What it's like trying to groom a ROTTWEILER

[@maivaiva1412]

He is like, ridiculously well-behaved. His owners must be so flippin proud of him right now.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

That's, again, proof there are no "Bad Breeds".

[@pixel8119]

@@QUICKBOOKS1 except chihuahuas

[@21darkster]

@@QUICKBOOKS1 proof that training does wonders.

[@hb9599]

@@pixel8119 😂 can’t disagree, they’re usually feral.

[@belindarocky961]

@@pixel8119 lol 😆😆 they're the devil in a dogs body for sure.

[@simplystreeptacular]

In my experience, the biggest downside to a well-trained rottie is that they don't understand they are too big for your lap.

[@MissChase86]

Downside??

[@jessipeculiar]

😅 Mine squashes me on the regular. She really does not understand that she's way too big and heavy. But in all honesty I love it when she does it, all she ever wants to do is cuddle.

[@BG-mh6pc]

This. My brother had a 125# rottie that would sit on my lap. One time she sat more on my belly and was constricting my breathing, i thought I was going to suffocate to death and Bella didn’t understand why I was shooing her off me

[@mariedillingham199]

my brutus once wanted to be held (he was almost as long as I was...) and crawled into my lap little by little... it was adorable and painful (bad arthritis at the time)

[@MegaGun2000]

@@MissChase86 agreed! It's like having a living weighted blanket!

[@doodlebumperd6629]

The happy hoodie never fails to make me giggle.

[@AJ-iu6nw]

do they make them for humans?

[@LJM557]

@@AJ-iu6nw 😂

[@LJM557]

@@AJ-iu6nw I wish

[@AJ-iu6nw]

@@LJM557 😂

[@Greybeardmedic]

Totally! You should do a happy hoodie compilation with some music, that would be a lot of fun.

[@timothythompson3029]

There is a family down the street that has a Rottweiler. It's way over 100ibs. They also have a boy who is about 7. Every day the boy and dog walk down to the bus stop. The kid gets on the bus and the dog walks itself home. After school is over the dog walks itself to the bus stop and waits for the kid to get off the bus and then they walk home together. It's pretty crazy.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Not really. I had two dogs who knew it was "Treat Time". I've always wondered if they could read time or a clock.

[@dugefrsh5154]

that's amazing

[@melaniekendall4903]

That's really unsafe, what if there was another dog out walking or just running loose and they started attacking each other or worse still attacked another child

[@dharmabum2838]

Adorable. Great pal always waiting. I'm sure the boy looks forward to seeing the dog there waiting as well..

[@jootpepet]

​@@melaniekendall4903 if youre that cynical, your dogs will never learn to trust anyone or anything. Negative people like you are exactly why there are agressive dogs

[@aksharawalia]

All those kisses. Those soulful eyes. Such a good and gentle boy.

[@AxxLAfriku]

I am the funniest KZbinr of all time I watched my latest video and laughed for 69 minutes straight I am extremely funny I am dangerously funny and I have two girlfriends who think I am extremely dangerously funny thanks for listening dear ak

[@JacobLoveless23]

Such soulful eyes. Dog: my butt itches.

[@ampsquad1245]

@@AxxLAfriku what

[@VarjoPira]

Well-trained, well-mannered, quite literally the perfect dog from the looks of it. Our girl's the same.

[@poprostugryf1333]

@@AxxLAfriku sad

[@coridowell4654]

I love how Zeke gave you his paw when you clipped his nails, then simply looked away. He was like, "Here's my paw. I might not like having my nails clipped, but I know it has to be done."

[@amorelleshemaiah]

Yeahhhh

[@pvshka]

He didn't even flinch at the sound of nail clippers. Most of them do.

[@Athenasjam]

Funny, my cat does the same thing. As soon as I pick up her paw she turns her head and tucks her face into the closest thing. She likes me to put a blanket there so she can hide her face 😄💕

[@lourdesv1051]

He's such a good boy! 💗

[@sensifacient]

I used to work with German people and the attitude toward inconveniences was very similar. How funny - what a German dog.

[@tenwaystowearit]

You rarely see them with a full length tail. He’s so precious.

[@Asa...S]

Where I live you see it everywhere. It has been illegal to mutilate dogs here since the 80s. I hope it will be illegal everywhere soon.

[@starlessfae]

@@Asa...S where is that :0

[@jkausti6737]

@@starlessfae Don't know about Åsa but here in Finland it's illegal also, if I remember correctly from the 90's or so.

[@starlessfae]

@@jkausti6737woah Finland is such a good country

[@skinnylegend1542]

@@starlessfae it's illegal in almost all of Europe

[@pbrfan7141]

Rotties are the sweetest, people pleasing breed. I call them heartbreakers because I wish they had longer lives.

[@michaelr-vo6ec]

So true. They really are beautiful misunderstood dogs. Would love to own one but my wife is just too scared of them. Films like the Omen didn’t help their reputation. Truly beautiful and very loyal dogs who would protect you with their lives!

[@MtlQwn]

His face while getting his nails clipped gave "I don't like this but if I keep still it'll be over with soon." 😍😍

[@sharlharmakhis280]

Such a good well-mannered baby

[@theworstmaid]

i love how he happily gave you paw and then immediately regretted it

[@jamesnorman9160]

"Shake? Sure thing - OH GOD WHAT'S THAT FOR?! SHE'S STEALING MY NAILS!!"

[@lindashrugemoji9351]

i like how zeke put his paw on the dryer tube as if he was saying “oh, no thank you”

[@IAmADragonHearMeRoar]

I love when dogs do that!

