Articles related to "Rottweiler"



Drover Me Crazy
A self proclaimed herding novice tries to find out what exactly the term "drover dog" means.
• herding • dogs • pets • rottweiler. rottweiler history

Dogs and Homeowners Insurance
You love your dog and know it would never hurt a fly, however, your homeowners insurance company may not agree with you and increase your rate as a result.
• homeowners insurance • dog • breed • german shepherd • pit bull

A Mixed Up Issue
Most BSL do not only target purebreds, but also mixed breeds that are determined to have a certain percentage of one target breeds in their background. This month we'll look at some of the problems of targeting mixes.
• pets • dogs • rottweilers • pit bull • mixed breed

Answering the Call of the Wild (part 2)
A brief look at two items you might find useful if you hike with your dog.
• pets • rottweilers • hiking • dogs

Answering the Call of the Wild 3 - The Pack
The final installment of the "Hiking With Your Dog" series concludes with a brief look at dog saddlebags.
• outdoors • hiking • backpacking • pets • dogs

Attack of the Amazing Colossal Rottweiler
Run! Hide! The 200lb beast is attacking … and he’s aiming for your checkbook!
• dogs • rottweiler • breeding • pet

Chelsea's Story Part 2
The biography continues.
• pets • rottweilers • dogs

CSR: Crime Scene Rottweiler
At the turn of the 20th century, the Rottweiler was facing extinction ... until it gained fame as a police dog.
• rottweiler • police dog • pet • dog • police

Curse of the Black Dog ... Rottweiler Style
A mysterious entity often appears at my house. And it's appearance is often an omen to some very strange occurrences. Could this creature be related to the Black Dog of European folklore?
• black dogs • folklore • rottweiler • pets • dogs

Introducing Persephonie
Meet the newest member of the "pack": a Rottie who had to literally live in Hades before finally coming into the light.
• pets • dogs • rescue dogs • animal abuse • puppy mills

New Feature: Rott-N Literature
Introducing a new feature: Book Reviews. This first review looks at a children's book that features a Rottweiler in a lead role.
• rottweilers • pets • dogs • books • children's literature

Rott-N Literature: Chelsea's view
Chelsea does her own review of her favorite literary Rottweiler.
• pets • dogs • rottweilers • children's literature

Rott-N-Literature: Living with a Rottweiler
A brief look at Rottie book from "across the pond".
• book • pet • dog • rottweiler

Rottweiler - The Original SUV
In addition to driving cattle, Rottweilers were often employed as draft dogs.
• dog • pet • rottweiler • draft dog • carting

Rottweiler Apologetics
A look back to a time when Wendy and Chelsea had a run in with a woman who was NOT a Rottweiler fan.
• rottweiler • dog • pet • dog bites • bsl

Rottweiler: The Original SUV Part II, the Deluxe Model
According to one theory, the historical Rottweiler actually evolved into two separate strains: a herding variety and a bulkier draft variety.
• rottweiler • dog • draft dog • herding • cattle dog

The Ramp
An old dog has a good day.
• rottweilers • pets • dogs • old dogs

The Rimadyl Controversy
When first released, Rimadyl seemed to be a miracle drug for dogs suffering from arthritis. However, shortly afterward, stories of adverse side effects tarnished the drug's shining reputation.
• rimadyl • dogs • rottweilers • labradors • arthritis care

A Century of Saving Lives
Rottweilers have served as active search and rescue dogs from WWI all the way up to Ground Zero.
• dog • pet • rottweiler • search and rescue • history

A Season of Giving
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, now is the time that many people open their purse strings not just to purchase gifts, but to also donate toward charitable causes. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing which animal-related charity to contribute to.
• pets • animals • dogs • rottweiler • holiday

A Tale of a Tail
Have you ever wondered why Rotties have docked tails? Here are a couple theories on the history of the practice.
• rottweiler • tail docking • pets • dogs

All Hallow's Rottie
A look back in time to the last time Halloween fell on a Sunday and the first time a mysterious "bumblebee" made an appearance in the neighborhood.
• halloween • pet • dog • rottweiler • dog costumes

Answering the Call of the Wild
Hiking can be a rewarding experience for both you and your dog, no matter what the breed.
• hiking • dog • pet • rottweiler • outdoors

Chelsea Saves the Day
Chelsea rescues a member of the pack.
• rottweiler • mutt • irresponsible owners

Chelsea's New Year's Lecture ... I Mean Greeting
Chelsea, my not-so-humble Rottweiler and co-editor, takes over once again. This time around, she wants to greet the new year by giving us all her take on what we have to be thankful for in our lives.
• dog • rottweiler • pet

