Adam writes: Animal Lovers, Please Be Aware of High Ownership Costs: PEOPLE love their pets, but how often do they think about the costs? The question is akin to asking which child we love more. Yet the reality is that pets cost far more than many people expect. And right now, as the economy continues …
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Do all of the previously mentioned tests, but also look at the puppy’s ball/prey drive. He should actively chase a ball or rag, and play with it intently. This ball/prey drive is of utmost importance for any working or competition dog. Without it, you’re not going to go very far. Many amateurs question how much …
I won’t lie to you and say that every puppy that gets adopted from the animal shelter or dog pound is going to grow up to be a nightmare. Just most of them. [And by puppy, I’m talking about a pup from 8 to 16 weeks of age]. Does this mean that you should not consider …
Making the right choice when choosing your next dog or puppy can predict 50 percent of the success you will have with your pet over the next eight to 15 years. Considering that proper socialization, training, and practice makes up the other 50 percent, the dog which you select as your next canine companion should …
This newsletter looks at the top five dogs based on intelligence. And at number five on that list… is the Doberman Pinscher. It is important that the Doberman is trained early on in its life, as they can be quite temperamental. If they are trained they can be great family dogs and really good with …
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Rottweiler training is different from training other breeds in some ways, yet similar in most ways. Rottweiler puppy training is really not any different than puppy training any other breed. Namely: Crate training, house training, teaching boundaries and limitations, controlled socialization and drive building. I go into more detail about how to do each of …
“What does his Rottweiler have, that ours doesn’t?” … she whispered to her husband, horrified that their dog was lunging and pulling at the end of the leash. I’ve heard it a thousand times, when I walk past other Rottie owners. Hi! My name is Adam G. Katz. I’ve personally owned six of these amazing …
Rottweiler rescue groups are non-profit adoption charities that cruise the local animal shelters, humane societies, and SPCAs looking for Rotties they can rescue and place in foster homes to rehabilitate. Or just to keep in a compassionate environment, until a more permanent home can be found. Frequently, this involves addressing some health issues and fixing …
According to Rottweiler history, lore, and breed historians — the Rottweiler is said to be one of the oldest of the herding breeds. Although one must question whether the dogs back then are really anything more than remotely related to the same dogs we love, today? While nobody can doubt that these dogs have herding …
Rottweiler Facts, from the original FCI-Standard N° 147 ORIGIN: Germany. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 06.04.2000. UTILIZATION: Companion, service and working dog. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type, Swiss Mountain- and Cattle Dogs. Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type. With working trial. Rottweiler Fact — BRIEF HISTORICAL …