[@PickleAllergy]

My cousin rescued 4 of these wonderful dogs. they were huge and came from an abusive situation. after 30 days, they had decompressed and their incredible personalities came out. They guarded the home from anyone they did not know, and the oldest always looked to my cousin if a new person could be trusted. The mailman always brought them treats, the UPS guy wanted to steal them all. More than once he found his adult male neighbor playing with them in the yard. A neighborhood girl would throw the ball every morning while waiting for the bus. My sister had a boyfriend though we trusted him, the dogs didnt and he wouldn't go near the house. Turned out the guy was a liar and an abusive alcoholic. He fooled us, but not the 'crew'

[@codfish1113]

My aunt has a Rottie and he’s (debatably) the most precious being ever. His Chocolate Lab brother begs to differ though.

[@rogue7723]

Why not the most precious thing ever, if I may be so bold and inquisitive?

[@oceancat0450]

Perfect duo of dogs 🐾

[@diamondclint9522]

We're all gonna need pictures

[@codfish1113]

@@rogue7723 Her choco lab believes he’s #1. But in reality, they’re both #1 in my heart.

[@kimhornhem5399]

chocolate labs dont give a shit bout nuttin

[@maryellenthompson8261]

I just noticed that Zeke has his tail intact! I love seeing purebreds that haven’t been altered to suit the human need for artificial beauty. He’s a beautiful boy.

[@personthing88]

I’m sorry A dog without a tail looks better than one with? People are strange

[@UncleSmithers]

@@personthing88 some people think so, unfortunately.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

It’s just a tradition but totally unnecessary. Same with Dobies and the the ear clip.

[@nxcrorat]

Some dogs don't understand their own strength and break their tail wagging it around because they're too happy, It didn't happen to my Cane Corso but it happened to one of his siblings;; Edit: that doesn't mean it's always removed bc of that, there's tons of other, more terrible and useless reasons why it happens

[@mharris5047]

@@personthing88 I used to tease my mother's jumbo size poodle about being so dumb that he let someone cut his tail off (the dog was really dumb). Poodles usually have their tails cut off within the first week or so of life, sort of like the foreskin removal done as a rite of passage by a rabbi or physician on Jewish babies or in my case physicians that wrongly conclude that a baby and its parents are Jewish (we weren't and aren't, I am an Anglican and my parents were/are also Christians) when one parent isn't available and the other is unconscious (I would have loved to see video of my mother reacting to finding out that some rabbi had removed my foreskin when she was finally able to come to, that footage would have been priceless, the same physician also named me since he needed a name for the birth certificate -- remember, this was in 1946 and things were done differently then). As for her poodle, she got it as a rescue dog and didn't have control of him having his tail cut off.

[@jessicaky]

Our rottie wouldn't walk down the hallway by himself unless the light was on. I think he was just making a fuss so my mom would baby him. He was a precious boy.

[@Amer1can1nfidel]

bad breeding unfortunately

[@Amer1can1nfidel]

not an accurate description of a mentally healthy rott

[@neelkanthmaharaj]

My Rottweiler would go for pee outside in afternoon but in night he never go alone to pee.

[@redbreadredemption2401]

@@Amer1can1nfidel if you have nothing of value to add to a conversation, the best thing to say is nothing.

[@fredrikjohansson7854]

haha alot of dogs picks up these peculiar traits, usually from their owners, like you said he probably loved the fuss and the attention. Silly dogs being silly is nothing new and doesnt have to be an indication of anything.

[@cathydaly3436]

I have learned so much about breeds from you. Your stories are based on facts and you acknowledge exceptions

[@ridkey2284]

I housesat for my sister earlier this year. Every night, for a week, her big baby of a rottie would come to the bedroom door and wait for me to invite him in, then he'd crawl under the covers with me and sleep with me the whole night. Best dog ever ❤️

[@DMSProduktions]

DID he 'perfume' the bed clothes as well? ;oP

[@cougar2k720]

Groomer: "alright! High five" Rotti: "awesome! High Five!" give paw Groomer: grabs paw and started nail clipping. Rotti: :0

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I think the Rotti grabbed HER hand so he could get his Manicure/Pedicure.

[@agitosblades]

the rottweiler during his nail clipping: GWTD: “😊👍✂️” Rottweiler: “i mean i guess….”

[@majormalfunction0071]

Rotti: Wait, that's illegal!

[@101Sailorfan]

He got bamboozled

[@ChiaraVet]

As a veterinarian I am simply delighted in seeing your professional attitude and the correct description of the Rottweiler. I love these big softies that would jump in the fire with no second thoughts to save their owners´ life.

[@karennemec1503]

You are so right! I’m not a veterinarian, but I worked for a veterinarian. I learned so much from that office. I used to hear owners say they needed to get their dog to guard school. People don’t realize you give a dog a home, they become like family. And YES jump in a fire to save you! I have 2 rotties littermates. Best decision I ever made.

[@Lorrdd]

The only dog that tried to kill me was a Rottie. Can't say I'm a fan of her, but I love the breed in general. I just got to learn from a very young age that you must approach every animal with a healthy amount of caution depending on the situation.

[@paganbornspiritbear8249]

Okay…gotta laugh at myself here…my tired a** brain read that as “vegetarian” at first, and I thought…”what on earth does that have to do with anything?” Then I reread it, and realized I’m an idiot. Lol!

[@jamesdosdall8391]

The best thing about Rottweilers are those expressive eyebrows! They're so cute! 😍

[@andie2809]

Our Rotties used to "herd" my nephews when they went into our fields! They never let them get too far from us and would block them if they felt my nephews were going the wrong way!😂🤣 My nephew even cried once because they wouldn't let him go where he wanted! I gave them loves when they came back! Such good boys with my nephews!😍

[@gilleyvalizarragadianapaol7830]

Awwwww that’s so cute🥰🥰😍

[@malyndahsexotics1543]

Well that’s flipping amazing!!! 😍😍

[@itsyaboi7779]

My family used to have two rotties (partners) and sometimes, since we live in the country with farms all around, some animals from the neighbors would get loose and walk around. Once as my parents and grandmother were sitting outside with the dogs, two sheep came along down the road. Instantly, the dogs ran over to them and, interestingly enough, began to herd them. They circled them for a few minutes before my folks were able to get them back in line, but those sheep were completely unharmed--if a little traumatized.

