Get these five Rottweiler facts right, now!

What is the most striking imagery when you think of Rottweilers? Ferocious, aggressive and unfriendly? You are not to be blamed if any of these attributes pops up on your mind.Pop culture had you believe that Rottweilers are one of the most fearsome dog breeds. Albeit it is far from truth.

TailsLife intends to dispel in this article the top five misconceptions about the special breed.

Aggressive Breed

Rottweilers don’t have violent disposition by nature. According to a study by Dog Bite Claims, Dachshund was the breed most likely to bite a human, followed closely by the tiny Chihuahua. Rottweilers didn’t even make the top 10. Surprise, surprise! Animal Behavior College from the United States reckons that they make wonderful companions.

Go Berserk with Owners

It can be the case if, and only if, they are not properly trained, or abused. When Rottweilers are trained to be service dogs and therapy dogs, it is not too tough to raise them with good behaviour. It’s better for children to be under parental or adult supervision around a Rottweiler, just in case either of them indulges in misdemeanour.

Tough to Train

They can be misconstrued to be way too stubborn for any normal training. They should be trained a little more than you would do a softer breed. Rotties just like to please their owners by wilfully undertaking the tasks they are trained to do.

Fickle-minded

Yes, they can be capricious when not trained properly or exposed to socialising with humans or other animals. Meticulous obedience training and socialisation can go a long way in helping him understand his role in your family, and as part of the pack.

Rotty is a Guard Dog

… and hence should be tied up outside your front door, is another misconception. They mingle well with your family and must be raised indoors, lest they can catch severe cold owing to their thin coat.