Chelsea's Story
A biography of my lovely co-host.
• dog • rottweiler • pet • backyard breeder

Chelsea's Story Part 3
We're back with the third intallment of Chelsea's biography.
• dog • pet • rottweiler

Creepy Canines of East Tennessee
In honor of the season, here are a few ghostly dog stories from the area where I grew up.
• dog • rottweiler • halloween • ghost • pet

Doggie Coolers
A neat product to help during those hot times when it's simply not a good day to be a black dog.
• cooler • summer • dog • pet • rottweiler

Eye Of The Beholder
What good is BSL if people can't tell by sight if a dog is one of the targeted breeds or not?
• bsl • rottweiler • pit bull • pet • dog

Get Creative on Giving
In the wake of Katrina, perhaps you feel like doing something to help or raise money, but aren't sure what to do. Well there are many creative things to that kids or those who are financially strapped can do to raise donations. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices going.
• rottweiler • katrina • red cross • humane society • fundraiser

Gypsy In the Mist
A canine short story for Halloween
• dogs • pets • rottweiler • fiction • ghost

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's ... Not a Rottie
American Airlines recently announced it would no longer transport certain breeds of dogs, despite protests from the American Kennel Club.
• pets • dogs • rottweiler • travel • airlines

Keeping Positive
A very brief look at clicker training and some of the success that I have had with it.
• pets • dogs • rottweiler • clicker training • dog training

My Love is Like a Red, Red ... Rottie?
A rare beauty or a rip off?
• rottweiler • dogs • dog ownership • dog breeding • pets

Obedience Insanity
Sephie begins her obedience career. And Wendy begins a slow descent into madness. Is it a secret canine plot? You decide.
• obedience trail • rottweiler • dog rescue • dog humor • dog

Persephonie Scrolls III
In this update, Persephonie the rescue Rottie earns a title, might have been abducted by aliens, puts on an interesting performance in an obedience ring, pursues a singing career, and buys her owner dinner. As you can see, we've been busy.
• dog • pet • rottweiler • obedience trials • matchbox 20

Persephonie Scrolls Vol. I
An update on how my goofy rescue girl is settling into her new life.
• dog • pet • rottweiler • dog rescue • animal abuse

Persephonie Scrolls Vol. IV
In which, Sephie gives birth to a beagle, enters an obedience trail, temporarily becomes a tripod, and creates a rocket propelled deadly weapon.
• rottweiler • dog • pet

Rottie Powers - International Dog of Mystery
In this final article in the Rottweiler Myths series, let's take a look at those mysterious, supposedly international "Rottweilers", and why they might not be what they seem.
• rottweiler • pets • dogs • akc

Sallie and Opie
An unexpected guest for Sallie.
• wildlife • possum • humor • rottweiler

Schutzhund, Part 2
Learn more about Schutzhund in the second part the series.,Learn more about Schutzhund in the second part the series.
• german • schutzhund • doberman • shepherd • rottweiler

The Persephonie Scrolls - Vol. II
The further adventures of Persephonie, the rescue Rottie. Rott-N-Literature Title: <u> Bark If You Love Me </u> by Louise Bernikow
• rottweiler • dog rescue • pet • dog • parakeet

Triple Whammy Part 2
A quick look at melanism and longhaired Rottweilers.
• rottweiler • dog • pet

Triple-Whammy Part 1
A look at three coat faults that people of ill repute try to pass off as rare.
• rottweiler • pet • dogs

Victories in the Good Fight
Dog owners can give themselves a pat on the back for these two important victories.
• dogs • pets • nike • comericals • sports

What I Did On Summer Vacation
Hello, Chelsea here. I've taken over the computer this month to write about what <b>I</b> want to write about. So come read about the fun I had at Dog Scouts of America's dog camp.
• dog • rottweiler • vacation • travel • training

What's In a Name?
A brief look at another weakeess of Breed Specific Legislature. You would be surprised at what some lawmmakers consider a "pit bull" to be.
• pit bull • pets • breed specific law • pets • dogs

Your Home Or Your Dog?
In recent years, many insurance companies have begun "blacklisting" certain breeds of dog. Because of this, Rottweiler owners across the country are being faced with the question of giving up their dogs or keeping their homes.
• homeowners insurance • bsl • pet • dog • rottweiler

A Happy Thought for the Tax Season
Learn how the breed was developed.
• world war i • world war ii • tanks • gi's • dogs


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