There
are arguments about exactly the right amount of dog years to human
years with some people stating that it is 5 years to our 1 year and
some people stating that it is 7 years.
Working
Dog Group - This breed belong
to the working dog group and were bred to perform a variety of tasks
including herding and pulling. The working dog group generally consist
of large dogs that are quite intelligent. They are often used to guard
premises and perform mountain rescues.
Behavior
Traits - This breed are
actually a German breed and are very often the victims of a bad press.
Any bad Rottweiler traits are normally due to a lack of training and
are not down to a flaw in their personality. However, saying this -
they are probably not the best breed to have as a first dog.
Rottweiler
Color - The color of their
coat is normally a shade of black with deep quite dark brown colorings.
Grooming
- Their short and course coat has a habit of shedding. You should brush
their coat and bath and clip their nails on a fairly regular basis. You
should pay special attention to their eyes and ears - remember that
grooming your dog is a great way to spot any health problems before
they become too serious.