[@shad0wCh8ser]

Well I did it all wrong, I should have had Rotties to control my nieces and nephews! 🤣 They were all over the place like a box full of puppies at the vet.

[@hannahmurphy7493]

My uncles rottie did exactly the same to my brother when he was a youngster used to herd him, my brother was obsessed with that dog that he used to climb into the dog bed with her and fall asleep

[@watisvaccen]

When I was about 4 Years old, my mom was dogsitting a female Rottweiler for a week. She was very calm around me and we played all the time. She was very energetic and whenever we went for a walk and my mom had the leash in her hand, she was pulling my mom along with her sometimes. One time, I kid you not, I took the leash and she was the sweetest, calmest doggie. She didn't pull, went far ahead or anything like that - she also looked back to me to see if I was still there. It was like she was taking me for a walk, taking care of me. Later in life I had a rottweiler-German Shepherd mix (mostly rottweiler), with her I was lucky to have spent 11 years. She's gone for a decade now, I still miss her to this day. Thank you for these amazing videos by the way. They cheer me up when I'm feeling kind of sad. ♥

[@heathern6737]

I too had a Rottie/shepherd mix (50% Rottie/25% Shepherd/25% Wolf) and she was the best dog ever. A once in a lifetime kind of dog.

[@watisvaccen]

@@heathern6737 yes! ❤️

[@GamingPony]

My friend has a Rottweiler that guards her farm. When he sees someone he knows however, he goes from guarding to absolute goofball, he's so silly xD

[@jamesnorman9160]

"Intruder ale - oh no, wait, it's only Bill. Hey Bill!"

[@anneh1890]

"bounce bounce bounce and some slobber"

[@jakel5801]

That’s how my buddies dads property is like. He has 3 dogs, two of em being Bernese mountain dogs and the other a mix (looks like a wolf so we call him wolfie). Whenever I pull up, they come running and barking until I get out and they get all excited 😂

[@heathern6737]

That was my neighbors Rottie. Dutch would charge the fence like he was going to come right through it until I'd say "Whatcha doing Dutch?" Then he'd put on the breaks, start wagging his tail and want some butt scratches.

[@sinephase]

my neighbour had a couple over the years out in the country and one would chase you for fun and stop if you turned around to face him, the other just checked you out and told you off but never got that close. Suffice it to say we didn't like the first one LOL

[@vsriotact]

The instinct to guard is amazing. My mom got 2 pups over the last year(brother and sister but from different litters). When visiting recently and taking one out for a walk. When ever a large vehicle drove past the 1 year old put herself between me and the road and used her body weight to hold me in place away from the vrhicle. I'm 6 foot 4 and had only spent a few days with them. Amazing instincts. She also kept shepherding my 2 kids. Making sure they didn't go wandering off on their 2 acre plot.

[@tomeekun]

I have a Rottie. I knew their behaviour was a matter of raising them properly, but I still underestimated how he'd be like growing up. He's super clingy and soft. He'll literally lie down on my feet so I won't step away from him. He wants to be by my side and wants me to caress him all day. Also, for the most part he's a couch potato. I've never had such a teddy bear like dog before. I love him with all my heart.

[@McSnezzly]

they're suuuuchhh babies. when we would go on vacation, ours would go through the laundry for my mom's clothes and carry them to her bed. One time our grandma who was house sitting found her with my mom's underwear LOL

[@angiebee7344]

That's exactly how my pit bull was! He wanted to be friends with the cats and snuggled teddy bears. Funny how the dog breeds with bad raps usually end up being the best breeds

[@sebulller]

@@angiebee7344 thats cause people who get these dogs did alot of things to ensure they are the best they can be :) they putted alot of time into the research of the breed and alot of time of training it. Rottweilers needs alot of training since they are guard dogs. so no wonder these dogs are the best when you also do the job required.

[@Old-Boy_BEbop]

@@angiebee7344 thats because of bad parents... a golden retriever would also get a bad rap if it was just pure muscle and ugly humans used em for their demise.

[@Vaelykra]

my heavy 3 year old rottie still insists on sitting on my lap whenever i’m in the ground, hes the most cuddly boy ever

[@misssmisssymaria]

I grew up with a rottie named Reagan. My earliest childhood memories are of him and I hanging out and playing, I was between 3-4 years old. My father was horrible man and Reagan stood guard by my door every night. I clearly remember one night, when my father attempted to kidnap me through my bedroom window, but Reagan started to bark, alerted my family, and bit my father’s legs until he ran off. Reagan saved my life. Rotties will always have a very special place in my heart, they’re truly angels. ❤️

[@newperve]

So sorry you went through that. It's good you had someone to protect and love you.

[@maryellenthompson8261]

I’ve heard things about the Rottweiler’s dedication to their family.

[@hope1365]

I’m so sorry, I’m very thankful Reagan was there for you

[@SlickTheSizzla]

Reagan sounds like a beautiful little soul. They really are the most loving caring angels and I’m so glad you had your own little angel to keep you safe

[@nunosoares2329]

Sorry to hear about that Missy. Is he still alive? If not, I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you patched up the relationship with him Also, I"m glad you had Reagan as a loving friend :-)

[@BlueJayBaby]

I love how you put some emphasis on “properly bred” and “trained”, as well as on “dedicated”. People don’t seem to understand that Rottweilers and Pit-bulls are great companions just like any other dog, the bad reputation comes from bad owners.

[@meteorstarthearcher5350]

@Nocti Nox Notice how the groomer specifically added in "properly bred" too!

[@nekochanme2]

My pittie is a sweeyheart… loved going to doggy class and playing with smaller dogs… my chihuahua mix though… she lunges at anything and everything… instructor advised to give individual classes but that wont socialize her. So, yeah. Big dogs are easier.

[@SecretKeeperForever9]

@@nekochanme2 Sometimes they are. I had a pitbull/boxer rescue. He had severe anxiety. But he was a shelter dog. I have a harder time handling big dogs. I get nervous because I'm not that strong. If they take off on leash they are taking off with me.

[@StewieJustSaidDat]

@Nocti Nox that’s why you don’t buy a rottweiler puppy from a fighting breeding line. You have to do research on your breeder.

[@IcyBrown]

yes, I heard it about Pitbulls and Dobermans that if they are trained well and get their walks to use up the energy, they behave, if not, they can start chewing on your shoes, destroy things around the house, and last but not least: they can get aggressive

[@pompeii7839]

I remember meeting a rottweiler once at the park when I was a kid. He had a name like "Spike" and the owner was a young guy who had a sort of goth style to him. The guy was super super nice and the dog seemed happy and like he was treated well but I just remember having this awareness that the dog's name was supposed to sound tough or scary and feeling this dissonance because for the absolute life of me, I could not imagine ever feeling like that dog was tough or scary.

[@Broomer52]

My cousins used to have a Rottweiler named Bear that they had for most their life. He earned that name too because this dog was a Brick house of a dog, I’ve not seen a Rottweiler that big since but he was a sweet dog that did not understand he was big and tried to sit on peoples laps. Eventually when he got older he started getting a lot of health problems and they had to put him down but Bear was such a sweet animal

[@trenvert123]

lol. I'm imagining his owner thought the dichotomy was hilarious. Like a more wholesome version of people who nickname fat people Tiny.

[@LilliD3]

@@trenvert123 Snake discovery has a green anaconda named tiny

[@toda2638]

@@trenvert123 The Oatmeal had a small, fluffy dog named Rambo.

[@kixtonjordan9521]

Most rotties are very well tempered but they can def be aggressive if the situation calls for it awesome dogs besides the slobber

[@TweetedTUMBLe]

He is gorgeous! I love seeing one who hasn’t had his tail docked-it’s so long and curly!

[@samg.781]

I was just thinking that!

[@Bunni-6942]

Same. I’ve never seen them with a full tail. 😱

[@cealabeala4367]

And his lovely ears are uncropped 💖 I hope more people come to realize cropping/docking is wrong and unnecessary.

[@rashmanideydas1925]

Yes, my daughter has a long tail full of long and curly hair and we love it ❤️

[@thenerrdpit7441]

it's illegal in europe now thank god..for any breed. In Switzerland, where i'm from, you can't even adopt internationally if the tail is docked.

[@jamesheller6423]

You should make a compilation of all the dogs' flappy ears while they're being blow-dried!

[@emekambulu2352]

Oh my God yes

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

Dammit that's a wonderful idea. A Happy Hoodie compilation too!

[@shell2835]

Yes!

[@unknownmoonchild9970]

Yeah she should

[@mayarahman9995]

This would be so adorable ☺️

[@mikeylafave2396]

My grandmother’s Rottweiler convinced her neighbors to get one too. Their kid named their dog after my grandma’s dog. So now her street has two Rotties named Chloe. 😂

[@justafriend4215]

awh 😂

[@plynwow]

hmm... I wonder what he said to them to convince them!

[@FrietjeOorlog]

@@plynwow "Bark"

[@GothicDominatrix]

When I was 5 or 6 yrs old I lived next door to a beautiful rottweiler named Bear. He was the most amazing dog! He would constantly pick me up and carry me around, sometimes even up the stairs. He listened to me as much as his owners. His sister Princess, on the other hand, was batshit crazy and had to be put in the backyard whenever most people came over. I'll never forget Bear though. He made me so happy everyday. He is the reason I love large breeds and will be getting one hopefully soon.

[@finnibugz]

I remember playing with my grandpa's rotties, Boris and Natasha. 5 year old me in a kiddie pool with these almost 140 pound dogs, splashing and giggling the whole time. They are such sweeties. We recently lost Natasha to old age, she was the alpha of the two and Boris was a henpecked husband. Whenever he'd get too close to anyone for Nats liking she'd bark and growl at him. But when they were alone they'd cuddle up together and it was the sweetest thing ever. We miss you old girl.

[@VengerDFW]

Did you guys ever find moose and squirrel?

[@finnibugz]

@@VengerDFW I appreciate the reference, but I am afraid not.

[@starriw8050]

Same i remember playing with my aunts rottweilers outside for hours everytime wed visit. Such sweet gentle dogs! Then one day she said we couldnt because they saw on the news there was a rottweiler attack. I didnt understand and still dont understand how that effects how people see their own dogs. Vast majority of dogs are great family pets and the ones that arnt have clues before they actually attack. Youre much more likely to get killed by a parent than your family dog statistically thats true and says alot about the gentle nature of dogs in general!

[@strange.277]

@@VengerDFW was wondering the same thing!!

[@sus425]

Haha like an old married couple! That is so sweet

[@susanstaples6171]

I just can't over the red/brown "eyebrows" on a dark background. Such an awesome breed!

[@draculena]

yes! doberman pinschers have them too :)

[@Corkboardconspiracy]

The eyebrows are my favorite thing about Rottweilers.

[@Amber417]

When I was 14, I volunteered at my local humane society. Out of all the dogs there, the Rottie was the sweetest one and I’ve wanted one ever since.

[@CChan_16]

Great for u!! ☺️

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, I’m surprised to see how calm he was when you clipped his claws! Pugs totally freak out when they get it. This dog is very well behaved. What a good boy.

