Rottweiler. In modern times the Rottweiler has been used by the armed forces and by the police. Vulnerable Breed. Length of coat. Supposedly sheds?

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1 Rottweiler It is thought that the Roman army, marching north on their campaigns, took cattle with them to provide meat and so their herding dogs accompanied them. As the herd diminished, the dogs became redundant and were often left behind. The town of Rottweil in Southwest Germany was for centuries a livestock market and the breed was developed there by cattle dealers and farmers who wanted a strong drovers' dog, which could also act as a guard dog against robbers. The mastifftype dogs inherited from the Romans, mixed with some sheepdog blood, lead to the creation of the Rottweiler. The Rottweiler proved excellent in both disciplines, combining the athletic movement and stamina of a drovers dog with a courageous temperament. Farmers on their way home from market, fearful of having their money bags stolen, attached them to a collar around the dog's neck a very safe place as the Rottweiler is territorial and protective of his owner and his property. Sadly, the breed has often suffered from bad press: the Rottweiler became very popular, often with those seeking a macho image. The breed needs responsible and intelligent owners who can harness the Rottweiler s intelligence and activity. A well-trained Rottweiler makes a wonderful family companion. In modern times the Rottweiler has been used by the armed forces and by the police. Breed Group Vulnerable Breed Size How much exercise? Length of coat How much grooming? Supposedly sheds? Town or Country Type of home Minimum garden size Lifespan Working No Large More than 2 hours per day Short Once a week Yes Either Large House Large Under 10 Years

2 Health Information You may be aware that some breeds of dog and their crosses can be susceptible to inherited disease. Of course you want to be sure that the dog you choose is as healthy as possible, and you would like to know that it has not inherited any undesirable disease-causing genes from its parents. There is some help in that DNA tests for diseases in purebred dogs are available for some conditions in some breeds, but there are not very many such tests just yet! There are also, however, a number of clinical veterinary screening schemes that dog breeders can use to increase the probability of producing healthy puppies. Details of the various screening schemes, both veterinary and DNA, that are available to breeders in the UK can be found at Potential dog owners should be aware that, at present, the application of various health screening results to breeding programmes is not always straightforward, and breeders may make choices for various reasons. A responsible breeder though, will always be willing to discuss relevant health issues with you. Breed clubs are often useful sources of breedspecific information. What Screening is relevant for the Rottweiler? Kennel Club Assured Breeders must use the following screening schemes for sires and dams BVA/KC BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme Kennel Club Assured Breeders are strongly recommended to use the following screening schemes and/or advice for sires and dams Eye testing Bitches not to produce a litter under two years of age Bitches not to produce more than one litter within a 12-month period Bitches not to produce more than four litters in their lifetime The list above is not necessarily comprehensive. Breed clubs and experienced breeders are useful sources of information on health issues in the breed. All breeds have a Breed Health Coordinator. Rottweiler Clubs Name British Rottweiler Association Eastern Counties Rottweiler Club London & South East Rottweiler Club Midland Rottweiler Club North of England Rottweiler Club Northern Ireland Rottweiler Club Rottweiler Club Rottweiler Club Of Wales Scottish Rottweiler Club

3 Name South Western Rottweiler Association Rottweiler Rescue Organisations Name Rottweiler Welfare Association Assured Breeders Name Member since Phone Accolades Miss S Cross & Mr B Bicket 31/03/ Maybole, Ayrshire Mrs C A Willis-Impey & Mr M D Anthony Bedford, Bedfordshire Mesdames J L Yates & J Johnson Bedford, Bedfordshire Mrs O Ryan & Mr D George Truro, Cornwall Mr M & Mrs J V Herbert Consett, County Durham Miss J A Urwin & Mr I Pringle Carlisle, Cumbria Miss D Mariette Basildon, Essex Mrs L Scott Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Mr C W & Mrs S J Benstead Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Miss M H Ward Halstead, Essex Mrs M Venneear Hockley, Essex Ms J Thomson & Mr B Johnstone Kirkcaldy, Fife Mrs M Bryant Aldershot, Hampshire Mr S M & Mrs M C Willison Fareham, Hampshire Mrs V A Jones Hereford, Herefordshire Mr S Smith Inverness, Inverness Shire Mrs T & Mr K Osborne Ashford, Kent 19/03/ /10/ /01/ /11/ /04/ /09/ /06/ /09/ /02/ /04/ /06/ /04/ /10/ /03/ /10/ /10/

4 Name Member since Phone Accolades Mrs A F Charman 31/01/ Ashford, Kent Miss S J Botfield Margate, Kent 23/05/ Mrs C Holden Preston, Lancashire Mr C J Culley Preston, Lancashire Mrs J G & Mr D J Harvey Driffield, North Humberside Mrs T J Mason Kettering, Northamptonshire Mr P & Mrs G Adams Northampton, Northamptonshire Mrs W Steel Market Drayton, Shropshire Mr G Leask Larbert, Stirlingshire Mrs M J Holmes Woodbridge, Suffolk Mrs C & Mr T Wilson Haywards Heath, West Sussex Mr R B & Mrs C A Fuller Horsham, West Sussex Mrs P Lucas Bradford, West Yorkshire Mrs P Morris Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Miss E Whitehead Shipley, West Yorkshire Mr R & Mrs E Chaffe Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Miss V C Childs Malvern, Worcestershire Mr D & Mrs E Hislop Cupar, Fife Miss K C Hone Banbury, Oxfordshire Mrs T Y & Mr D W M Denholm Johnstone, Renfrewshire Mr R D & Mrs D Taylor Wakefield, West Yorkshire Mr G A Mulhall Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 06/02/ /09/ /05/ /07/ /03/ /04/ /06/ /02/ /10/ /07/ /05/ /06/ /12/ /07/ /10/ /10/ /12/ /08/ /09/ /03/

5 Accolade of Excellence Studbook Achievement Breed Club Membership Breeder Experience Denotes a significant contribution to Bred at least 3 dogs listed in the Current member of one or more 5 or more litters registered with the a breed. Studbook. breed clubs Kennel Club