Category: Rottweiler Health
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Rottweiler Breeder Health Testing Checklist
Use this Rottweiler breeder health testing checklist to verify hips, heart, genetics, temperament, records, and the standards behind a well-bred puppy.
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Rottweiler Dog Food
So we have been doing a lot of research and testing quality Rottweiler Dog Food for our Rottweilers over the last few years. Before we would recommend two different brands of food for Adult Rottweilers and Rottweiler puppies. As with any successful breeding program you have to do what is best for your breeding stock…
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Rottweiler’s Scissor Bites
What You Should Know About Rottweiler’s Scissor Bites If you’ve read our article on puppy biting and teething, you’ve surely taken interest in the way your Rottweiler puppy’s teeth is developing. Once they get their full set of adult teeth, Rottweilers should end up with a dentition structure called the scissor bite. Having a proper…
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Parvo and Rottweilers
Parvovirus and Rottweilers: What You Need To Know Welcoming a new puppy in the family or household may be one of the most exciting things. He’s small, he’s cute. Your kids are happy to finally have a pet. Everything seems to be going well until one day you notice a change in your happy puppy’s…
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Natural vs. a Docked Tail Entail?
The Truth About Rottweiler Tails: What Does Having a Natural vs. a Docked Tail Entail? Introduction Close your eyes and imagine a dog. Now, make a mental note of every part you remember in your mind. We’d bet one of them is definitely their tails, right? Understandable. It is no secret that our dogs use…
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Hip Dysplasia
Rottweiler health: What to do if your Rottweiler has hip dysplasia Being a dog parent to a Rottweiler is an amazing and fulfilling experience but it also comes with great responsibility. Like other medium to large dog breeds, Rottweilers are prone to certain diseases because of their genetics. Hip dysplasia is one of the most…
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Rottweiler Grooming
The Basics of German Rottweiler Grooming Rottweiler grooming is not as complex and time-consuming. It requires less time as compared to other breeds of dogs. Rottweilers are low maintenance, and by following a fixed daily routine, it takes only 10 minutes to groom your precious Rottweiler. Start with a ‘Once Over’ Before grooming your imported…
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Managing Rottweiler Health
Managing your Rottweiler’s Health Managing the health of your Rottweiler is just as important as managing your own health. Rottweilers are friendly and playful and taking care of their health is necessary for maintaining the energy levels of your beloved pet. You need to be aware of the common Rottweiler health problems, for instance Rottweilers…
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Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
Comparative Neurology Program & Animal Molecular Genetics Laboratory University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine Researchers at the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, working with collaborators around the world, have found the mutation associated with Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP) in Rottweilers. Using the latest whole genome sequencing approach to identify disease…
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Spayed and Neutered
I seem to get this question a lot so I figured I would write something up to explain my position on spay and neutering your Rottweiler Puppy. A long good read with FACTS from 4 case studies. King Rottweilers recommends you do not spay your rottweiler until at least 12 months of age and neuter…