Rottweilers

Rottweilers were bred by farmers in the South-West German region of Rottweil as driving and guarding dogs for cattle and other livestock. In more recent history, Rottweilers have been used as guard dogs for property. They also, sadly, became a bit of a macho "status dog" throughout the 80s and 90s, earning them a reputation for aggression. Because of their strength and trainable nature, they’re also used as working dogs by the police and armed forces. While a lot of the bad press might be undeserved, if you want a Rottweiler puppy to blossom into a family dog , it’s a good idea to maintain an even temperament yourself and devote plenty of time to training this confident and strong-willed breed. Rottweiler types and colors Everyone recognizes the traditional black Rottie with tan jowls, but did you know that’s not the only color they come in? Although they’re not recognized as "breed standard" by the American Kennel Club, there are some rare but beautiful white, red, and even albino Rottweilers. It’s more common for non-black-and-tan Rottweilers to actually be mixed with another breed of dog rather than with pedigrees. Some popular Rottweiler mixes are: They’re very rare, but long-haired Rottweilers also exist. They’re bred from two dogs with the recessive gene for longer coats, which means that not even all pups in the litter will have this shaggier coat. Be careful if you see miniature Rottweilers for sale. This isn’t a true breed; they’re likely to either be mixed with a much smaller breed or to be a Rottweiler with dwarfism, which can come with a host of health issues. If you want a compact dog, a Rottweiler isn’t the breed for you. Rottweiler temperament and characteristics Rottweilers are calm, confident dogs. But they aren’t usually the sort of dog who will enthusiastically greet new canine and human friends by jumping all over them. They’re dogs that love having a job to do, which is why they do well as police and guard dogs. But their huge size and weight shouldn’t be taken lightly. Although much of their aggressive reputation stems from individual dogs being abused, neglected, and trained to fight or bite, responsible owners will need to make sure their Rottie gets plenty of training and socialization from an early age. How much does dog insurance cost for Rottweilers? In 2022, the average monthly premium for Rottweiler insurance was $80. That's more than double the average cost across all dog breeds and ages, which was $37 per month. Keep in mind that these are just averages based on data from all customer premiums, including the pricier ones. Your pet's age and location will heavily affect your monthly price, and it's possible your premium will differ from the average. L earn more about insuring your Rottweiler today. Rotties can be expensive to insure because they’re predisposed to a few genetic health conditions that can be costly to treat. They’re also very large dogs. Large breeds are often more costly to treat than smaller breeds when it comes to medication and surgery. In 2022, the average claim that ManyPets received for Rottweilers was $655, but we received Rottweiler claims that ran as high as about $5,800. Make sure you choose a plan that can actually help you pay for the sorts of expensive conditions that Rottweilers can suffer from. Unlike many other pet insurance providers, ManyPets doesn't place any annual or lifetime limits on reimbursement. Rottweiler Health Conditions Rottweilers have a congenital (inherited) risk of heart problems, including a narrowing of the arteries called subaortic stenosis (SAS). This condition is often associated with heart murmurs. Most commonly, subaortic stenosis is treated with beta-blockers, which are relatively inexpensive. However, it’s likely your vet will need to perform an echocardiogram to diagnose SAS and possibly perform additional echocardiograms to continue monitoring the condition throughout your dog's life. Echocardiograms can be pricey—as much as $500–$600 each. Thanks to their size, weight, and high activity levels, Rottweilers are also at risk of cruciate ligament rupture and hip/elbow dysplasia . In 2022, ManyPets received Rottweiler claims for hip dysplasia that ran as high as about $730. But hip and elbow dysplasia costs can be much higher if your dog needs surgery. Certain surgeries for hip/elbow dysplasia can cost $3,500 or more for each hip or elbow that’s operated on. It’s a good idea to purchase dog insurance when your Rottweiler’s still a puppy. That way, you're unlikely to run into any pre-existing condition exclusions, and your dog will still be covered if these conditions develop later in life. Rottweiler popularity

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