Rottweilers are a very popular breed of working dogs. Many people use them as watchmen. Their coat color is usually black-brown, occasionally there are light spots. This article is about white rottweilers.
Description albino dogs
The completely white color of the Rottweiler's wool is unnatural, the presence of even a few white spots is considered a great disadvantage. Dogs who are not lucky to be born with such a deviation from the standard of appearance, can not participate in exhibitions, they are not allowed to further selection and breeding.
Of course, the color of wool does not affect the guard and other qualities, and nothing prevents you from having such a pet to guard a country house or a dacha.
There are cases when the Rottweiler's wool begins to lose its natural black color, becoming covered like gray hair. This is a consequence of a disease called vitiligo. This is not an infection, but an immune disorder leading to the cessation of the production of eumelanin pigment. The cause of this disease can be severe stress or allergic reactions to drugs or chemicals.
Predisposition to vitiligo can be passed on to offspring, so these dogs are usually sterilized in order to prevent the appearance of inferior offspring. The structure of the body and other characteristics of white rottweilers are no different from their usual black counterparts. The weight of females usually ranges from 35 to 48 kg, depending on the size, in males the body weight is in the range of 50-60 kg. The height at the withers of females varies from 56 to 63 cm, for males - from 61 to 68 cm.
Rottweilers have a slightly elongated muzzle, wide-set triangular ears of small size, large nostrils, wide nose, clearly defined cheekbones and nose lines. The eyes are dark brown in color, almond-shaped. Build strong, muscular.
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If the Rottweiler Albino is provided with proper conditions and care, its life expectancy will be the same as that of healthy counterparts - about 10 years. It should be noted that the disease can manifest itself in both an adult dog and a small puppy. An effective method of treating the disease does not yet exist, the recommendations of doctors are reduced to taking drugs containing B vitamins, as well as zinc and copper, which increase the body's ability to resist the disease.
Peculiarities of keeping such dogs are quite simple - to avoid exacerbating the symptoms, it is necessary to protect the pet from various stresses and other factors that may adversely affect the health of the dog.
This does not mean that he should create "greenhouse conditions" and keep him in a "golden cage." White rottweiler needs walks and active games in the fresh air, as well as the sincere attention of the owner. Positive emotions and love can work wonders.
Check with your vet about feeding your pet. The best option, of course, is holistic feed - they are made only from natural ingredients, without using any synthetic additives in the form of preservatives or flavors. But the disadvantage of such nutrition is its high cost and scarcity, not everyone can afford to spend large sums on food for dogs.
Useful tips
If you are tempted by the unusual appearance of an albino rottweiler and want to buy a puppy or adult dog, Listen to a few simple tips.
- Since white spots are a sign that the dog is sick, pay attention to the price at which you are offered a dog - it should be low.
- Before buying an adult dog, be sure to look at its behavior - if it is calm and friendly, then the disease did not have time to go far and it is possible to stop further complications.
- Be sure to ask the previous owner of the diet and diet of the dog, as well as what dietary supplements she was given. This will help you slightly reduce the negative impact of a change of owner. Also try not to change the mode of walking and sleeping the dog.
- If you want to buy a puppy, do not take a newborn - the optimal age in the case of a Rottweiler is 3-6 months. If at birth the puppy had only a few bright spots, and then they grew, it is better to give up the purchase. The immune system of such puppies is greatly weakened, so it is likely that they will be weak and painful. If the dog has few plots of hair lightening, the risk of disease progression is quite small.
- Love your pet, pay attention to it, emotional contact with the owner is very important for dogs. Watch your pet's health, because weakening of immunity is not a joke.
About the causes of this color in the Rottweiler can be found in the video below.
