What does Owning a Rottweiler say about you? (Explained!) (2024)

Suppose you’re considering adding a rottweiler to your family; congratulations! You’re about to add a beautiful and loving member to your pack. But before you get too far in the process of adopting, we wanted to share with you what owning this breed says about you.

Owning a rottweiler means you have an active lifestyle and want to share it with your Rottie. You are likely a big animal lover that doesn’t mind getting dirty or messy and has a tendency for living on the edge. You are tough on the outside and soft on the inside, and focused on keeping your family home protected.

People with active lifestyles have lots of fun with a rottweiler. This is because the Rottie is a breed that will not get tired quickly and can accompany you on any activity such as jogging, hiking, cycling, swimming, etc.

Rottweilers have a lot of energy, and if they are not taken out for their daily exercise, may become destructive. Let’s dive in further to understand what owning a rottweiler says about you!

Jog Gather up your dog’s leash and ID tags. Take your pup on a jog through the local park or around the neighborhood.

Your rottweiler will enjoy running alongside you as you wind through the twists and turns on an easy path. If you are unsure about bringing your dog on a jog, start slow and build up his stamina.

Swimming is not only good exercise for you and your rottweiler, but it also provides mental stimulation.

Rotties love the water, so bringing him along to play will excite him and tire him out at the same time. Start at a shallow end when introducing your rottweiler to the water and gradually work your pup into deeper water.

If your Rottie is not used to swimming, then he may be afraid of the deep end.

Get out of the city for some hiking with your rottweiler! You can bundle up in layers and take off on an adventure through the mountains or a national forest.

Take plenty of water and snacks for you and your rottweiler to keep their energy level up throughout the hike. Your pup will pant quickly in the colder weather, so make sure he has plenty of breaks and is comfortable all along the way!

Cycling is a great workout for everyone involved. Rottweilers are an active breed that love to run alongside their owners.

Your pup will have a lot of fun cycling with you and he will be getting plenty of exercise as well! Bring your dog along on your next outdoor bicycle ride, just make sure he is wearing his ID tags at all times.

Owning a rottweiler shows that you’re an animal lover, right? While some people might say that having any dog breed shows you are an animal lover, I can’t entirely agree.

Rottweilers are among the most misunderstood of all breeds. They are not natural-born killers or fighting dogs.

Rottweilers make great family pets, but they also need a lot of work and attention.

They are known to be very protective of their owners, which is why many insurance companies won’t insure you if you own one. But rottweilers can become highly protective over anything related to them, such as their owner, family members, or even possessive of toys and food.

Rottweilers need to be trained and socialized from an early age. If not, they will become aggressive towards other dogs, strangers, and even family members! Rottweilers can (and will) attack without any warning and may continue to attack until the threat is gone.

They are large and strong dogs, and their bites are devastating — every bit as powerful as the bites of big dogs like German Shepherds, but often more challenging to control.

Rottweilers are also very tall and heavy dogs. They can be intimidating to strangers and young children who may not know how to react around them. A child could try to play with a rottweiler and get hurt because they don’t know how to act around the dog.

Rottweilers also drool, shed hair on everything in your house, require more maintenance than other breeds (professional grooming by an experienced groomer every few months). The short coat of a rottweiler is easy to maintain yourself, but even then, it will require regular brushing and occasional bathing.

Rottweilers can also be very destructive — they need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation to keep themselves from getting bored. Bored rottweilers tend to dig holes, chew things up and make a huge mess around the house!

As shown above, owning a Rottweiler doesn’t make you an animal lover — It takes an animal lover to be able to take on such a high-maintenance breed as rottweilers.

However, if you have the time and energy required to take care of a rottweiler, I recommend one! Just make sure you always keep an eye on their food and toys — they can become possessive over them quickly.

As most rottweiler owners will attest to, rottweilers smell like wet dogs all of the time, they drool, and some even slobber. So, if you own a Rottie, be prepared to be covered in saliva.

They also shed their fur everywhere, so owning a Rottweiler means that you are used to getting dirty.

Rottweilers also love water and mud; if given a chance, they will roll around in both! They can be pretty challenging to keep clean when they go out for walks because they like to get dirty.

A Rottie’s coat is double layered, which means when it rains or snows, they get dirty, and their undercoat gets wet.

People that own a rottweiler understand the dangers and are prepared to manage them. Rottweilers are large dogs, and they can be very dangerous if not correctly socialized while young.

Responsible owners recognize this and do everything they can to minimize the risks. If you have a Rottweiler, he must be properly trained and supervised around children and other animals.

Owners must also teach their Rotties acceptable behavior. For example, they should not jump up on people or strangers. If the family gets a new baby or any toddlers around, then your rottweiler must be adequately trained not to bite, push over the children or jump on them.

Rottweilers are very smart, so they can also get into trouble when they find something of interest.

They will need an owner who understands how to teach good doggy manners and is willing to spend the time it takes to make sure their pet doesn’t get into any trouble.

Rottweiler owners understand the dangers of owning such a dog breed and are ready to accept the responsibility.

This can be explained because rottweilers are known for their rugged look and demeanor, but they’re gentle creatures once you get to know them.

Rottweilers are known for their rugged look and demeanor. This means that they can act aggressively towards people they do not know because it is in their breed.

However, once you get to know them, they can be gentle creatures, which means they become affectionate, loyal, and intelligent after knowing a person.

Rottweiler owners recognize the considerable size and weight of the breed, which would pose a threat to anyone trying to break into your house.

Rottweilers use their body language well when it comes to showing dominance, and if any person tries to enter your home and show ‘impudence,’ the dog is quick to react.

If the intruder is on the ground, this breed of dog does not leave him until he is away from there.

Another reason rottweilers are good at protecting your family and home is that they can be trained well. This dog breed has been used in police works, and the reason behind this is, they are very obedient.

Your rottweiler stays alert all day long, and it will listen to whatever you say, even when there’s a stranger at your door or within close proximity.

If you’re a rottweiler owner, then the chances are that you have a strong personality and don’t mind being in charge. You likely enjoy being active outdoors with your dog, so if the weather is nice outside- you might be there!

Owning this powerful dog also means that you want to protect your family from any harm coming their way. We know what it feels like to love these loyal companions as they offer us so much joy and unconditional love.

Originally published at https://yourgiantdog.com on November 25, 2021.