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re: What is y'all take on Rottweiler's
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:47 am to Bmath
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:47 am to Bmath
quote:big reason you bring them as a puppy out to see other people and let friends com over when they are young. it teaches them that strangers arent something to get aggressive towards. this was a huge deal to me with i raised my dobe.
, but they can be problematic when other people come over.
In my experience, dogs like that can be loose cannons that may corner guests when the owners are out of sight.
im here cause dobes are extremely similar to rotts. hell the dobe got its color and pattern from rotts.
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Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:48 am to CarRamrod
CamRamrod! Thanks. These are some huge beast. But very beautiful the dad is 145 and mom is 130 very solid dogs.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:50 am to LSU_Smash_the_West
quote:thats way over sized from an american line. AKC Dobes are actually medium sized dogs. females usually around 50-70 and males 60-80# Mine is right at 95, so i really have a big one. he dad was 100 and mom was 65.
145 and mom is 130 very solid dogs.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:52 am to LSU_Smash_the_West
I Think they are worse than pit bulls as far as being mean. I know nice pit-bulls. Even the nice rottweilers I knew were mean as shite.
I knew a girl in college who was always trying to make people like rottweilers and tell people how nice they are. One time at a party her dog but this girl in the face. The girl was blowing at the dog, so maybe deserved it. What made the story great for us, was my friend Captain-Save-A-Hoe'd in and took care of her, next thing we knew they were screwing in the bathroom.
I knew a girl in college who was always trying to make people like rottweilers and tell people how nice they are. One time at a party her dog but this girl in the face. The girl was blowing at the dog, so maybe deserved it. What made the story great for us, was my friend Captain-Save-A-Hoe'd in and took care of her, next thing we knew they were screwing in the bathroom.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:54 am to LSU_Smash_the_West
OP, what do you want from the dog?
We breed Rotties. They're great dogs if they have the right owner.
We breed Rotties. They're great dogs if they have the right owner.
This post was edited on 1/31/17 at 11:58 am
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:56 am to CarRamrod
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thanks, i got very lucky with him. he is great but so hard headed.
How much does he weigh? My uncle has two, but I don't have any experience with them.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 11:57 am to LSU_Smash_the_West
They consistently perform more poorly in temperament testing than pit bulls, but most breeds do. They're awesome dogs if properly socialized but do tend to be very aggressive if they're not in the right hands. Beautiful dogs. Not for novice handlers.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:00 pm to bayourougebengal
This is the only breed of dog that I've came in contact with that has been aggressive towards me for no reason.
Twice while jogging and once in a veterinarian office w/out my dog.
Twice while jogging and once in a veterinarian office w/out my dog.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:04 pm to TheCaterpillar
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If a pit bull attacks someone they could die, which happens with them more than any other breed in this country.
They are more capable of great harm than most breeds. I'll give you that. The stats are skewed though. There was a story posted here recently where 2 pit bulls killed a child (or was it 2 kids?) in the street. The story was proven inaccurate though. 1 dog was a border collie and I can't remember what the other was, but was not a pit bull.
Thought I'd add some facts:
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The ATTS Temperament Test focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, and friendliness as well as the dog’s instinct for protectiveness towards its handler and/or self-preservation in the face of a threat.
The test simulates a casual walk through a park or neighborhood where everyday life situations are encountered. During this walk, the dog experiences visual, auditory and tactile stimuli. Neutral, friendly and threatening situations are encountered, calling into play the dog’s ability to distinguish between non-threatening situations and those calling for watchful and protective reactions.
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The American Temperament Testing society tested 870 Pit Bulls and of those 755 passed the test, while 115 did not. They had an 86% pass rate.
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They also tested 785 Golden Retrievers. Of those 669 passed and 116 failed leaving Golden Retrievers with an 85.2% pass rate.
