I'm afraid there isn't such thing as a head split. When rottweilers are young, their forehead is quite rounded. As the dog starts to mature the head starts to flatten out and widen, the excess skin gives the impression of a line going down the center of the head. Hence the term head split.
Ans 1: It could be down to the dogs diet.
Response to Ans 1: To clarify... Our Rottweiler gets the same premium brand dog food that the other dogs in our home get. Unfortunately, her digestive system seems to process it in a way that produces much more gas. I have heard the same complaint from other Rottie owners. So why is this breed different from other breeds? I have heard the same complaint about Dobermans.
Unfortunately Rottweilers seem to be prone to allergies, it might be that your rottweiler is allergic to some of the ingredients in the food. What suits one dog may not suit another. Also if your dog gulps its food, it can cause it to bloat, taking your dog for a walk after its meal can help reduce trapped air. I am not a vet but I am an experience Rottweiler owner. You could always seek veterinary advise, they will explain to you more about this breed and some of the problems they are prone to.
They'll do just fine. I live in a continent where it gets well under -20 centigrades in the winter and my rottweiler shows no sign of cold. Only sign of cold temperature is that my dog pants less while fooling around. Pet shops are full of dog shoes and dog coats so it will do fine in cold weather.
If its a outside dog a least once a month if its an inside dog every 4 to 6 weeks.
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Yes, Rottweilers do have the potential to be great pets. I have a two year old rott myself and she is just a love bucket waiting to crawl into your lap (yes my 80 pound dog thinks she is a lapdog). Like with any other dog, you ave to bring up your dog right to make it a good pet. Make sure to socialize your animals with lots of people and other animals. Start obedience training early, before the dog it too big to handle. use a system of positive reinforcement so your dog is not scared of you. You want your dog to respect you, not be scared. A scared dog is a high risk dog.
Why would you want a Rottweiler with a big head?
Sorry, you can't make your Rottweilers head big. If you have a female Rottweiler, her head is naturally going to be smaller than a males. Breeding will always play a big part in how a pup will turn out. It's always advisable to view parents before purchasing a puppy, saves any disappointment. Too many people worry about having a dog with a big head, for me their temperament is more important.
The rottweiler would win the fight. A staff dog does not have strong and big jaws like a rottweiler nor a larger size.
Sure they can. My Pit Bull gets along well with all other dogs and even cats. But this depends very much on the individual dogs personalities, both the Pitt and the Rottie. Introduce them on neutral ground and see how they get along. Be careful, keep them on leashes. One or both of the dogs may not like each other.
Greyhounds run fast because they have been bred for running. At some point in the past, only the best runners among those dogs were permitted to breed. Doing this over several generations resulted in a line of dogs that was good at running.
I am in Pakistan (India's next door neighbour!) and a pedigree rott costs Pak Rupees 70-80k depending on how good the bloodline is. A champion dog can cost more than 100,000 Pak Rupees.
However, you may get a reasonable looking rottweiler (non-pedigree) for 35-40k Pak Rupees.
Hope this helps.
OF COURSE! The only thing you need to change is how you get her in the bath, be VERY careful, and the water can't be as warm as normal. I would suggest a little warmer than lukewarm. That's all.
Just be sure you rinse her teets very, very well. You want to make sure you have removed all shampoo residue. If you do not, the pups may become sick. Your best bet is to contact your vet.
Some will say yes, but most will say no.
These two types are more aggressive than most.
I will get messages from readers disagreeing with my response.
Do a lot of research before you get a dog.
Depending on you & your child's age, where you live, city or country, house or apartment. How much time you have for exercising your dog. Just being in a kennel or being tied outside, does not count as exercise.
Getting a dog is not a decision to be taken lightly. They give us undying love & ask for nothing in return. We owe it to them to treat them well.
Do your research.
Visit the SPA or SPCA ( depending on where you live ).
The dogs there are in desperate need of homes.
Their lives depend on it.
I have had rottweilers my whole life and they do not typically bark a lot in general. They more look and study the situation. They are very observant. Granted as with everything there are exceptions.
First of all, you must not be afraid of the canine species, after all, they are all man's bestfriend. A lot of people are just frighted of big animals, well guess what, a majority of the animals we humans use as working animals are of a large proportion. Horses, Donkeys, Mules, Camels, Byson, and a number of canines are used to aid in helping us complete our tasks. One of the first canine working breeds were the Rottweilers. Still today, Rottweilers are one of the most loving, caring, and protective dogs in the world. My boyfriend had two Rottweilers and they are the most loving dogs I've ever met. So just remember, just because a canine is a large breed, it does not mean they are evil or mean. The bigger, the better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That depends - on how the dog has been trained (if at all). many people get large dogs, and never bother training it to get it to understand what's acceptable behaviour - then they panic when the dog turns on a family member (or other pet) ! Even domesticated dogs will revert back to their wild instincts if they're not conditioned on how to behave in a domestic environment. With the right training - any dog can fit into a family home, and co-exist with other animals. It's never the dogs fault it turns bad - it's the owners who don't bother to trainthem !
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I'm afraid it is just a Rottweiler, Shepherd mix. You could give it a fancy name if you like. For example if someone crosses an Akita with a Rottweiler, they call it a Rokita, but it will always be a mix what ever you call it. Be sure you don't pay over the odds for a designer dog, they are just mixed breeds with a fancy price tag.
It is best to start any protection training at about 18 months old. That is an age when they are old enough to understand commands better.
Well it really depends on the breed. Some breeds like great danes for example can have ten to thirteen and others such as bull dogs have one or two. But the average for most dogs or mutts in about 4-7. :)
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Getting a Rottweiler isn't for the faint hearted, as they are a very strong willed breed. Often owners who have no experience with large breeds, will find they have more of a problem due to their lack of experience, then end up blaming the dog; Also from not researching which dog breed would better suit their lifestyle.
Apart from that, with correct socialisation, and training, these dogs make fantastic family pets, they are big hearted and extremely loyal.