If you’re a woman seeking out that extra layer of security and protection, a big and intimidating guard dog might seem like a perfect fit. As a Rottweiler owner, I want to preface this by saying that there’s no ideal guard dog for everybody. Whatever guard dog you’ll ultimately end up getting, they’ll stay with … Read more
I’ve been there with my female Rottweiler. At some point, there will be somebody who will have something to say about your Rottie’s body. You’re either confronted with the misconception that every Rottie needs to be buff and bulky and thus yours must be too skinny. Or you’ll be confronted by well-meaning dog owners who … Read more
Whether you’re looking into the Rottweiler as your potential next dog breed or you’ve just heard about the different types, the labeling can surely be confusing. Serbian Rottweiler, German Rottweiler, you’ll probably also hear about the American or even Russian Rottweiler. Let’s stick to the two main types and see how it influences breeding across … Read more
Bear hunting with dogs brings a whole range of emotions to mind. More specifically, the pretty controversial bear hounding. However, there’s also another variant of bear hunting (which could actually be beneficial to wildlife). But first, let’s explore bear hounding and why it often damages wildlife populations. Some people disguise hounding as a service to … Read more
Pugs and all their features are a sight to behold. At least that’s what breed enthusiasts would tell you. Where Pug lovers see a cute snout, researchers, medical staff, and concerned dog owners see a respiratory issue waiting to happen. Where Pug lovers see a cute skull, others wince at the thought of that skull … Read more
Upon researching the perfect breed for my partner and myself, I’ve stumbled over many Mastiffs and one of my top contenders was the Cane Corso. Little side note: Ultimately, we went for a wonderful female Rottweiler, but the Corso is definitely a close second. After diving deeper into the breed, I’ve noticed a huge discrepancy … Read more
Being able to live in a smaller space and having more cash to pay your other bills at the end of each month sounds great to you? You still want the big dog character and spirit? That’s where the Miniature Rottweiler enters the discussion. It’s true, they don’t require as much space and it’s not … Read more
Are you stuck with the grueling task of deciding between two dog breeds? Why grueling, you ask? Well, both the Mastiff hailing from Great Britain as well as the one hailing from South Africa are awesome dog breeds and I’ve been there. Before ultimately deciding on my Rottweiler pup, I’ve checked out various breeds, especially … Read more
Searching for the perfect canine companion? Well, you might have a hard time deciding between the Rottweiler and Doberman. Now that you’ve researched a bit, you’ve stumbled upon an interesting-looking fella called Beauceron. But what are the differences between these breeds really? As a Rottie owner, I’ll try to shed some light on how to … Read more
Rottweilers and Kangals originate from two distant places on the planet. It may seem that these two breeds have little in common, but the fact is that they have many similarities and can perform the same tasks. Kangals originate from the Anatolia region in Turkey. Despite Kangals being slightly larger than Rottweilers, the Rottie makes … Read more