[@danielleking262]

You mean Rotties?

[@The-Dom]

normally rotties struggle with the nail clippings too, but are otherwise darlings.

[@1packatak]

It’s very important for all dogs to be taught how to behave when being groomed. Doesn’t matter if it’s a teacup poodle or a Cane Corso!!!

[@onewiththelunatics]

I remember the first time I met a Rottie, I was on my bike, collecting money for a school fundraiser. I live in the countryside and I was going down a hill to one of the local farms, and half way down, I saw this absolute unit standing at the bottom if it, realised it was a Rottie and pulled the brakes. I had never encountered one before, but I knew that it was his territory, so I let him come to check me out. Well...he came over, looked me dead in the eye, and let out the loudest sigh I have ever heard come out of a dog and plonked his breezeblock of a head on my knee, looked at me and his face literally said "luvs pleez". Well you best believe I gave him the absolute heckinest scritches of his life!!!

[@anaalina5964]

Love that his tail isn't cut! A natural Rottweiler is so beautiful.

[@NylaTheWolf]

I always thought that Rottweilers had naturally stumped tails. Do people actually cut them?! That's horrible!

[@Pirates.27]

@@NylaTheWolf you can't certify a RTW with bobtail for breeding in my country, neither can you participate in exhibition with it, but some people still do it. I don't understand why...

[@Pirates.27]

Also it is not done in an anesthesia and it is very painful for the puppies :(

[@LovelyCenturibear]

The tails were stumped during their work era because they were used for pulling small carts. The tail got in the way.

[@Pirates.27]

@@LovelyCenturibear oh I didn't know that, thanks for the info

[@kostasblackbeard9261]

Oh this dog is just... delightful. Someone give him a hug, he looks like he'd appreciate it. Speaking of wonderful dogs, have you ever groomed a Chow Chow?

[@Mischievous692]

As a chow chow owner, I would LOVE to see this!!

[@crystaldafoe2471]

The face during drying makes me laugh every time 🥰🤣

[@NeriKafkafi]

These videos are always like: Groomer: These dogs are courageous, bred to protect their families from wolves and bears. Courageous dog: Waaater with SOAAAAP! Hot AAAAAIR!

[@gocrazyahhgostupid9208]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@willgaukler8979]

...you just know he felt better after that ...

[@Oggie_rumperoo]

LMAOOOOOO

[@rebel4466]

They're just reacting like that because they trust the people but not their surroundings. Like "that's some weird stuff happening here, but they said it's okay". When there is a real problem, they pretty much don't mind anything in their path. Check out some videos of Rottweilers being trained to take down an attacker in some form. (but nonetheless a funny post lol)

[@nottheone582]

they're really big babies... so long as their humans are okay they're happy :)

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

Twenty years ago, when my sister rescued her first Rotti, I was a bit horrified (I was young and uneducated, cut me some slack), then I actually met Doc for the first time. Doc was a gentle giant of the first order. His favorite game in the world was this variant of Tug Of War where I planted myself on the ground with a rope in my hands and he grabbed the rope and dragged me all around the house until he'd get tired and fall asleep in my lap. He weighed more than me at the time, though, so it took a lot of that to tire him out. But he did love playing tug-tug, and my sister's wood and tile floors always ended up very well dusted (as did the seat of my jeans lol). I have a picture of him I took one Christmas, where my six year old niece is sitting on the floor next to him with a cookie in her hand and he's just staring at that cookie like it's the most enticing treat in the world, but he didn't once try to take it from her or even try to get her attention by whining or pawing. When I called him over and gave him my cookie, he spent the rest of the day reminding me how much he loved me with nuzzles and (very soggy) licks. He was one of the sweetest, gentlest dogs I've ever known (#1 gentlest was a mastiff named Lily, but Doc was a close second), and I found it utterly hilarious that he was scared to death of my sister's free-range chickens. Her cats, on the other hand, loved him and used him as a warm bed and comfy perch.

[@kodschiec5614]

Considering they used to pull carts, this actually sounds like a really good workout for a rottweiler! 🐻

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

@@kodschiec5614 Oh, yeah :D he got plenty of exercise normally, but wanting to drag around heavy things was definitely wired into his genes. Such a big overgrown sweetheart. When the kids got a little older, we were thinking of rigging up some kind of cart for him to pull them around in, but by then he was getting a little old and creaky. Still a wonderful gentle giant, though. If I ever live in a house instead of an apartment again, I'll probably end up rescuing a rotti in need of a loving home.

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

@@it_butters_the_bean2343 He was a giant teddy bear of a pupper. The best boi that ever was.

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

@@it_butters_the_bean2343 Oh, definitely. Him and Lily, and two other dogs and almost a dozen cats we've loved and lost in the past half century. I think our family home in the next world must resemble a game of Animal Crossing more than one of those Heavenly Mansions I used to hear people talking about when I was little, and I am *down* for an afterlife where I get to see all our fur-babies (and feather-babies, and that one scale-baby) again. 🥰

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

@@it_butters_the_bean2343 It truly will be 😍

[@catswellthecat7855]

I love the fact he has his full tail! So cute to see it wag!

[@Whimsy4fall]

I love that they didn’t crop his tail. I always learn something about dogs from watching this and most of the time it’s a good laugh. 🥰

[@reregfys7169]

its prohibited now, also cliping ears. at least where i live.

[@1packatak]

@@reregfys7169prohibited in most European countries and I think Australia. Optional in the US and Canada

[@hazelhazelton1346]

Isn't it the doberman that's known for their cropped tails?

[@slightlyaboveaveragebutaverage]

@@hazelhazelton1346 Rottweilers fall into the same category as pitbulls, at least in the eyes of many people. So they often receive the same treatments to make them look more intimidating I guess.

