A Rottweiler is an ancient, noble breed that is thought to have originated with the Roman Army trying to create an all-purpose dog. The breed as we recognize it today arrived around 1910, appropriately enough, in the southern German area called Rottweil. Rottweilers are highly trainable, handsome dogs that look a lot fiercer than they are. They are easy to groom but require a lot of exercise. They are one of the perfect breeds of dogs for families with children, as Rottweilers bond better with kids than with adults. In the past, Rottweilers were used as battle dogs, draught animals, and to round up and guard livestock. They have received a lot of press about being attack or guard dogs. Just like the German Shepherd, the trainability and size of the dog, unfortunately, makes for an animal that in the eagerness to please his master will rip somebody's leg off if told to. These are not dogs for first-time dog owners, anyone with health problems or apartment dwellers. They are bold, active dogs that need a lot of interaction with you and a lot of play. The body of the Rottweiler should look like a canine tank on legs. They are solid muscle, stand square, with a deep chest and powerful limbs. Dewclaws must be removed in show dogs. A moving Rottweiler should give the impression of being on the case, ready to defend his master and family at a moment's notice. The paws are comically huge on puppies, but are still large and broad on adults. A point neglected in many typical Rottweiler information websites and books is that they are born with long, fluffy tails that gently curve over the back. Sadly, this lovely tail must be docked in order to show Rottweilers in both Europe and America. However, England and Wales are leading the way in 2006 by banning tail docking on all pet dogs. The reason why Rottweilers' tails were docked is unknown ? possibly it was to avoid an enemy from getting a hand-hold, as Rottweilers were used for battle, for pulling wagons and for guarding livestock. Rottweilers love people despite the cruelty and tail-docking they often have to go through with people. They are loyal and devoted to their families and wary with strangers. Since they are so easily trained, they also can be easily trained to attack. No Rottweiler is born wanting to attack a person, this is a trained skill. Rottweilers' reputation as attack dogs used to be more feared than that of the Pit Bull. Rottweilers are alert, curious and highly trainable. They will eagerly try anything you want them to do, from guard work, catching a tennis ball to acting in movies. When they are not overfed and under-exercised, they are calm characters, as steady as the black and tan rocks they look like. It is important to keep them exercised. A good Rottweiler is a tired Rottweiler. They also are calmer, healthier and less likely to roam or pick a fight with another dog if neutered.
Pugs are about the most unique looking breed of dogs you will come across. It's pretty hard to mistake a purebred Pug or even a Pug mix for anything else. Pugs are basically miniature Mastiffs with Pekingese faces. They average about seventeen pounds and are built a lot like furry bricks with legs and extremely curly tails. They average about ten or eleven inches in height at the highest point of their shoulders (called the withers).
Pugs come in a few colors, but two are the most recognized. One is solid black, and the other is fawn with an all-black face. The rarest acceptable color is called silver, which is a light grey body and a black mask. In the history of the Pug,
But the face of a Pug is essential to the breed and can only be best seen directly. Your shelter dog will not match the Pug breed standard exactly - but no Pug can. The breed standard is an ideal portrait of a Pug, not based on an actual Pug.
The face and head should be covered in wrinkles. The nose should be button or sometime rose shaped. The ears are smooth, small for the head, thin and feel like velvet. The lower jaw should be longer than the upper jaw (called an undershot bite). The tongue is usually sticking out of the mouth.
Pugs have very broad skulls, button noses, huge black eyes and small, thin, velvety semi-floppy ears. Their heads are to be round, not apple shaped. Their faces are very wrinkly, like a Mastiff's (only smaller and flatter). A lot of wrinkles are encouraged in the Pug breed standard. The coat is short, smooth and fairly glossy. The body should be Bulldog like, shaped round and broad and the legs are short and even. The tail is a curly-cue resting on the back.
Pugs come in three colors, but odds are you'll only see two in your lifetime. The one color is all black and the other is an apricot or fawn with a black face. The third color is silver (a light grey), which is considered very rare. In the Pug's history, there were many other colors, and sometimes they crop up in future generations. They would not be allowed as show Pugs.
They love attention and often will move metaphorical mountains in order to be the center of everything. Although they are playful, they are not to get too carried away with silliness. The breed standard is based on a fictional ideal Pug, so almost every Pug you meet is going to come up short in one point or more.
They are charming, ready for fun, thrive on being adored and levelheaded. Their eyes are literally and metaphorically bright and full of life. Pet Pugs often have dewclaws and straighter tails than their tightly curled show brothers. No matter what they look like, Pugs make great pets.
Both Sharon Davies.. & Jenny Donaldson are contributors for EditorialToday. The above articles have been edited for relevancy and timeliness. All write-ups, reviews, tips and guides published by EditorialToday.com and its partners or affiliates are for informational purposes only. They should not be used for any legal or any other type of advice. We do not endorse any author, contributor, writer or article posted by our team.
Sharon Davies.. has sinced written about articles on various topics from . Sharon Davies is an avid lover of the Rottweiler and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved