American Kennel Club Meet the Rottweiler

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A powerful, guard dog in a sleek black and mahogany coat, the Rottweiler remains one of the nation's top choices for a guard dog and companion. This large German working breed is loyal to a fault, powerfully built, loveable, and protective of its owner and property. The first breed series ever authorized by the American Kennel Club in its 150+ years' history, The American Kennel Club's Meet the Breed Series' serves as an excellent introduction to the nation's most popular purebred dogs. As an official publication of the AKC and vetted and endorsed by the national parent club of each breed, every book in the series describes how best to select a breed and acquire a healthy, sound puppy and offers expert advice on all aspects of care and training.Each title includes:-Characteristics of breed; choosing a puppy; supplies; house-training and obedience training; feeding; grooming; veterinary care and preventive medicine; activities and competition-Sidebars containing breed trivia facts, historical data, AKC owner advice, and chapter summaries-Index plus Resources, containing recommended books, periodicals, websites, AKC affiliates and programs.