Rottweiler weight and height: basic breed parameters

The Rottweiler breed stands out for its massive physique and powerful jaws. For their large size, the great strength and endurance of these dogs among others is often called "athletes." Far from the world of dog breeders, people consider these pets fighting, but this is a mistake. By itself, this kind of good-natured and a little lazy, but the need for early training and socialization does not cancel. Today we look at what height and weight are permissible for this breed.

So that the pet grew up beautiful and properly folded, control is needed for its weight and height since birth. At the beginning of your life (with proper nutrition), the pet will surprise you with its development rates. By 6 months, weight will increase 10 times, and growth - at least 3 times. This is a normal indicator for the breed described.

By age, you need to adjust the power of his four-legged friend.

In order not to harm the immature baby, you need to correctly approach the choice of products and diet. At this age, breast milk will be sufficient, provided that the bitch consumes the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals. At this point, the growth of a puppy at the withers will be 20-22 cm, and weight - from 3.5 to 4.5 kg.

At 2 months, the puppy should first try raw meat, which must be cut into small pieces (it will be very difficult for him to gnaw a large piece). At this time, it is time to include in the diet fermented milk products, as well as eggs, vegetables and cereals.

Baby should eat 6 times a day. A day pet should receive:

• not less than 200 grams of meat;
• 400 milliliters of milk;
• 100 grams of cereal;
• 150 grams of cottage cheese and the same amount of vegetables.

At this point, the height should be at least 29–33 cm; the puppy weighs 8–9 kg.

At the age of 3 months, the pet should be transferred to 5 meals a day, increasing the total amount of food. Meat should not be less than 500 grams per day. Milk up to 500, and cottage cheese, cereals and vegetables - up to 200 grams per day. At this time, the puppy should weigh 14–17 kg, and its growth should be 47–48 cm.

In 4 months there will be no important changes in the diet. Continue to feed as before. Grow a puppy at this time will be 50–51 cm, and weight - 17–23 kg.

In 5 months it's time to reduce the number of meals up to 4 times. Increase the portion of meat to 500 grams per day, and croup - not less than 250 grams. Weight at this age should be 24-31 kg, and height - 56 cm.

At 6 months, you need to transfer the animal to a three-time feeding system with an increase in the daily allowance of cereals up to 300 grams. Weight at this point should be 30–35 kg, height - 61–64 cm.

At this age, the introduction of additional feed into the diet is allowed. This should be done gradually in small portions. The number of meals your pet can adjust on its own, it is important to do this after an equal period of time. His height should be 61–64 cm, weight - 34–40 kg.

It is important to monitor the puppy's posture. So that he does not hunch, a bowl of food should be placed at chest level.The most convenient way to do this will be a special high bracket. Remember that the Rottweiler is prone to overeating, therefore it is necessary to precisely adjust its portion. If she is small, the growth of the puppy can slow down, and in case of overeating, health problems can begin.

At this age, the dimensions should be: weight - 36–46 kg, height - 62–66 cm.

At this point, you have an almost adult dog in front of you, but with proper nutrition, further growth will continue. The number of meals in the described period, it is time to reduce to 2 times a day.

The parameters of a 9-month Rottweiler: weight - 36–50 kg, height - 63–67 cm.

Meat is better to give raw, but in order to avoid infection by parasites, some owners freeze it or pour boiling water before feeding. It is important to remember that lamb and pork can not be given to dogs due to the high fat content of this meat, which negatively affects the condition of the liver of the animal.

At the age of 10 months, the parameters of the animal should be: weight - 36–50 kg, height - 63–67 cm.

The points listed above are indications close to ideal for this breed, but if your puppy is not enough to reach them, this is not critical. There is nothing special in the fact that animals from the same litter grow at different speeds. Consider that height and weight are not the most important indicators of proper development, better to pay more attention the general condition of the pet, monitor how active and healthy he is.

This question can not be given a specific answer. The parameters of an adult dog consist of several factors:

• genetics;
• conditions in which the puppy was growing up;
• food quality;
• the duration of walks and runs;
• Exercises during training.

Let's talk in more detail about each item.

Often, it is she who causes the puppy to lose weight or breast volume. This may be due to the fact that dogs of a certain line grow slower than their relatives.

Another option is parents who are not distinguished by tall stature and muscular physique. But sometimes there are exceptions in the latter, when buying a puppy from medium-sized producers (say, for keeping in an apartment), newly breeded dog breeders found that a year later “a bear cub had grown out of a hamster”. Guess what puppy will get you, will not succeed.

The big role is not even the content of puppies after birth, and the care of the breeder for the pregnant bitch. Saving on the content of the producers, you can not get a good litter. If the mother did not receive the necessary vitamins during pregnancy, then the initial weight of the puppies will be small, and they will develop more slowly.

When a breeder continues to save after birth, only on puppies, this attitude will not lead to good results. The lucky ones will be those little ones who quickly find good owners and, perhaps, with their help make up for lost time.

In order for your pet to be healthy and cheerful, from the first days in the new house it is necessary to feed it with a complete and high-quality food. Some breeders prefer ready-made feeds, others choose only natural food. There is no consensus on this score. Choosing the right food is necessary so that both options contain the necessary elements for the dog.

Dry food must be premium or higher. When feeding with dry pet food, a pet should always stand with a full bowl of water. If the dog eats homemade food, then it should not be empty cereal on the water, but a good rich porridge on a protein basis.Meat is good for this, no more than once a week you need to cook on a fish basis (the fish should be exclusively sea, not river).

The dog must move a lot and run. Well, if it is rough terrain. During this run, the animal trains all muscle groups. The more a small puppy moves, the more it will grow and look more impressive.

Serious diseases transferred to animals at a young age can also slow its growth.

First you need to find out the reason why the pet is not gaining weight or height at the withers. Except for the case when the problem is in genetics, there is hardly something you can help. Just be patient. The dog is likely to catch up with his peers, but this will happen a little later.

If the reason for the growth retardation is incorrect cultivation or illness, then you need to save the puppy as soon as possible from the consequences of the period when he did not get anything. Do not try to accelerate growth using top dressing or special growth accelerators.

If the matter is in the wrong feeding, then it is better to increase the amount of protein products with calcium content, for example, cottage cheese.

The average weight of a Rottweiler is 42–50 kg, the maximum weight is 60 kg. It directly depends on nutrition and diet. Figures may vary depending on the nature of the violation. Weight loss is often the result of a long animal in the heat. After this, the four-legged eats less. A significant role is played by the pedigree of the dog. Ideally, the growth parameters of an adult dog are half the length of the body. In full growth the dog can reach 68 cm.

The average lifetime of a rottweiler is 10–12 years. Under good conditions, it can increase to 14 years. Known and long-lived - dogs who have lived for 17 years.

On how to choose the right food for a Rottweiler puppy, see below.