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Rottpeake |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Germany <> U.S.A. -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Rottpeake |
| The Rottpeake is a rare designer dog, the specific cross between the Rottweiler, a large muscular dog best known for its guarding ability, and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a dog developed to retrieve birds hanging in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay ocean. As you might expect, this is an extremely athletic dog, with higher activity requirements than many other dogs. The combination of these two dogs is usually a dignified and serious dog with an equally serious work ethic, but they usually require a lot of positive socialization to perfect their discriminating instincts and a possible moderate dog on dog aggression. |
History of the Rottpeake |
| The Rottpeake is an intentional hybrid between two durable, hard-working dogs, the Rottweiler, a German cattle dog turned security pet, and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a tireless waterfowl retriever that originated in the U.S.A. |
A little of the Rottweiler |
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| Rottweiler dogs were first developed in the Middle Ages in a German town known and named for its red-roofed Roman villas, Rottweil. These dogs are thought to be a combination of the large dogs that Roman butchers and breeders employed to protect and drive cattle as early as 700 A.D. and several local breeds in southern Germany, including breeds such as the Appenzeller Sennenhund, Entlebucher mountain dogs, Bernese mountain dogs and large Swiss mountain dogs. Rottweilers were also used to drive cattle, and they continued to be used as cattle dogs until the need to drive cattle to market diminished after the development of the locomotive in the mid-1800s, and the Rottweiler breed showed a sharp decline in their popularity. In the 1900s, they were rebranded as high-quality police, security and military dogs, while also being highly valued as personal and property protection animals. | ||
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| Standard of the Rottweiler |
A little of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
| The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is one of the few breeds to have been developed in the United States of America, and can be traced back to two specific dogs from St. John's and Newfoundland. These two dogs, a black female named Canton and a red male named Sailor, were rescued from the remains of a shipwreck that occurred in the 1800s off the coast of Maryland. Both dogs proved to be exceptional Retrievers, even in the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Although each dog was widely bred, often mixed with flat-coated and curly Retrievers, they were never crossed with each other. The offspring of both began to breed true to type, and the well-built, durable dog we know today emerged as great assets to the hunters who worked along the Chesapeake Bay, often employed to retrieve up to a hundred ducks and geese in a day from the frigid ocean. |
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| Standard of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
Appearance of the Rottpeake |
| This hybrid is generally a large canine breed that will be slightly longer than tall, with a broad, deep chest and a broad, somewhat rounded skull. While both parent breeds have deep, square muzzles, the Chesapeake's muzzle should be long enough to easily carry waterfowl across the ocean without damaging it, however, the Rottweiler has a slightly shorter muzzle than the Chesapeake with a well-developed chin and the Rottpeake can take on the characteristics of either. The Rottpeake's almond-shaped eyes will be of medium size and can range in color from very dark brown to the light amber colors that are characteristic of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed and triangular ears with rounded tips hang down to frame the face, Although those who favor the Rottweiler are likely to have ears that are noticeably shorter than those that more closely resemble the Retriever. This crossbreed has a double coat, consisting of a thick warm undercoat covered by a more rigorous outer coat, which can be either straight or wavy. |
Temperament of the Rottpeake |
| This crossbreed is an intelligent, highly athletic canine breed with a strong working instinct. In most cases, these dogs will be a little more serious than many other breeds, although they may exhibit more clownish behavior at home. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Rottweilers are intensely loyal to their families and can be naturally reserved with strangers. Socialization is particularly important with these dogs, as the Chesapeake and Rottweiler can become overly territorial with other animals if not given enough positive interaction and can be combative with dogs of the same sex. Although they are quite intelligent, the Rottpeake is also very independent and is likely to be difficult to train, responding best to consistency. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a notoriously mouthy dog and will need to learn what is and isn't going to be chewed, and this tendency can be passed on to their offspring. |
Needs and activities of the Rottpeake |
| Two extremely athletic and powerful dog breeds were brought together to develop the Rottpeake, which means that the Rottpeake will also inherit the same power and athleticism and the same high exercise requirements. This hybrid should get a minimum of an hour and a half of vigorous exercise a day to prevent hyperactive and destructive behavior from developing, and will be even happier with two hours or more a day. In addition to long walks, runs and endless retrieving games, these dogs will probably enjoy activities such as rally sports, agility training and water sports. This is not a crossbreed that is well suited to apartment living, as it requires a lot of activity and space. |
Maintenance of the Rottpeake |
| The Rottpeake requires very little grooming. Bathing should only occur a few times a year, as frequent shampooing can quickly remove the layer of natural oils needed to keep the coat healthy and shiny. Brushing should occur at least once or twice a week to distribute these natural oils throughout the coat and to control shedding, although the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Rottweiler tend to shed more heavily in the spring and autumn months and may require more frequent brushing at these times. Dogs with hanging ears may be slightly more prone to ear infections, so it's important to make sure they are checked regularly and kept dry. |
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