{"id":104392,"date":"2022-04-22T12:35:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:35:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:35:13","slug":"are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Rottweilers good family dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_good_family_dogs\" title=\"Are Rottweilers good family dogs?\">Are Rottweilers good family dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_Rottweiler_dogs_aggressive\" title=\"Are Rottweiler dogs aggressive?\">Are Rottweiler dogs aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#How_much_do_Rottweiler_puppies_cost\" title=\"How much do Rottweiler puppies cost?\">How much do Rottweiler puppies cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_there_2_different_types_of_Rottweilers\" title=\"Are there 2 different types of Rottweilers?\">Are there 2 different types of Rottweilers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_usually_aggressive\" title=\"Are Rottweilers usually aggressive?\">Are Rottweilers usually aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Is_a_Rottweiler_a_good_first_dog\" title=\"Is a Rottweiler a good first dog?\">Is a Rottweiler a good first dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are Rottweilers high maintenance?\">Are Rottweilers high maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_to_children\" title=\"Are Rottweilers aggressive to children?\">Are Rottweilers aggressive to children?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Is_a_Rottweiler_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a Rottweiler a good family dog?\">Is a Rottweiler a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#What_happens_if_a_Rottweiler_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a Rottweiler bites you?\">What happens if a Rottweiler bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Do_Rottweilers_turn_on_you\" title=\"Do Rottweilers turn on you?\">Do Rottweilers turn on you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-rottweilers-good-family-dogs-2\/#Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_to_strangers\" title=\"Are Rottweilers aggressive to strangers?\">Are Rottweilers aggressive to strangers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_good_family_dogs\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers good family dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Rottweilers good family dogs? Rottweilers are people dogs and are affectionate and loyal toward their families. <b>They are great family members and are excellent guard dogs for families as well. They tend to follow their favorite person from room to room, so they are always within eyesight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweiler_dogs_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Rottweiler dogs aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 2008 canine aggression study found that <b>Rottweilers are average in aggressiveness towards their owners and other dogs, but tend to be more aggressive than average towards strangers. Rottweilers are also very territorial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_Rottweiler_puppies_cost\"><\/span>How much do Rottweiler puppies cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because Rotties are such a popular breed, they are bred in unregulated environments and are available from unregistered breeders. <b>An unregistered puppy can cost around R3 000, while registered puppies from reputable breeders start at R6 000 and can cost anything from R9 000 to R15 000 for champion stock<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_2_different_types_of_Rottweilers\"><\/span>Are there 2 different types of Rottweilers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, how many types of Rottweiler are ultimately there? The answer is two: <b>the well-bred ones and the badly bred ones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_usually_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers usually aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 2008 canine aggression study found that <b>Rottweilers are average in aggressiveness towards their owners and other dogs, but tend to be more aggressive than average towards strangers. Rottweilers are also very territorial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Rottweiler_a_good_first_dog\"><\/span>Is a Rottweiler a good first dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not recommended for first-time owners, the rottweiler needs extensive and continuous socialization to be a good family companion. However, this intelligent, confident dog is easy to keep in spite of the size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They require training and plenty of socialization. In smaller spaces, and with too little human guidance and interaction, a bored Rottie can develop behavioral problems. The short Rottweiler coat requires minimal grooming, so <b>Rotties are not a high-maintenance pet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_to_children\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers aggressive to children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rottweilers love their owners because that&#8217;s where their loyalty lies. If the children are seen as members of the pack, you can bet they&#8217;ll extend their loyalty to the kids. As such, <b>any aggression towards them are rare with proper training<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Rottweiler_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a Rottweiler a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Rottweilers good family dogs? Rottweilers are people dogs and are affectionate and loyal toward their families. <b>They are great family members and are excellent guard dogs for families as well. They tend to follow their favorite person from room to room, so they are always within eyesight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_Rottweiler_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a Rottweiler bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Victims of Rottweiler bites and attacks are likely to have <b>serious injuries that will require extensive medical care. Severe bites can require stitches and even surgery to repair the damage. Also, adult victims may lose time from work while recovering from their injuries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Rottweilers_turn_on_you\"><\/span>Do Rottweilers turn on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those facts are directly at odds with the <b>false notion that Rottweilers turn on their owners. Surely if that were true, these dogs would not be such a popular breed! Yes, there have been instances where Rottweilers have attacked and bitten their owners, but those cases can be found with virtually any dog breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Rottweilers_aggressive_to_strangers\"><\/span>Are Rottweilers aggressive to strangers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aggression against strangers is quite common with Rottweilers as well. The breed makes great guard dogs. But when you&#8217;re walking down the sidewalk or visiting a dog park, it can become a real problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Rottweilers good family dogs?Are Rottweiler dogs aggressive?How much do Rottweiler puppies cost?Are there 2 different types of Rottweilers?Are Rottweilers usually aggressive?Is a Rottweiler a good first dog?Are Rottweilers high maintenance?Are Rottweilers aggressive to children?Is a Rottweiler a good family dog?What happens if a Rottweiler bites you?Do Rottweilers turn on you?Are Rottweilers&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104392"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104392"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104392\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}