[@christophercudney5896]

Zeke looking away while she was clipping his nails is me whenever I blood drawn or anything to do with a needle.

[@daytonaman2009]

You most definitely aren’t the only one. I’m the same way. He is such a good boy.

[@DMSProduktions]

Sook!

[@snappishtemperament213]

Same! Same.

[@33psychobunny]

Props to the owners of Zeke as well for not docking his tail.

[@brie1026]

Or cropping his ears

[@joachimverbruggen6062]

Illegal for years in Europe now for rottweilers and dobermans

[@DragynGirl]

That would have been the breeders. Tail docking is usually done at under a week old, preferably at 2-5 days old. Think of it as circumcising a baby, you want it done as early as possible. Cropping ears is done at about 3 mo old. And no, I'm not a breeder, I worked at a veterinarian clinic years ago that cropped/docked.

[@sus425]

@@joachimverbruggen6062 doesn’t stop people from doing it unfortunately

[@katesteinfort9709]

Illegal in Australia

[@nowthenzen]

the look of bliss mixed with adoration in his eyes as he's being bathed, cared for, rubbed down and caressed.

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

lovely dog. My niece had a Rotty. Daftest big floppy thing ever. Very loving.

[@darkhorse8413]

I love seeing a dog like this with it's natural ears and tail.

[@ryanjung4416]

@john day where do u live. I’ve never heard of restrictions against that stuff

[@CatloverisRy]

When people get their Rottweilers tail cut off or whatever they do, I think of “how would you like it if I went and got rid of your arm without your consent”

[@jilli_bea]

@@CatloverisRy Usually tail docking is because the dog is susceptible to easy tail breakage later in life, so it's better to cut it off painlessly as a newborn than to have to amputate and traumatize them later. Also it depends on the purpose they're being bred for--some dogs who are going to be hunters or police dogs, it's better for the tail to be gone so theres less area to get caught or grabbed and cause pain or damage to the dog.

[@darkhorse8413]

@@jilli_bea it's all nonsense at this point. They are born this way for a reason. It's purely for cosmetic reasons now. It needs to be outlawed. Tail docking is painful for puppies. Many breeders do it without anesthetics or sedation since the puppies are easily restrained. So how is that not painful to cut through skin, muscle, nerves and between bones?

[@katsu9582]

@@jilli_bea Makes no sense, German shephards or a Malinois ( both are used as Police dogs) dont get tail cut, why apparently u think for a Rottweiler. Dog is Dog. Pittbull / American Stafford okay they bred them for Dog fights, then its understandable, im not supporting this stuff. Dog Fights around the Corner should be banned and must cost a horrid sum of Money so the Breeder get what they deserve + Jail for 30 Years. thats what i would do with them + chopping of their both Hands.

[@hibikimills9566]

My grandparents used to breed Rottweilers until I was about 7 years old and the breed was simply to big for them in their old age. My grandmother was always told by neighbors who didn't know her dogs that she was crazy for letting them around her grandkids. But she would. Her female Rottweiler was the best baby sitter and was super gentle with me and my cousins when we where really little in fact she saved my cousin and I from being kidnapped when I was 5 and he was 4. As i have been told by my grandmother this is how it went. My grandmother had to step inside for a quick second to turn off the kitchen timer, and left me and my cousin out side with her breeding pair of Rottweilers. We where playing when a man ran out of his car and grabbed my cousin by the arm. Before he barely had my cousin off the ground the female rottie was off the front porch and bitting him to let go. The male rottie started barking like crazy as the man let go of my cousin and was screaming for her to let go. My grandma came out grabbed my cousin and I put us on the porch before calling the female rottie back. The man screamed at my grandmother and later tried to sue and have the Rottweiler put down. Did get very far cause he apparently admitted to trying to kidnap my cousin and ended up in jail. I don't remember much of that day just the barking and the man shouting but I'm really grateful for those dogs and will always love a Rottweiler.

[@rj-jl5nv]

The guy wanted to sue your gradma for the dog's bites? Like he wasnt trying to abduct anybody that day. What a jerk!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@rj-jl5nv Nah, what an idiot but it's a good thing he was an idiot. He could've just fled and possibly gotten away but his attempt to sue meant that they were able to easily arrest the would-be kidnapper. Justice was easily served to that disgusting waste of oxygen.

[@roriemarie2968]

Wow...amazing! Mine attacked a man that tried to rape my mom. Great dogs.

[@NotRussianBadger97]

@@roriemarie2968 it took my brain longer than I'm willing to admit to process what you said. I am glad your dog was there for your mother and I hope he took a nice big chunk out of that guy

[@adde9506]

@@rj-jl5nv Burglars regularly sue home owners for injuries sustained while robbing house, a place they categorically should not be, and win. You can sue anyone for anything. Glad the law was on the side of sanity that time.

[@babysnakes1433]

I absolutely love the fact that this Rottweiler has his ears and tail intact. BEAUTIFUL DOG! I absolutely hate the idea that there are STILL people who MISTAKENLY believe that butchering a dog's parts is necessary. 😑 It is not. Dogs do not need plastic surgery. 🙄

[@petithibou1891]

Rottweilers don’t have their ears cut off just tail and it’s forbidden now

[@Poincare2024]

@@petithibou1891 they were probably thinking of dobermans

[@65FullMoon83]

It's not butchering, it's a minor surgical procedure. Most male children get circumcised when their babies. They don't call that butchering either. Tail docking is usually done by a vet when they're small pups before the blood supply & nerves are fully formed. Rottweiler's are a working utility dog. Tail docking is done for utility reasons & to prevent any future tail injuries. I can't believe people are so uneducated about it & make such emotional judgements about it before knowing the facts. Poodles, french bulldogs, Boston Terriers, English Bulldogs, Boxers, Cattle dogs, dobermans and many others get tail docked as pups for both cosmetic & utility purposes. It's part of the breed standard for many dog breeds.

