Appearance of the Weimarrott
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| The Weimarrott is a large, athletic dog with a short to medium silver coat, long ears and an S-shaped tail that is normally cropped, while the Rottweiler is medium-sized, stocky, with a square face and a medium-length black and brown coat. The Weimarott is a powerful, medium-sized dog with a short to medium coat and a square face. Their build is generally muscular, especially in the legs, giving them both the stocky appearance of the Rottweiler and a little more height like the Braque de Weimar. Their short coats range in color from solid black to mousey gray, and many have a combination of the black and tan of the Rottweiler, but with the almost metallic sheen characteristic of the Weimaraner. |
Temperament of the Weimarrott
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| The Weimar Pointer is an intelligent, loyal breed, making it both obedient and easy to train. They are generally known as excellent family dogs, as they are affectionate, playful and tend to get on well with children. On the other hand, they are only moderately good with other dogs, so proper socialization is necessary for multi-dog households or those who use public spaces for exercise. Because of their size and power, Rottweilers are best suited to homes with experienced dog owners, but overall they make excellent pets. Despite their public reputation, Rottweilers can be very loyal and affectionate if raised correctly, but they need to be socialized from an early age to get the best results in dog-laden situations. They are surprisingly gentle with children, and in the middle of the scale in terms of trainability. Based on parental traits, the Weimarrott will need obedience training to ensure it listens to your commands at all times. Regular interaction with other dogs in the class will also help your hybrid become more receptive to meeting other dogs. He can be an excellent partner and family dog, provided he's given the chance to succeed. |
Needs and activities of the Weimarrott
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| Both the Rottweiler and the Weimarrott are relatively active breeds, requiring several doses of daily exercise to keep them healthy and happy. The ideal for the Weimarrott is a few kilometers or a few hours of exercise twice a day, and they generally do best in larger homes or where there's space to run around. As both parent breeds are equally intelligent, mental stimulation will also help prevent your hybrid from becoming bored or frustrated, so frequent interaction or play-based toys are also helpful. Take advantage of obedience training and make frequent visits to the dog park, where your Weimarrott can burn off energy and exercise its social skills at the same time. |
Maintenance of the Weimarrott
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| Both the Weimaraner and the Rottweiler have short coats and rarely shed. Brushing with a long-haired brush once a week is all that's needed to keep their coats healthy. Baths are only occasionally necessary, as both breeds do very well at staying clean, but owners should take care to clean and dry their ears, as folded ears are more likely to accumulate moisture and become infected. As both breeds are working dogs that are often on their feet, nail care is essential, especially as Rottweilers have particularly fast-growing nails. Teeth care should be considered in the same way, as Rottweilers are somewhat prone to tooth and gum problems, so regular brushing is encouraged. They are also prone to obesity, which can easily be tempered by a healthy diet and regular exercise. |
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