The Rottweiler is one of those dog breeds that ideally embodies the functions of guarding and protecting both the premises and the person. It is not a secret that this dog is accustomed to wearing a black outfit, but occasionally you can see ads for the sale of golden puppies. It is worthwhile to figure out whether there really is such a color, and what are the reasons for its appearance.
Features
A breed like the Rottweiler has a long history. Ever since the Middle Ages, dogs have been used in various fields: grazing, guarding houses, and helping soldiers in war. Only in the 20th century did the breed regain its standard, and dogs began to be recruited to serve in the police, as well as assistants in rescue operations. Such popularity has remained to this day.
If we talk about the color of the Rottweilers, then here we can note only one, standard. This is a black color with a red tan. All other colors, including golden, are the result of mixing breeds, and are not recognized by the standard. Purebred golden Rottweilers are extremely difficult to find, almost always they are mestizos. However, such a dog is no worse than the rest, its character traits are the same as those of black rottweilers. The animal may well be used for protection or just be a friend to its owner. But participation in the exhibition for mestizos is banned, as is breeding.
Consider some of the advantages of gold rottweilers:
- they are smart and hardy dogs;
- unusual color will certainly attract attention and will delight other people;
- animals are loyal to the owners, they will protect them to the last;
- do not require special care;
- love children very much.
Cons are also available:
- the owner of the dog should be an active, strong person in body and spirit;
- animals are wayward, difficult to train;
- these are large dogs, keeping in an apartment is problematic;
- require frequent and moving walks.
Specific traits
Golden Rottweiler is a strong and large animal. The weight of boys reaches 52 kg, girls usually weigh no more than 42 kg. Male growth ranges from 60-70 cm, females - up to 63. The head of the dog is powerful, large, but does not look too massive. The nose is wide, black, lips tightly closed, also necessarily black. The eyes are medium in size, brown in color. Teeth and jaw strong, strong, scissor bite observed. The ears are triangular, drooping.
The body of the dog is muscular, the chest is very well developed. The neck is thick, has an average length. The back is straight, the stomach does not sag. Paws are well developed, muscular. The front limbs are straightforward, the hind limbs are slightly twisted. The tail can be either docked or not, in which case it will have an average length. The coat is hard to the touch, but the undercoat will be softer.
In addition, it should be remembered that this standard can fluctuate, since the golden Rottweiler (if it is a mestizo) is quite capable of inheriting some external features from a parent of another breed.
Content
In general, representatives of the Rottweiler breed live a rather long life - at least 10 years. But for this, animals need to be provided with good conditions of stay.
Rottweilers should preferably be kept in a private house. In warm seasons, the dog will feel great in the yard, where there is a comfortable booth or aviary. In winter, the animal needs to be taken to the house. A place to rest is arranged before buying a puppy. It should not be located on a blown place or near batteries, or where they constantly go. In addition, you will need to purchase bowls, toys, a leash and a muzzle.
Walk the golden rottweilers at least 2 times a day, walks themselves should last not less than half an hour, the long duration of the dog perceive with a bang. Walking should be combined with active jogging, games.
By the way, not all dogs will like this anymore - basically Rottweilers love to wander quietly. In this case, dogs should be attracted to treats.
Caring for the animals is completely easy. Golden Rottweilers comb twice a week, bathing will be needed only twice a year. However, the feet should be washed after each walk. Claws cut only when there is a need. But in general, the dogs themselves bite them or wash them on hard ground. Ears and eyes are checked weekly, cleaned with special preparations, which you can buy at a veterinary pharmacy. Simultaneously brush teeth, a swab sprinkled with soda is used for this.
Golden Rottweilers are fed twice a day, for this you can use both store-bought and natural feeds. It is also worth noting that dogs are incredibly prone to weight gain, they like to overeat, so the amount of food you need to adjust. If the animal begins to recover, the daily rate is cut by a third. Once a week, dogs are recommended a fasting day on fermented milk products. Water should always be in unlimited quantities.
If preference is given to “natural”, the Rottweilers are given only lean meat, boiled fillet of sea fish, porridge.
A couple of times a week, chicken eggs are introduced into the diet, and sour milk, vegetables and sunflower oil are required. As for the prohibited products, it is worth noting fatty meat, river fish, sweets, citrus fruits, and tubular bones. All food is served to dogs warm and at the allotted time. After 15 minutes, the bowl is removed, even if the animal has ignored its contents.
Parenting
In order for the Golden Rottweiler puppy to grow up loyal and obedient, the education process should be started from the first day. It is worth noting that for this breed it is advisable to find a professional trainer who knows his job well.This is true if the puppy of this breed is your first dog, and before that you had nothing to do with guard and fighting dogs. remember, that a situation left to chance, constant indulgence of the puppy, laziness of the owner himself can lead to the fact that a naughty, aggressive creation will grow out of a small lump, which will be very difficult to re-educate.
If you are already an experienced dog breeder, and feel within yourself the strength to raise an animal on your own, then you should start with simple commands, and the duration of the classes should be defined as 10-15 minutes. By two months, the baby should know his nickname, and also understand when he is ordered to go to his place or call to eat. By three, the dog should be taught to walk on a leash, as well as the commands "fu" and "not".
In addition, the dog should already be able to give a paw. At 5 months, the Golden Rottweiler is taught that it is impossible to take foreign objects from the ground, the ability to go next to the owner.
A six-month-old puppy already knows the commands "voice", "bring" and others. From this age, dogs are taught to search for objects by smell. In a year, the animal is trained in the methods of apprehending criminals, the dog must learn the “face” command, be able to protect the owner from any misfortune. By the way it is at 6 months that animals show the greatest resistance to lessons. Puppies "feel" the owner for weaknesses, try to establish their authority, can growl. Such actions must be punished: lift by the scruff of the neck, easily knock on the nose, pick up a treat.
The socialization of the Golden Rottweiler should take place in parallel with his education. You need to walk with the puppy, introduce it to other dogs and people. Thus, the dog will memorize new smells and sounds, which will contribute to the formation of a healthy psyche.
During walks, the owner should remember that his task is calm behavior. If you start to swear with other people, raise your voice, the animal will regard this as a threat, and will attack the offender of its owner. And this is fraught with huge fines.
How to choose a puppy?
Those who decided to buy a golden Rottweiler should not forget that under the guise of such an unusual puppy they often sell mestizos. These dogs can also be bought and raised, with good care they will prove to be excellent. But one should take into account the fact that no one bears responsibility for the nature of the mestizo. Therefore, experts do not recommend buying rottweilers from hand, it is better to contact the nursery.
There are certain documents in the nursery for the golden rottweilers, which clearly indicate that this is a color marriage. Finding real golden individuals is extremely difficult, but it's still real if you need just such a dog.
The appearance of the baby should not be different from that of other puppies from the litter. There should be no signs of poor health, weakness, lethargy. The animal can not growl, rush at the buyer, clog into a corner.
Ideally, the acquired puppy should be about 2-3 months old, and his mom - up to 8 years. The breeder should also be required to report on vaccinations of puppies and x-rays of the joints of the parents. This is necessary to exclude the genetic diseases of the future pet. In addition, do not forget to check the courage of the kids. To do this, clap your hands loudly or drop a loud object next to the puppies. The crumbs, promising to be brave watchmen, will quickly run to the sound source, while the fearful puppies will whine and run in different directions.
About the features of the breed, see below.