[@sammierose1150]

@@65FullMoon83 well then unless you’re on a farm (more people nowadays live in cities or suburbs) or a professional dog show-er, it’s unnecessary and should be banned. 😒

[@dodo19923]

@@65FullMoon83 Dude, you can argue facts and logic with people all day and night, but they'll never understand why certain things are done cause "muh emotions" run too high. I always say folks are going to do it regardless, would you rather have it done professionally by a vet using all the correct surgical tools and anesthesia ect with minimal impact to the dog, pain or otherwise.. Or, would you rather someone hack at their ears with kitchen scissors, use some superglue and vodka to sterilize/close the wounds?

[@anonymph4570]

Okay but his eyes are what I would like to believe the eyes of angels look like🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Maelvos]

So I know it's a massive sign of trust when dogs put their faces near other faces. So those couple of seconds where you are sharing face space means this boy LOVES you and also really drives home how good you are with doggos.

[@mortified776]

I noticed that too!

[@hothotheat3000]

He really trusts her.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

It actually means she didn't pay attention in any of the safety classes she presumably took.

[@_.-._.-.]

@@girlnextdoorgrooming or that she was confident with the dog ?? He showed absolutely no apprehension with the bath and was extremely polite, and she was comfortable with him. Also this could be a dog she grooms regularly, we have no idea. Also it seems like every single one of your comments on this channel is negative, so I have no idea why you bother staying. If you don't like the content, scroll. Its not that complex.

[@nilanjasa007]

@@_.-._.-. I also think she knows this doggo. The doggo seems to like her very much.

[@netherdominater9960]

Rottweilers in stereotypes: Eat children and chase people for several miles Rottweilers in reality: Request belly rubs politely

[@morgansdoor]

Eat children??? You sure it's not chicken?

[@Angel.Stay.Moa.Engene]

*"If I must say I owner. I would like to request a belly rub if you please*

[@arkhammemery4712]

Any untrained dog is dangerous. Only takes one dude to neglect his dog for it to happen

[@start3976]

@@arkhammemery4712 THANK YOU

[@mousmous17]

I was walking my lab in Chicago and I passed an alley with an off-leash rotti in it. Of course he saw us, too, and came trotting toward us; his teen-age owner chasing and calling for him. I thought "I don't know this dog or how he was raised, oh man, this could turn out bad." That big fluff immediately flopped on his back and offered his belly right there on the sidewalk.

[@JustMe-ks8qc]

Zeke and his wonderful flappy ears. He's so lovely.

[@sambesisky5517]

Or was it „Sieg“ which is the German word for victory? However, his ears are so lovely😍

[@narcigussler1272]

I had a rottie mix for 9 years. One of the best dogs. He was 120# fit. I remember him at my inlaws one time and 3 of the grandkids were playing around him. One in the dirt at his feet, one rolling a toy truck over his head and shoulders, and another playing with a doll while sitting against his back. He was SO happy at that moment. Another time he was there playing with the sis in law's pittie and the pittie accidentally knocked over one of the nephews and kept running. My rottie had to stop and go back and check on him. ❤ Unfortunately cancer took him in the end. I missed him for a long time.

[@ZeusyTheTalkingPitty]

He's beautiful!!

[@Stalkergames916]

Just like Zeus

[@missricaá]

I LOVE ZEUS

[@DeansGamin]

You watch them tooo???!?

[@seantagga9299]

So isn’t Zeus.. Smart publicity lol

[@issa_asdf]

Zeke: "I'm a beast" Also Zeke: "a cuddly beast"

[@oz_jones]

"I am going to kill you.... with kisses!"

[@Hyrdar]

The rottie is like: "You're truly a professional. Here, let me give you some kisses."

[@hayatojin2886]

There used to be a Rottweiler on my street that all us kids were scared off, we would run past the gate to the house he lived in as he barked like crazy at us, one day i saw the owner and asked is the dog friendly, they told me if he's barking when you pass the gate he just wants your attention and that he's harmless, since then every nearly day i sat and petted him through the gate and then everyone started doing it lol. Scary looking dog with a heart of gold.

[@Jm-ki4su]

"properly bred and trained" keywords to live by when raising a rottie

[@GroinFaceGroin]

100% agree. I have a UKC registered Colby APBT and she's an absolute joy to have because she was socialized and trained. Quality over quantity should apply to all breeds

[@infinitude7625]

also a human child :P

[@benstevens44]

I dunno. Results may vary and my experience may not be typical, but when I was a kid my family had a rottie from a relative's litter that just kinda happened. Not well bred, and I think one of the parents was a bit mean (though not super vicious.) We didn't really put in any special effort to train her, just kinda kept her as a family dog and taught a few tricks. Still grew up to be an absolute sweetheart. Loved to swim, used to try to dig rocks up from the shallow water of a lake, nearly crushed me against the wall once getting in my bed to escape a scary thunderstorm. I want to think that as long as you're not trying to get a horrible nasty vicious attack rottweiler, you probably won't. (While I'm reminiscing though, have a horror story in three words: "Rottweiler husky mix." Nothing worse than a dog that's tall, strong, stubborn, and KNOWS IT. No counter was safe.)

[@prixe12]

@EB not really???? A child is a human being breeding and training have nothing to do with it. Lol Children aren't animals.

[@70Sapphires]

@Jm 115 - I agree with your statement, especially concerning "guard dog" breeds, however, your statement applies to ALL dogs. I see some small & medium sized dog owners who should be banned pet-owners for life -because of the way they've failed to train their dogs, then act like everyone else has an invalid issue with the dog's behavior.

