A guide from Vom Eisenwacht Rottweiler – Ethical Breeding, Responsible Ownership The festive season is a time of celebration, gatherings, and joy. For our Rottweilers, however, this time of year can bring unfamiliar noises, increased activity, and heightened stress—especially
Vital Role of Ethical Breeding
What the Netherlands Can Teach South Africa About Ending the Crisis of Homeless Dogs — and the Vital Role of Ethical Breeding The Netherlands recently became the first country in the world to eliminate the heartbreaking issue of homeless
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How to Prepare to Own a Rottweiler Puppy: A Comprehensive Guide.
How to Prepare to Own a Rottweiler Puppy: A Comprehensive Guide Rottweilers are known for their loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature. Welcoming a Rottweiler puppy into your home can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with serious responsibilities.
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Rottweiler Puppy Brain Development
Rottweiler Puppy Brain Development: A Guide to Growth and Behavior Rottweilers are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strong work ethic. Like all dogs, their behavior and learning ability are deeply rooted in the way their brains develop from
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Good Nutrition for Rottweiler Dogs: A Complete Guide
Good Nutrition for Rottweiler Dogs: A Complete Guide Rottweilers are powerful, intelligent, and loyal dogs known for their muscular build and high energy levels. To keep them healthy and thriving, it’s crucial to provide proper nutrition tailored to their unique
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Are Rottweilers good family dogs?
Are Rottweilers good family dogs? Whatever your ‘family’ entails…rottweilers are excellent family dogs. Writing from the perspective of a Rottweiler owner and an ethical breeder, we have rottweilers in our home as well as toddlers. Anyone hearing this will obviously
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Are Rottweiler’s Dangerous?
Are Rottweiler’s dangerous ? It’s all in the way you raise them- is a recurring statement on the discussion regarding if Rottweiler’s are aggressive and dangerous. On the other side of this never-ending debate the breed itself gets blamed,
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Why Do Rottweilers Have White On Their Chest?
White breasted Rottweilers Ever noticed that some Rottweiler’s have a white spot on their chest, paws and sometimes even their faces? Is this part of their genetic blueprint, health state indication or a genetic mutation? We’ll be delving into
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What were Rottweilers bred for?
What were Rottweilers bred for? Ever gazed at your Rottweiler with a keen interest on where they actually came from and what they were bred for ? Well , we at Vom Eisenwacht wanted to investigate the history and
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DOG TRAINING: DOG TRAINING SECRETS EVERY PUP PARENT SHOULD KNOW
The Crucial Thing Every Pup Parent Should Know About Dog Training Ever wonder if your pup needs a dog trainer, even if he’s usually well-behaved? The truth is, every dog and his owner can benefit from working with a professional
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Separation Anxiety Negatively Impacts Quality of Life
Separation Anxiety It is in the Rottweiler’s nature to become loyal to the leader of his/her pack – the one he/she considers to be his/her master. It is also in his/her nature to become restless or provoked once his/her master
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KUSA Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Grading
After numerous investigations and discussions, KUSA and the SA Veterinary Association, have decided to change South Africa’s Hip Dysplasia grading scheme to the more internationally recognized FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) system. The new system was implemented as from January 2007.
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Top 12 Behavioural Problems in Dogs
DIGGINGNumber one behavioural problem in dogs is digging. Dogs like to dig, and you’ll need to train them to get them to stop. You need to catch your dog in the act to stop digging. Say “no” and distract him
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Bringing Your New Puppy Home
This is an important time for your puppy, what they learn and experience now will shape future behaviour. Your new puppy isn’t fully vaccinated yet but it’s important to continue socialisation by exposing your puppy positively to experiences.
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Rottweiler Breed Standard
Utilization: Companion, service and working dog Classification FCI: Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type and Swiss Mountain- and Cattle Dogs and other breeds) Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type With working trial. Brief historical summary: The Rottweiler is considered to
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Deadly Canine Parvovirus
Parvovirus, or parvo/cat flu, in dogs is a highly contagious and is often a fatal viral disease that attacks the gastrointestinal system of the animal, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Unvaccinated puppies younger than four months old are most at risk.
