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American Rottweilers Make Excellent Therapy Dogs

The American Rottweiler is a very intelligent and good-humored dog. Hundreds of years ago they were known as working dogs and are happiest when performing a task. The American Rottweiler is very possessive of its owner and his possessions and, therefore, will make a good guard dog.

The only difference between the American Rottweiler and the German Rottweiler is the size of the dog. The German Rottweiler is shorter, stockier and more muscular then the American Rottweiler. The American Rottweiler is thinner in the face and body and taller than the German Rottweiler. They are both black with tan markings on their cheeks, chest, muzzle and eyes and both have medium double undercoats that have straight and coarse hair.

The females are smaller than the males weighing between sixty to one hundred pounds, while the males weigh between eighty-five and one hundred thirty-five pounds. These dogs do not realize the strength in their size and are sometimes referred to as a gentle bears.

If the American Rottweiler is not properly trained in obedience at an early age he may become a bully, which can lead to additional behavior problems. American Rottweilers are not difficult to train and should be trained. They can be stubborn dogs and therefore they need to know who the boss is. Their size alone can be very intimidating and results in making a good guard dog. They excel in sports such as carting, flyball, herding and agility.

They are now becoming known as excellent therapy dogs and are very good with the physically challenged. They are being trained much more in these therapy programs and the results have been incredibly positive. The Rottweiler is a good dog with a great sense of humor. He likes to work and he likes to please, therefore, he is happiest when performing tasks. He is a relatively healthy dog but should be checked immediately if any lumps or moles suddenly appear on his skin.

Reputable American Rottweiler breeders should not be difficult to locate. They can normally be found on the Internet, through recommendations from other Rottweiler owners, through your veterinarian and from the American Kennel Club. These breeders should be socializing their puppies with their own families to get them customized to humans.

There are breeders who sell American Rottweilers and breeders who sell German Rottweilers. Doing your own research before you go Rottweiler shopping is a very good idea in order to find the dog you desire. If you do not research the breed before you shop there is about a ninety percent chance that you will be unhappy with your dog.

American Rottweilers make good pets and because of their size will make excellent guard dogs. Just be sure that obedience training is given in the first ten months of their life and your Rottweiler will become your giant bear

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