Rottweiler pups also known as Rott pups are larger than most puppies when they are born. They have beautiful black and reddish brown markings and one of their distinctive features is the stubby tail, similar to that of a bunny rabbit that wags back and forth when he or she is happy to see you.

Female Versus Male Rottweiler Puppies

One of the things you should consider when buying a Rottweiler puppy is whether you want a male or female. This is important because the sex of the dog also determines the temperament of the dog to some degree.

Female Rottweiler puppies tend to be a little gentler and sweeter than males. They also tend to be significantly smaller in size, height and muscle mass, especially when they mature according to Dummies.com. Therefore, if you’re a medium framed female, you might want to consider getting a female rather than a male.

Males also tend to be more stubborn and will stand their ground, especially during the time that their hormones are raging and it is getting close to the time for him to mate.

German Versus American Breed

You may have heard that there are distinct differences between German Rottweilers and American Rottweilers. German Rottweilers are shorter, stalkier and have a block shaped head, while the American Rottweiler is longer, leaner, and has longer legs; however, for the most part, according to the website, rckrotts.com these myths are false.

The only factor that determines whether a Rottweiler is American or German is where it was born. For instance, those that are born in Germany are German Rottweilers while the ones that are born in American are American bred.

Health Problems That Rottweilers are Susceptible To

Elbow Dysplasia-

Elbow Dysplasia is a degenerative joint disease that affects large breed dogs like the Rottweiler. According to WebMD.com, typical signs of this disorder may appear in puppies at 16 weeks to 40 weeks of age; however, some dogs won’t show symptoms or signs until they are adults.

Epilepsy-

A seizure occurs when the brains receives an abnormal burst of electrical activity within one of the cerebral hemispheres. In some cases, the electrical activity affects other areas of the brain such as the midbrain, according to WebMD.com.

Gastric Torsion-

Gastric Torsion also known as volvulus syndrome is a disease where the stomach of the animal pulsates and then twists or rotates around according to the website, petMD.com.