Rotterman

A Rotterman is a large breed of dog having a mix of genes of Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher.

Both of these breeds are known for their agility and fierceness, and so is the Rotterman. Being a clever dog with strong and loyal instincts, it is generally employed by people as a guard dog. 

However, don’t let the perceived fierceness scare you, it is an easy-going dog that many pet owners now choose to keep as a family companion dog.

Rotterman is definitely a low-maintenance dog; however, it needs proper training and exercise. It is also important to note that if poorly trained, this wonderful dog can turn aggressive and become hard to handle. 

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History

As already mentioned above, Rotterman is not a purebred dog, but has originated by crossing rottweilers and Doberman pinschers. 

There is very limited information about the history of this dog but has been thought to be first bred in the United States around 30 years ago. Though Rotterman’s history is limited, we can look at its ancestors to get a clearer understanding.

Rottweiler is a guard dog from Germany whose history goes back to ancient Rome where it originated by crossing the local farming dogs with the Molossus dogs. 

Rottweiler’s name comes from Rottweil, a German town where they were used primarily as cattle dogs. The breed gained popularity in the United States in the 1920s due to their strength and agility.

Doberman is also a native German dog, and is actually a descendant of Rottweiler. It originated in the 1890s by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector by profession, who bred different breeds of dogs in order to get the perfect powerful tax collector dog that could also protect him.

Doberman pinscher is a clever dog with impressive strength, and has also been used in war and marines by the USA in the second world war.

Temperament and Behavior

• When it comes to the Rotterman’s personality, it’s quite random. They can either have a rottweiler personality, a Doberman personality or a perfect mixture of both. 
• However, one of the main qualities of Rotterman, which is consistent, is that they are fiercely loyal.
• They are also very protective, clever, and active. If trained properly, they can turn out to be great family pets and can cohabitate peacefully with other breeds of dogs. 
• Rottermans are large dogs that need a lot of training while growing up. They love toys and love to chew on bones.
• They don’t bark a lot but can be suspicious of people they don’t know and can get aggressive with them. 

Health and Care 

• While Rottermans are generally healthy, they can have any of the health problems that their ancestors suffer from, depending on the dominant genes they inherit. 
• They can live up to 12 years easily without any serious health issues, but it is essential that you buy them from a reputed breeder and take them to the vet frequently to check for any underlying problems. 

Common Health Problems 

1. Narcolepsy
2. Allergies
3. Eye issues
4. Albinism
5. Von Willebrand’s disease
6. Panosteitis
7. Joint dysplasia
8. Bone cancer

Grooming 

Rottermans are low-maintenance dogs that don’t require much grooming. However, they tend to shed a lot, and don’t get fooled by their short fur.

Brushing their coat everyday will maintain its health and remove any loose fur. 

Bathe your dog once in a while only when it’s essential, as too much bathing can cause them to lose their natural protective oil.

Clip their nails and brush their teeth once in a couple of weeks to make sure they don’t get too dirty.

Training 

• Rottermans are large dogs that require a good amount of training, especially when they are young. 
• They have an independent personality and can also be really stubborn, so if you are a new pet owner it is advised to take help of a professional trainer.

However, they are very smart dogs and it won’t take long to train them properly. Just be a bit firm and serious with the training and they will follow through pretty quickly.

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