It is common knowledge today that the domestic modern dog can trace its ancestry back across millennia to ancient wild wolves. In fact, even the species names are similar. The wild wolf is known as Canis lupus. The modern domestic dog is known as Canis lupus familiaris. But as similar […]
The Rottweiler Coonhound mix is a hybrid dog that is equally influenced by two different purebred dog breeds, the Rottweiler and the Coonhound. While there is technically only one purebred Rottweiler (although there are several breed lines), there are a number of different purebred Coonhound dogs. This means your Rottweiler […]
The Great Pyrenees and the Rottweilers are two respected, well-known and much-loved purebred dog breeds in the world of companion canines. The Great Pyrenees Rottweiler mix is a newer hybrid dog breed that may one day develop into a new purebred dog breed in its own right. For now, however, […]
Rottweilers, or “Rotties” as owners often nickname this breed, are both an ancient dog breed and a very popular modern pet dog choice today. Learning more about the Rottweiler breed is a great way to make sure you are taking the best care of your precious Rottie! About the Rottweiler […]
The Rottweiler is an incredibly popular pet and guardian dog. In the United States, the “Rottie,” as owners have nicknamed these dogs, is the eighth most popular purebred dog breed nationwide! This despite the fact these dogs often have a distressingly short life expectancy and are particularly prone to developing […]
When most people think of the Rottweiler dog breed, they picture a sturdy, tall, muscular dog with floppy ears and a two-tone coat. It can be a surprise to learn that there is actually more than one type, or sub-type if you will, in the Rottweiler dog breed. This is […]