My neighbors rottweiler keeps coming to my yard. What can I do to him?
You've got loads of answers there to go through, but I would just like to say that I am with you all the way on this. The last thing we need in our breed (rotties) is irresponsible people like your neighbour who allow their rottie to wander into someone else's garden. I would be as cross as you are. However, please don't take it out on the dog. Go through the legal methods and hope they listen.
My rottweiler is 8 weeks pregnant and still not show why?
My rottie is 8 weeks pregnant today but still not showing. This is her first pregnancy. Her teats are a little swollen. She isnt eating like she used to. She is digging a deep hole out back and shredded a blanket she uses to sleep on? Please help? Give me answers to the question not your opinion abd please please no insults.
Who would win, Rottweiler vs what other dog?
I know I am sick of hearing people talk about their pit bull beating other dogs up too. It's really annoying. I don't know though. But good luck my friend.
How to convince parents to let me get a rottweiler puppy?
**DO NOT listen to "pickle", she obviously doesn't know what she is talking about!!! I grew up with a rottweiler and she was the sweetest dog you could ever ask for, to both my brother and I! When trained and raised the right way, no dog should be mean/aggressive. We own a 6-month-old rottie and he LOVES everyone, whenever someone comes over our house, he always wants that person to pet him and pay attention to him and he'll even walk around an whine, when they don't! Rottweilers are one of the most loyal and intelligent dog breeds out there; just like with any dog, you have to train them or you will run into problems later on down the road, that could have been prevented with proper training! I would just read and educate yourself about the breed (there are lots of books about rottweilers out there) and prove to your parents, that you are responsible enough to take on the challenge of a puppy, trust me, you will face some challenges!!! We planned for 3 yrs. before we got our rottie, since it is a huge commitment (most dogs live an average of 10 yrs.), you want to make sure you're ready for anything and everything, that's why everyone says to educate yourself and to train your dog (you do not want to deal with a 100lb. dog with no manners or respect for its owners)!
My dog keeps taking care of her dead puppy. She gave birth to three puppies. Two of them were born dead and the third died recently after a week. What can I do to dispose of the dead puppy without upsetting her?
It's best to remove the puppy as soon as possible. Some will argue this must be done ASAP, but others emphasize the importance of not removing it too quickly.If removed immediately, before she can grasp the fact that it is dead, taking it away may be very upsetting to her. Because mothers know (or have a rough idea of) how many puppies are in their litter, they tend to become extremely frantic when one is removed. (You will see--in both living and dead puppies--a mother "counts" her puppies by placing her nose to each, and when one goes missing she will search for it relentlessly).That being said, when/if she is able to grasp its death, she will mourn it. So unfortunately, this is going to be tough on her no matter what. But she can and will recover, more quickly than you might expect.So while this may be a bit disturbing for you, I recommend waiting a little while before taking the pup away might be the best option.If the mother or other pups seem ill in anyway, however, take the dead pup away and bring them to the vet ASAP.Do not let *too* much time pass, either. Parasites and other diseases that may have contributed to it's death can easily be passed to the mother and the other puppies. If too much of time has passed (over a day or two), to the point where the puppy begins to decay and she still insists on trying to care for it, then it is time to remove the puppy, despite the stress it may cause. She may follow it to the grave or search the house for it.*Opinions vary on this matter, but I personally believe that in this case, its best to try to remove it when she is not able to see you doing it.However, this is a severe and unlikely scenario...The most likely scenario is that she will soon realize it is dead (temperature, rigidity, scent, etc.), and when she does she will be more comfortable with you separating it from her.Also: call your vet to have the deceased puppy tested, to make sure it is not carrying a disease or anything else that could cause the rest of the litter harm. See web MD's section on Canine Herpes Virus for more info on diseases/illness & the importance of getting the litter tested.This website is also very helpful/provides general information on caring for new litters, and what to do when a puppy dies: Care of the Pregnant DogHope this helped!
I am thinking about getting a rottweiler. Tell me the breeds pros and cons. Are they escape artists? or will?
OMG, to the individual who stated outside only, you are sadly mistaken as to knowing a Rottweiler. I am on Rottie # 3 and 4 and have been a Rottie owner for over 10 years. All of mine have been rescues, all have their own personalities and pro and cons. I perfer rescues because there are so many adoptable homeless ones that need a second chanse. I also do obdedience with them and they are whip smart and do well in excelling in it. I also do assisted living visits with them at nursing homes. I love the breed and would not trade them for the world. The are a very strong breed both physically and mentally. If you are not the type of person to take charge and be the alpha role, they will walk right over you. They need direction, guidance and rules. They are no outside dogs. If you plan to keep your Rottie outside al the time, please do not get one. They are extremly family oriented and enjoy being inside with their family. They are loyal and extremly loving. They actually do very with kids if socialized with them. But like any dog, never leave a child unsupervised with them. If you get one, please please please socialize socialize socialize and train train train. A well socialized and trained Rottie will make a great ambassador to the breed and will show people they are not what the media hypes them to be. They need a job a do being they are working dogs, and like any dog, a bored Rottie is a destructive one. Grooming is pretty easy and easy to brush. They do shed but are more seasonal shedders. So normally spring and fall they will blow their coats and this is when you will see fur all over the place. There is a huge controversy over German and American. A Rottie is a Rottie is a Rottie. All Rotties are German decent, this is where they orginated, but some people will say the German lines are the more stockier and blocked head while the Americans are more taller and smaller head. It is actually all in the breeding genetics and what constitues the standard. I have been stereotyped and discriminated myself over the years for having them so be prepaered for that and make sure you homeowners insurance allows Rotties. There are some people who will not hestitate to show their dislike to you. So just be prepaered for that. I hope this has helped, good luck