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| group: working/
drover |
height: m 24.02-26.77" / 61-68cm; f 22.05-24.08" / 56-63cm |
| types: |
weight: m 110 lbs. / 50kg; f 92.5 / 42kg |
| colors: |
black
with rust, rich tan, or mahogany brown markings on cheeks,
muzzle, chest, feet, over eyes and beneath tail |
| physical traits: |
powerfully built, strong,
well-muscled, stalwart, rugged, robust, agile, endurance |
| hair type: |
double coated, short,
coarse, flat, dense medium length close lying outer coat,
fine undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
loyal, placid, calm, good natured, courageous,
alert, intelligent, self-assured, fearless, devoted, obedient, eager to work, good companion, protective,
confident, hard-working, easy to train, aggressive toward
other dogs. some can be shy, suspicious, anxious, nervous, cowardly, vicious or aggressive toward humans
and other animals |
maintenance/
special needs:
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exercise, kind and firm
training, discipline, |
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| origination: |
Germany |
| bred for: |
herding, driving and guarding flocks |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, companion, city
(with plenty of exercise) or country life, police dog, guard
dog, watchdog, outdoors |
| good with kids? |
yes, if dog is well-bred and properly socialized. supervise because of size |
| life expectancy: |
11-12 yrs |
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| of interest: |
named after the city of Rottweil |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci-(molossian/ mastiff type dog group), akc,
saku, uk-(working dog group),
ukc-(guarding dog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group) |
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