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History
It is thought that the Roman legions created the Rottweiler from a Mastiff like dog and transported it to Germany.
The Rottweiler, as we know it today, was bred in the 1880's in Rottweil, near Wuerttemberg, southern Germany.
The dog was originally used by butchers and cattle dealers who would take the Rottweiler with them when travelling the country to purchase cattle.
In the Middle Ages the Rottweiler was a popular dog with the nobility and was used for boar hunting.
The Germans were the first to use the Rottweiler as a guard dog. It was first used by the police patrols and then by the military in the First World War.
The Rottweiler was not introduced into Britain until 1936.
The Rottweiler as a pet
This animal has natural guarding abilities and therefore makes an excellent guard dog. It is not aggressive or vicious by nature and if trained properly it makes a good companion. |
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Height:
58-69cms
Weight:
41-50kg
Lifespan:
11-12 yrs |
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Colour:
black with rich tan or mahogany markings around muzzle, chest, above eyes, legs and beneath tail. |
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Coat:
Flat and coarse with an invisible undercoat |
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Lawrence Hound Glove
Horsehair
Original and best. Natural horsehair pad cleans and polishes the coat removing dust and dirt.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £22.00
Dollar price: $31.90 |
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Lawrence Shedder
Standard Size
Serrated stainless steel blade removes dead and loose hair.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £5.50
Dollar price: $7.97 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Pure Bristle Standard
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All wood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £6.25
Dollar price: $9.06 |
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Grooming your Rottweiler
Grooming requirements: These dogs do not require a great deal of grooming. They require brushing once a week with a hound glove, followed by a good finger massage to keep the skin supple. This should be followed by a rub down with a chamois leather to give the coat a good sheen. The ears need to be cleaned out weekly and then dusted with a good ear powder. Careful attention needs to be given to the inner lining of the lips, to avoid them from accumulating food in the folds.
Tools required:
Hound glove, bristle brush, shedder.
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