Rottweilers are puppies until they are just above a full 2 years of age, so during this time they should be eating puppy food. We suggest you feed your puppy 3 meals a day, consisting of high quality puppy food. (Price ≠ Quality, so we suggest you do your research. Personally we feed our puppies Blue Buffalo, but a more affordable option would be IAMS.) Below, we have provided our recommended feeding model that will provide you an idea on how much your puppy should be eating as he/she grows. All puppies are different, so be sure to adjust to your puppy’s eating habits as needed. If you happen to decide to feed your puppy a different brand of dog food, make sure to wean them onto their new food by gradually mixing in small amounts of their old food into their new food to ensure a smooth transition from one to the other. As always consult with your vet before making any changes to your puppy’s diet.

May cause vomiting, abdominal pain and/or diarrhea:

• Wild Cherry
• Almond
• Apricot
• Balsam Pear
• Japanese Pear
• Yeast Dough
• Coffee Grounds
• Macadamia Nuts
• Tomato and Potato leaves and stems
• Avocados
• Onions and Onion Powder
• Grapes
• Raisins
• Chocolate
• Pear and Peach Kernels
• Mushrooms (if also toxic to humans)
• Rhubarb
• Spinach
• Alcohol
• Garlic
• Seeds and pits of fruit
• Corn Cobs

• Acetaminophen 
• Antifreeze and other car fluid
• Bleach and cleaning fluids
• Boric Acid
• Deodorants
• Deodorizers
• Detergents
• De-icing Salts
• Disinfectants
• Drain Cleaners
• Furniture Polish
• Gasoline
• Hair Colorings
• Weed Killers
• Insecticides
• Kerosene
• Matches
• Mothballs
• Nail Polish and Remover
• Paint Prescription and non-prescription medicine
• Rat Poison
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Shoe Polish
• Sleeping Pills
• Snail or Slug Bait
• Turpentine
• Windshield Wiper Fluid 

ALWAYS READ STORE BOUGHT INGREDIENTS:

• Xylitol
• Artificial Sweetener found in many store bought baked items
• Sugarless Gum

Predisposed Health conditions to Rottweilers;

Parvo Virus:

“Rottweiler puppies are predisposed to parvo along with other breeds such as Doberman Pinschers and English Springer Spaniels. This highly contagious viral disease may present in two different forms: cardiac and intestinal.

The most common type is the intestinal form which causes diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, weight loss and potential death in young puppies who haven't finished their vaccinations.” -Pethelpful.com

Obesity: 

“Obesity can be a significant health problem in Rottweilers. It is a serious disease that may causeor worsen joint problems, metabolic and digestive disorders, back pain and heart disease. Though it’s tempting to give your pal food when she looks at you with those soulful eyes, you can “love her to death” with leftover people food and doggie treats. Instead, give her a hug, brush her fur or teeth, play a game with her, or perhaps take her for a walk. She’ll feel better, and so will you!” - animalhealthcenternh.com

Heart Disease: 

“Subaortic Stenosis or SAS is a heart defect involving a narrowing just below the aortic valve. This causes the heart to become overworked as it tries to pump blood past this narrow opening. The result can be an irregular heart rhythm leading to sudden death. A characteristic heart murmur can sometimes be heard with a stethoscope. If this is heard in your Rottweiler, we may recommend further testing, including an echocardiogram to rule out other likely causes and to help guide treatment. Medications can sometimes help, but many puppies with SAS die suddenly.” 

- animalhealthcenternh.com

Hip Dysplasia:

“This genetic disorder is a common occurrence in large and giant dog breeds. According to data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) in the United States, 20.2 percent of Rottweilers had HD from 1974 to 2015.

Hip dysplasia tends to occur when the hip bone and socket bones do not adhere as they are supposed to causing severe pain and debilitation.

Responsible dog breeders will only breed their breeding dog specimens after they have received clearance for OFA, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Diagnosis is obtained after reviewing hip x-rays and classifying the hips under the following categories: Excellent, Good, Fair, Borderline, Mild Dysplasia, Moderate Dysplasia, or Severe Dysplasia.” 

- Pethelpful.com

Cataracts:

“Cataracts are a common cause of blindness in older Rotts. We’ll watch for the lenses of his eyes to become more opaque—meaning they look cloudy instead of clear—when we examine him. Many dogs adjust well to losing their vision and get along just fine. Surgery to remove cataracts and restore sight may also be an option.” - indiantrailanimalhospital.com

Elbow Dysplasia:

“Elbow dysplasia is a malformation of the elbow. According to data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals 36.7 percent of Rottweilers had dysplastic elbows from 1974 to 2015.

Just as with hip dysplasia, OFA can certify dogs for elbow dysplasia on a pass or fail basis. Responsible breeders will test their breeding specimens for this disorder as well reducing its chances by selectively breeding only Rottweilers with zero or marginal dysplastic joints.” 

- Pethelpful.com

Von Willebrand Disease:

“Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) has a higher prevalence in Rottweilers compared to other dog breeds and is hereditary. It is somehow similar to hemophilia experienced in humans. However, unlike hemophilia, it is not sex-linked and may affect both sexes.Because this disease affects the blood's ability to clot properly, affected dogs will experience prolonged and significant bleeding even after minimal trauma such as a broken toenail. ” - Pethelpful.com

     These are only a few of the Predisposed health issues your Rottie could have. Please speak to your vet if you think your puppy/dog could be experiencing any of the above. We urge you to do more research on other possible health issues that could arise, although we don’t see our puppies having any genetic disorders in the future.

Rottweilers reach maturity when they are 2 years of age. They require lots of attention as they get bored very easily and often times will get into trouble at that point. They are big chewers and will teeth until they are 2 years of age, it is very important that you provide lots of chew toys, and show them exactly what you would like them to chew on/play with. If your Rottie ends up chewing on something they weren’t supposed to, it is imperative that you correct the behavior immediately by showing them what they can chew. (Replace it with the item they are supposed to have; toy/treat/bone, etc)

“A responsible breeder is the one who planned for a specific breeding, spent the long sleepless night getting the puppies here. A responsible breeder is the one spent days and weeks watching the puppies, training the puppies, making sure the puppies were ready when the time comes to join their new families.”

- akc.org

In our opinion, a responsible breeder will always be open and honest with their customers and will be welcoming and friendly. Our goal is to become the new standard for Rottweiler breeders by raising the bar up high by educating Rottie owners and overall empowering them to be a confident pet owner to ensure that they will be able to knowledgeably advocate for Rottweilers and protect their rights, and providing you with the best puppy/protector/companion money can buy. We also strive to better the breed and have a long line of amazing genetics so that our puppies can live the longest happiest life they can.