Comparing Labradors And Rottweilers
Labradors and Rottweilers are two of the many breeds of dogs that people find very cute. There are many differences and a few similarities between Labradors and Rottweilers. Some of their differences and similarities that this paper will look at are their appearance, temperament, performance, and health.
First, let us look at the Labrador, which is a sporting dog, bred to function as a retrieving-gun dog. The Labradors appearance is that of a medium sized breed, which stands 23 to 24 inches high at the shoulder and weighs about 60 to 80 pounds when full grown. (5) They also have short and exceedingly dense black, yellow, or chocolate-colored coat that is almost unaffected by water. (3) Labradors do shed. They have a clean-cut head with a broad …show more content…
Some people believe that the Rottweiler may have descended from a herding dog used by the Roman armies. They were used at that time to drive their cattle and guard their camps. They also, pulled meat carts for butchers in Germany. (13) Their general appearance is that they are a medium large, robust, and powerful dog. They are muscular and athletic and have a compact and substantial build. (12) Rottweilers stand at about 22 to 27 inches and they can weigh anywhere between 75 and 130 pounds. (11) Rottweilers ' coats have short, coarse, flat hair that have distinct coloring, always black, and clearly defined markings that are rust to mahogany colored. (11) Rotts do shed their coat. The Rottweilers head is of medium length and broad between the ears. Their ears are medium size, pendant, and triangular. (10) Their eyes are dark brown. They have strong, broad upper and lower jaws; the chest is roomy, broad, and deep. (10) Their tail is docked short, close to body, leaving one or two tail vertebrae. …show more content…
(10) "A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly, with a wait-and-see attitude toward influences in his environment." (12) Rottweilers are natural protectors, but can be aggressive with other dogs and people, without the proper training. (13)
The Rottweilers performance is that of a working dog. This dog is very trainable and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweilers nature makes it suitable for livestock herding, search and rescue, assistance and therapy, and performance and conformation rings. The Rottweiler is powerful and intelligent. The Rottweiler is an outstanding family companion. (2)
Rottweilers have some known health problems and are subject to quite a few genetically derived health disorders, like hip dysplasia and OCD (Osteochondrosis dissecans), entropion and ectropion, which are deformities of the eyelid, under active thyroid and bloat gastric dilation, which is an often-fatal disorder of the digestive system.
First, let us look at the Labrador, which is a sporting dog, bred to function as a retrieving-gun dog. The Labradors appearance is that of a medium sized breed, which stands 23 to 24 inches high at the shoulder and weighs about 60 to 80 pounds when full grown. (5) They also have short and exceedingly dense black, yellow, or chocolate-colored coat that is almost unaffected by water. (3) Labradors do shed. They have a clean-cut head with a broad …show more content…
Some people believe that the Rottweiler may have descended from a herding dog used by the Roman armies. They were used at that time to drive their cattle and guard their camps. They also, pulled meat carts for butchers in Germany. (13) Their general appearance is that they are a medium large, robust, and powerful dog. They are muscular and athletic and have a compact and substantial build. (12) Rottweilers stand at about 22 to 27 inches and they can weigh anywhere between 75 and 130 pounds. (11) Rottweilers ' coats have short, coarse, flat hair that have distinct coloring, always black, and clearly defined markings that are rust to mahogany colored. (11) Rotts do shed their coat. The Rottweilers head is of medium length and broad between the ears. Their ears are medium size, pendant, and triangular. (10) Their eyes are dark brown. They have strong, broad upper and lower jaws; the chest is roomy, broad, and deep. (10) Their tail is docked short, close to body, leaving one or two tail vertebrae. …show more content…
(10) "A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly, with a wait-and-see attitude toward influences in his environment." (12) Rottweilers are natural protectors, but can be aggressive with other dogs and people, without the proper training. (13)
The Rottweilers performance is that of a working dog. This dog is very trainable and devoted to their owner and family. The Rottweilers nature makes it suitable for livestock herding, search and rescue, assistance and therapy, and performance and conformation rings. The Rottweiler is powerful and intelligent. The Rottweiler is an outstanding family companion. (2)
Rottweilers have some known health problems and are subject to quite a few genetically derived health disorders, like hip dysplasia and OCD (Osteochondrosis dissecans), entropion and ectropion, which are deformities of the eyelid, under active thyroid and bloat gastric dilation, which is an often-fatal disorder of the digestive system.