The Rottweiler is part of the Working (Molossor) group. The Rottweiler is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Rottweiler is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Protection, Schutzhund, Watch Dog The Rottweiler lifestyle is Prefers to be an outdoor dog except in extreme climates

The Rottweiler is susceptible to bloat, parvo virus and hip dysplasia. It should be noted that the enormous popularity of Rottweilers has resulted in careless breeding. This has caused a number of crippling physical and psychological problems within the Rottweiler population. It is important that when contacting a Rottweiler breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.

Please don't purchase your Rottweiler from a petstore which commonly are known to support Rottweiler puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Rottweiler health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Rottweiler breed standard i cpyd from www.wellbredpets.com