The American Rottweiler is a black dog with tan markings behind his eyes, cheeks, chest and muzzle. It has a medium length coat that is straight and coarse and has a double undercoat. These dogs are very possessive with their owners and their possessions and will make wonderful guard dogs. Their history goes back hundreds of years when they marched with the Romans over the Alps pulling their carts.
The American Rottweiler is taller and thinner through the face and body. Both the American Rottweiler and the German Rottweiler are black with distinct tan markings over both eyes, cheeks, muzzle and chest. Both have coats that are medium length, coarse and straight and both have a double undercoat.
The only difference between the American Rottweiler and the German Rottweiler is their size. The American Rottweiler is taller and thinner in the face and body while the German Rottweiler is shorter, stockier and more muscular.
The American Rottweiler is becoming known as an excellent therapy dog and is becoming very well known with the physically challenged. He is a very intelligent dog and a hard working dog. He aims to please and is happiest when performing a task. However, these dogs can be stubborn and need to be trained and socialized at a very early age.
They are now becoming known as excellent dogs for the physically challenged. They are also awesome therapy dogs. It is no wonder that they have been the second most popular dog in the United States for the last two years. The American Rottweiler is a healthy dog but can have problems with hip dysplasia and cancer has started to become more pronounced in the breed. Any noticeable moles or lumps should be check immediately.
The American Rottweiler makes a very good family dog. He is intelligent and works very hard when asked to. This dog does great police work and because of its size is an excellent guard dog. In order to find a reputable American Rottweiler breeder you must ask your veterinarian, search the web or contact the American Kennel Club.
These breeders should be able to answer all of your questions about the breed and will ask you many pointed questions to see if you are actually ready to own an American Rottweiler. There are German Rottweiler breeders and American Rottweiler breeders and you should do your homework in advance so that you can tell the difference when looking at a Rottweiler.
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.