Check the stats on any breed here
This post was edited on 1/31/17 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:10 pm to LSU_Smash_the_West
In terms of fatal attacks, they are only second to Pitt bulls. Go to Dogsbite.org or Canine journal if you want good info on dog bites etc. if you have small children, this is one of the breeds generally recommended to avoid. They are an old breed, prone to hip dysplasia iirc.
If you are going to get one, getting a puppy that socializes with your family and regards you as the alpha is probably ideal, I would guess. Something to note, almost all fatal dog attacks are by male dogs (something like 92%) and most of those (94%) were not neutered.
Also, I think the story of an older dog suddenly acting out of character and attacking is a know issue with Several more aggressive breeds definitely including spits and I thin Rots as well. I believe it is akin to the dog version of dementia.
If you are going to get one, getting a puppy that socializes with your family and regards you as the alpha is probably ideal, I would guess. Something to note, almost all fatal dog attacks are by male dogs (something like 92%) and most of those (94%) were not neutered.
Also, I think the story of an older dog suddenly acting out of character and attacking is a know issue with Several more aggressive breeds definitely including spits and I thin Rots as well. I believe it is akin to the dog version of dementia.
This post was edited on 1/31/17 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:20 pm to mdomingue
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Something to note, almost all fatal dog attacks are by male dogs (something like 92%) and most of those (94%) were not neutered.
Pretty interesting point. Never knew that
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:38 pm to Dead End
Family dog. Something that my 13 year old son could play with and he would be his protector
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:43 pm to LSU_Smash_the_West
While visiting the vet with my dog a woman came in with a Rottweiler. The minute the vet saw it he told me "I would never own one of those god damn dogs, they invariably wind up biting someone and it's usually a member of the family."
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:50 pm to JoePepitone
I have three year old rott. Had him since he was four months. They are top five in intelligence and he's the best dog I've ever had. I can leave slippers out and he doesn't chew them. Hell he doesn't chew anything tbh. Very relaxed dog and loves people.
It's all in how you raise them. They can be stubborn but you can correct that easily if you teach him respect. And I've never hit my dog anywhere except on the nose.
It's all in how you raise them. They can be stubborn but you can correct that easily if you teach him respect. And I've never hit my dog anywhere except on the nose.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:51 pm to LSU_Smash_the_West
Dogs are not dangerous unless they are trained that way. I had one and she was the sweetest dog I ever had. My step brother and dad had one as well. Great dogs.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:53 pm to Dead End
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OP, what do you want from the dog? We breed Rotties. They're great dogs if they have the right owner.
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Posted on 1/31/17 at 12:57 pm to JoePepitone
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While visiting the vet with my dog a woman came in with a Rottweiler. The minute the vet saw it he told me "I would never own one of those god damn dogs, they invariably wind up biting someone and it's usually a member of the family."
Your vet proved right there that you can be an idiot no matter how much schooling you have.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 1:06 pm to LSU_Smash_the_West
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Are they in the same category as a pit bull? I know they are a different breed but are they as dangerous as they say the pit bull is?
I've owned and grew up with doberman and rottweilers. Currently have a large female at 15 months now. She came from a schutzund trainer who imported a German and a Serbian working line over to breed. She's bred to the german spec which the germans don't dock tails. They can be fantastic dogs but tend to require more involvement. They are a guardian breed and with that they will like to follow you and be around you as much as possible. They bond hard to their "pack" and are really quite loving with their family including the cat I also have. Socialize and teach manners and you can have a really incredible dog.
Posted on 1/31/17 at 1:11 pm to LSU_Smash_the_West
Being a protector means different things to different people. It could mean anything from barking to scare someone away, to maiming or killing someone. Think about that before your kid's best friend comes over and starts to rough house
Posted on 1/31/17 at 1:18 pm to Hammertime
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Being a protector
Buddy of mine had one when we were in high school. It was typically cool but it would snap if it thought someone was getting too close to his owner. That hound actually took a bite out of another buddy that patted our mutual friend on the back one day.
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