White Rottweiler: description and content features

Rottweilers are a very popular breed of service dogs. Many people use them as watchmen. Their coat color is usually black-brown, occasionally light spots are found. This article will focus on white Rottweilers.

The completely white color of the Rottweiler's coat is unnatural, the presence of even a few white spots is considered a big disadvantage. Dogs that are unlucky enough to be born with such a deviation from the standard of appearance cannot participate in exhibitions, they are not allowed to further selection and breeding.

There are times when the Rottweiler's coat begins to lose its natural black color, becoming covered, as it were, with gray hair. This is a consequence of a disease called vitiligo. This is not an infection, but an immune disorder leading to the cessation of the production of the coloring pigment eumelanin. The cause of such an illness can be severe stress or allergic reactions to drugs or chemicals.

A predisposition to vitiligo can be passed on to offspring, so these dogs are usually spayed to prevent inferior offspring. The body structure and other characteristics of white Rottweilers are no different from their usual black counterparts. The weight of females usually ranges from 35 to 48 kg, depending on size; in males, body weight is in the range of 50-60 kg. Height at the withers in females varies from 56 to 63 cm, in males - from 61 to 68 cm.

In Rottweilers, the muzzle is slightly elongated, wide-set triangular ears are small in size, the nostrils are large, the nose is wide, the lines of the cheekbones and the bridge of the nose are clearly defined.The eyes are dark brown in color, almond-shaped. The physique is strong, muscular.

If you provide an albino Rottweiler with proper conditions and care, its life expectancy will be the same as that of healthy counterparts - about 10 years. It should be noted that the disease can manifest itself in both an adult dog and a small puppy. An effective method of treating the disease does not yet exist, the recommendations of doctors are reduced to taking preparations containing B vitamins, as well as zinc and copper, which increase the body's ability to resist the disease.

This does not mean that he should be created "greenhouse conditions" and kept in a "golden cage". A white Rottweiler needs walks and active games in the fresh air, as well as the sincere attention of the owner. Positive emotions and love can work wonders.

Check with your veterinarian about your pet's nutritional status. Of course, holistic food is considered the best option - they are made only from natural ingredients, without the use of any synthetic additives in the form of preservatives or flavorings. But the disadvantage of such food is its high cost and scarcity, not everyone can afford to spend a lot on food for dogs.

If you have been seduced by the unusual appearance of an albino Rottweiler and wish to purchase a puppy or an adult dog, heed a few simple tips.

• Since white spots are a sign that the dog is sick, pay attention to the price at which you are offered the dog - it should be low.
• Before buying an adult dog, be sure to take a closer look at its behavior - if it is calm and benevolent, it means that the disease did not have time to go far and it is quite possible to stop further complications.
• Be sure to ask the previous owner about the diet and diet of the dog, as well as what dietary supplements were given to her. This will help you to slightly reduce the negative impact of changing owners. Also try not to change your dog's walking and sleeping patterns.
• If you want to get a puppy, do not take a newborn - the optimal age in the case of a Rottweiler is 3-6 months. If at birth the puppy had only a few light spots, and then they grew, it is better to refuse the purchase. The immune system of these puppies is severely weakened, so they are likely to be weak and painful. If there are few areas of lightening of the coat in a dog, the risk of disease progression is quite small.
• Love your pet, pay attention to him, emotional contact with the owner is very important for dogs. Keep track of your pet's health, because weakening of the immune system is no joke.

The reasons for the appearance of this color in a Rottweiler can be found in the video below.