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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Breed? | 10/4/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: People say that this is a rottweiler, but I am not so sure, because of the white spots on his chest ... A: rotties tend to look a lot like coonhounds when they are younger. he may be mixed with some beagle, ... | ||
| Patches | 7/3/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: Recently, I purchased two Rottweiler females from a breeder. They are purebreds with AKC papers. ... A: it could be hair loss, because of dry skin or hot spots. if your dog has been continually biting at ... | ||
| Rottweiler has a dent on his forehead over left eye | 6/23/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: I have an adopted Rottweiler that we got at what the vets guessed was 2 years old...that would make ... A: sorry about such a late reply, i have been very busy with finishing up papers, and trying to find ... | ||
| little info about my dog. | 5/24/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: well my cousin got 3 dogs for free 3 months ago because the owner couldn't stay with all the puppies ... A: I'm great! so nice of you to ask :) your dog may be larger than your cousins dog for a number of ... | ||
| Rottie puppy | 4/12/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: I have just purchased a pup, he is a male rottie. The breeder who sold him to me said he was 7 and a ... A: That is smart starting him in classes, and i suggest you do that ASAP. My dog is 8 months, and he ... | ||
| Lactating female dog | 4/5/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: We have a female dog who appears to be lactating. She has not been in heat for quite some time and ... A: first off, let me say that your dog is a beautiful looking rottie! i do see what you are talking ... | ||
| 3 month old rottweiler | 3/13/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: when ever i take my rottweiler out to my yard they eats soil. is it bad? i keep on stopping but they ... A: if your dog is eating dirt, there may be some issues. your dog may have nutritional deficiency, a ... | ||
| 3 month old rottweiler not much active | 3/13/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: my 3 month old rottweiler not much active. and also not comes to me when i call him. i also have two ... A: If this 3 month old puppy is a boy, it is perfectly normal for him to be calm and quiet. If he ... | ||
| teets | 2/3/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: my rottweiller dog is very close to delivery when i squeeze the teet yellow milk comes out is this ... A: it is perfectly normal for milk to come out of the dog, yes. if you see cracked or damaged skin ... | ||
| My Rottweiler | 1/26/2011 | Jane Smith |
| Q: I have a 5 month old rottweiler. He is very cute and funny. He makes me laugh a lot, but whenever I ... A: A Rottweiler has a very big pray instinct. He is probably trying to 'kill' it. To stop it, try ... | ||
| size of my rottweiler puppy | 1/11/2009 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: how tall and how much should my 2.5months old puupy weigh. A: It depends - at 8 and a half weeks old it's hard to say the exact weight your pup should be. A lot ... | ||
| 3mon female Rotty | 1/8/2009 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: she is trying to urinate but drips only come out after she has relieved herself. but she keeps ... A: I'm not a veterinarian, but it really sounds like she has a medical issue going on and I would ... | ||
| controlling a rottie puppy | 12/11/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: I have a 75 days old male rottweiler puppy. It is very naughty and pulls everything (mostly ... A: Your baby is only 10 weeks old and is still very much a puppy. Puppies, like children, have to be ... | ||
| Puppy Diet Plan | 12/11/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: If I feed my Rottweiler puppy Royal Canin what is the best plan to go for Maxi Junior or Puppy ... A: Everyone has different preferences on feeding Rottie pups, but I will give you a few pointers to ... | ||
| Turkey Bones | 11/22/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: My rottweiler is about 4 years old. Can i give her turkey bones?? A: Turkey bones are dangerous to any dog of any age - they can choke your dog or splinter and puncture ... | ||
| fixing my rottweiler | 11/19/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: i have a 15 months old rottweiler who is very active and playful. he has over 1000 square meter to ... A: As un-neutered male dogs reach sexual maturity, they will start to have the desire to roam. I ... | ||
| Hi | 11/18/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: I have a 5+ months old male Rottweiler pup. Its my first dog and as an inexperenced dog owner I ... A: I have many concerns after reading your questions regarding you and your Rottie. I'll try to help ... | ||
| Friend for my dog... | 11/8/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old lab-rottie X. I am thinking about getting a friend for him, and was wondering if ... A: It's really hard to recommend a specific breed because each dog of each breed is an individual. It ... | ||
| New Rottie Puppy with Pitbull.. | 11/4/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: I have a 1 year old pitbull mix and I'm getting ready to get a 8 week old Rottie the week of ... A: Aren't Pit Bulls fantastic dogs? I've successfully owned a Pit Bull and a Rottweiler for many years ... | ||
| Should i get a rottweiler? | 11/3/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: should i get a rottweiler? i live in Trinidad and my yard is not fenced around, is it ok to have my ... A: May I ask why you would want to keep the dog inside during the day and kennel the dog at night ... | ||
| Should i get a rottweiler? | 10/31/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: should i get a rottweiler? i live in Trinidad and my yard is not fenced around, is it ok to have my ... A: Rottweilers are amazing dogs, but definitely aren't for everyone and I would certainly advise you to ... | ||
