conquerors invaded Southern Germany. The Romans brought along dogs that were their lifelong friends and companions. They were strong, robust, sturdy and enduring. Driving cattle and guarding property were the dogs' basic assignments. They also took part in military campaigns.

The Romans founded a town, which was later named 'the Town of Rottweil'. In German 'Rottweil' means 'Red tile'. The roofs of the houses were covered with red tiles. It happened so, that the dogs interbred with local dogs just in this town. So was produced the breed we now term 'Rottweiler'.

Rottweilers Puppies - Strength, agility and watchfulness are characteristics that Rottweilers inherited from their ancient Roman ancestors, who served as drove dogs, shepherd dogs, and watchdogs. They were also used as guard dogs and accompanied troops on marches. After just one of such campaigns, a group of Romans and their dogs settled in South Germany. The dogs were crossbred with some local species near what was later to be the Town of Rottweil; hence there was born a new breed of dogs known as Rottweilers.

The necessity-to pull heavy weight carts, guard their masters and their property, track and catch runaway slaves and take part in military action-has firmly and forever inbred impressive strength, intelligence, vigilance and aggression into what we now refer to as pure Rottweilers. Throughout the history of Rottweiler keeping, these qualities have been trained enough to be genetically predetermined. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that Rottweiler fanciers, when buying a puppy, lay strict emphasis on proper care and training of the pups.

Rottweilers Puppy - Rottweilers are the dogs that have a long history. There are many speculations concerning the origin of the breed. Several theories exist as far as the origin of the breed is concerned. Each dog, regardless of its chosen purpose to be a participant of the dog show or for a breeding program, should follow all the standards provided below. Dogs can be about 63-69 cm (25-27 ins) high as the bitches are usually about 58-64 cm (23-25 ins). This is a very important characteristic when the dogs participate in the show or are for breeding.

Rottweilers Rescues Breeders - The original functions of Rottweilers were driving the cattle and guarding the houses. Everything in the conformation of this breed is aimed at these purposes. The look of a Rottweiler suggests great strength, endurance, boldness and courage. The body of these dogs is strong and muscular; the neck is thick and slightly arched; the head is large with a deep muzzle. The skull should be broad between the eyes; cheeks are well boned, but not prominent. The nose should be black; the nostrils are well developed and broad. Skin on the head should not be loose, but slight wrinkles are acceptable.

Rottweilers Rescues - The Rottweilers originated in Germany long ago and during that time, the dogs were cattle drivers and guard dogs. As far as the origins of the breed are concerned, this is not quite clear. It is believed that the origins of the breed date back to antiquity. Given it working uses, the breed belongs to the working group of dogs. The Rottweilers are of high intelligence, rugged, and dependable. They make great guard dogs. Being affectionate, faithful, and courageous, they are easy to train and are naturally obedient. The AKC (American Kennel Club) first registered the breed in 1931.

Rottweilers Pictures - From the mid-19th century until the beginning of the 20th century, Rottweilers were wavering on the brink of disappearance. That happened because cattle driving, which was the breed's basic occupation, became unlawful and the dogs fell out of use. It was not until 1901, that a group of enthusiasts formed a club in order to prevent the Rottweiler from total extinction. The club was gone soon, but it managed to set the tone for further revival of the breed and, in 1907, two new clubs were founded.