| Bump on head | 10/31/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old female and she has a bump on the top of her head, almost like it grew wrong. ... A: Has she always had it that you can recall or has it just appeared recently? Can you recall anything ... | ||
| rottweiler nutrition | 10/19/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: i have been looking around on forums and conversations on the Internet.. i was just wondering how ... A: I'm not quite sure if you're asking me a specific nutrition question or just stating what you see ... | ||
| Advice | 10/16/2008 | Stephany Asta-Ferrero |
| Q: I am considering getting a puppy. I already have an older female border collie/golden retriever mix ... A: Rottweiler puppies are amazing, fun and such little bundles of energy :) If you feel that you have ... | ||
| Rottweiler | 6/22/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: My Rottweiler seems to have a terrible itching and hair loss problem what can I do to help him. He ... A: It must be environmental allergens related to the season. Here are my suggestions for you: My RX ... | ||
| 10 year old Rotti hasn't eaten in 3 days | 5/25/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: My 10-year-old female Rotti hasn't eaten for more than 3 days. We have not seen her drink either. ... A: Liz: Please call the emergancy vet now. She is dehydrated and will die soon without your vet's ... | ||
| Change in temper | 4/24/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: My dog has suddenly changed in temperament. We watch a new baby now, but the dog has been around the ... A: Oh, I am sorry about this. Not good at all. Sometimes this type of a behavioral change can mean " ... | ||
| my rottie is suddenly behaving very badly | 4/22/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: yesterday my rottie marked the living room w/ urine; I was gone less than an hour. he's barely 3 ... A: Oh boy ! Yes, he lost his pack leader, your MOM. He had a relationship with her and now he feels ... | ||
| my rottie is suddenly behaving very badly | 4/21/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: yesterday my rottie marked the living room w/ urine; I was gone less than an hour. he's barely 3 ... A: yes, something is very wrong with your boy. Did you get a new dog? You mentioned he is jealous of ... | ||
| rotty diet | 4/21/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: My question..Is a strictly good quality kibble food all that is required for my 18 month Rotty or ... A: ... Also, very low in corn fillers or NO corns at all. Looke at Innova EVO - Mostly meats - No ... | ||
| My 7 wk old puppy scratches | 4/13/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: I have a question about my 7 wk old rott. puppy. I had just bought him a week ago and I noticed he ... A: Just to be on the safe side. There are so many problems that can hit a pup's skin and coat. Just ... | ||
| Rottweiler Food | 4/9/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: , I have a 28 month rottweiler and I was at crufts this year and came across Pedigrees food ... A: I went onto the Crufts site and looked up the UK Pedigree site - could not find what your were ... | ||
| rottweiller | 4/9/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: My son has an older rot, she is close to 10, has never been spayed or had puppies..she has not come ... A: She may have " female" problems and infection. Also, she is a little old now to spay. It is more ... | ||
| recent dx:diabetes | 3/29/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: my nearly 6yr.old female rotty was just diagnosed today with diabetes. vet visit was prompted by ... A: .. Her age and the overweight status has pushed her into a diabetic diagnosis... YOU can change ... | ||
| chewing | 3/27/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: why does my 2 year old rottweiler still chewing everything it can find when iam in and when i am ... A: Wow, I think your dog needs some behavior training. If you are giving 3 walks per day.... he must ... | ||
| pregnancy | 3/27/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: i have a 1 yr old female rottweiler an she is on heat at the moment i did not want her to be mated ... A: Well, they like the female to be 15 mos or older before they have a pregnancy. It will most likely ... | ||
| Markings on puppies... | 3/26/2008 | Marie Peppers |
| Q: How old does a Rottweiler puppy when their markings show up? A: . You should see browns and blacks... If you see white this is a small defect. Here is a site ... | ||
| getting a 2yr old rot from couple | 8/31/2007 | Charlotte Lurken |
| Q: i am not sure, will be spending winter in the Big Belt Mountains of Montana, want a dog and a big ... A: Why a rott of all dogs? Maybe it would be better with a smaller dog, cheaper to feed, easier to ... | ||
| my puppy | 8/22/2007 | Charlotte Lurken |
| Q: I have just bought a puppy all the people knew was that it had black lab in it. Now the thing is, ... A: The people should know the history of the father, if not then there could be genetic or temperament ... | ||
| Puppies | 8/14/2007 | Charlotte Lurken |
| Q: Please could you help me with some information on how to choose the right puppy in a litter. Which ... A: Don't go for the cockiest most confident pup. Watch them playing, the pup/s who push their siblings ... | ||
Jane Smith
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer anything from breed looks to personality types, to basic training and advanced. Any range of ages and illnesses of Rottweilers like the most common ones, or how to tell if your pet has a sickness.
Experience
I own a Rottweiler, and also have researched the breed. I know how they act on a regular basis.
Organizations
I belong to my only one dog related organization, the SOTC, or S******* Obedience Training Club. (due to not wanting people to know where i live i have out an * in the place of the town/city)
Publications
I have not yet to be published, but i have been praised on my excellent writing skills
Education/Credentials
I have gone to college on veterinary, and am currently taking an interest in the Rottweiler breed.
Awards and Honors
I have no awards yet, but am doing my best to gain one.
Past/Present Clients
i do not have very many clients. Mostly my family, and hopefully who ever asks a question here!
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