[@bb22602]

Love when she holds out her hand and he puts his paw into it for nail clipping. I have fought with smaller dogs to get maybe one nail clipped, and he is so cooperative and polite about it. Good boy!!!

[@BlueEyedRaven77]

Rotties are sweethearts. I’m so glad that he still has his tail too.

[@Caitydid561]

And his ears!

[@keepingjohnbusy]

Forgive the possible stupidity of this question, but why do some rotties not have tails or clipped ears? Is it because of dog fights?? Please say it isnt, I love doggos soo much, we don't deserve them

[@sunniebunnie2749]

@@keepingjohnbusy now it’s mostly just because ppl think it looks better :(

[@xnellyxs1]

Yes!

[@keepingjohnbusy]

@@sunniebunnie2749 well thats bloody horrible! (Thank you for answering me though)

[@picklecat4819]

Such a wonderful breed, loving and adorable when raised and trained. Extremely affectionate and a bit goofy. Beautiful dogs.

[@memememeow]

I'll always remember the rottie from the movie "Over the Hedge" whose only line was "PLAY PLAY PLAY" over and over. That movie made me want a rottweiler and I still do

[@Fab4Sunrises]

Oh wow you just unlocked a deep memory I forgot there was even a dog in that flick

[@Konpekikaminari]

Honestly my favourite "antagonist" dog in fiction

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

My friend in the seat next to me was a dog-lover. I could tell he was tickled by that scene. 😆🐶

[@lizhorvet1543]

The hilarious thing about that film: that is the truest depiction of the rottweiler personality. My daughter was a toddler when that film came out, and when we saw the dog running around, "Play!? PLAY!?" we both started laughing because that was exactly like our rottweiler (who was my daughters best friend and sworn protector until the day she had to leave us.) I blame the Omen for the bad reputation. They look fierce, but they're such honey babies.

[@fatherchristmasdiary1227]

@@lizhorvet1543 Yes but have you ever really looked at the rotties in Omen in the churchyard with the photographer? A couple sitting down wondering whats going on, another one with its bottom wagging away. None look as if they are about to harm anyone.

[@mikhaillia4075]

LOVE Rottweilers especially when they're puppies🥰🥰

[@CloverFoxCreations]

Yes all smiles and big derpy paws.

[@ks_yes1491]

@Mikhaillia Your pfp is gorgeous 😮

[@isabellawall3241]

I hope no one is afraid of him after watching this, not only is he really cute and well behaved, he now smells like blueberry pie!!

[@magikallysbluebonnets]

always be cautious around any dog

[@Thoushallnoteat]

That dog is in love with her. No one can tell me otherwise 🤭❤️

[@theelevatedone1630]

Why does he just look constantly happy and smiling. He’s absolutely adorable

[@thorild69]

He's still a puppy -- the world has not ruined him yet! :)

[@alphakakcmeddlakadoofahkii3362]

Because he is

[@maikehudson333]

My husband’s friend tied his Rottweilers to a picnic table in a beer garden. When they saw me, they ran up to me, smiling, with the picnic table in tow.

[@ElleCee62978]

I had a friend in my early 20s whose Rotties did the same thing.

[@최지영-y6e]

Looool ADORABLE 🥰 🤣

[@lambentlamprey]

"Piggybacking my new friend"

[@jamesmflynn]

🤣

[@imchasenbank5445]

😭

[@cramorantisgod4533]

“There is no bad dog only bad owners” -Miyagi if he were talking about dogs

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

Not with pit bulls though

[@iimdone]

@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 nope, with pitbulls too.

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

@@iimdone LOL

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

pitbulls are bred as fighting dogs, they are bed to be aggressive.

[@jazzorion1]

@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 pit bulls were literally the original family dog. Throughout history they’ve been know as one of the kindest and gentlest breeds with children. With *any* dog it’s always about whether or not there is a lack of training and leadership from the owner.

[@mariusfrost640]

They really are wonderful friends. Really calm and friendly.

[@starstuff7027]

I grew up with them as well. I have never felt threatened with them, and they were some of the best protectors I have ever had.

[@Lisa-fz8lh]

I love that they didn't dock his tail 👍 gorgeous pup!

[@queenfufu4305]

I honestly don’t know they was born with tails

[@toomanyaccounts]

tails should only be docked for health reasons and not cosmetic

[@Asa...S]

Happy to live in a country where docking is illegal, it´s been banned since 1989.

[@agstinacueva1673]

@@queenfufu4305 their tails or ears are cut sometimes when they're puppies. Its disgusting to find someone walking pitbulls with their ears all botched like that.

[@65FullMoon83]

A dog that looks a 💯 times better without the tail imo.

[@ander_1O1]

I don’t get how people could be scared of them they’re so adorable

[@CChan_16]

U can't say that cuz some people have a fear of dogs and u can't tell them to stop being scared, we gotta understand for them. 😕

[@JasonHicks343]

This is why kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7dnI1nZ6yAd9U

[@kangarooninja2594]

Because a disproportionate percentage of them are vicious killers.

[@kangarooninja2594]

@@JasonHicks343 Dear lord, I need a Xanax after that.

[@CChan_16]

@@kangarooninja2594 It does depend on the breed and owners. But it's not right to stop people from being scared, it's totally ok to be scared of dogs, even if they're adorable!

[@blueanima8623]

He's so good!! I Cannot get over his adorable upturned nose, SO CUTE

[@relaxmydog]

What a gentle pup!

[@amazeangelogames3165]

👍

[@AureaisChannel]

So glad the owners didn't dock the tail, he looks like an adorable goofball. I want to pet those cheeks!

[@DragynGirl]

That would have been the breeders. Tail docking is usually done at under a week old, preferably at 2-5 days old. Think of it as circumcising a baby, you want it done as early as possible. Cropping ears is done at about 3 mo old. And no, I'm not a breeder, I worked at a veterinarian clinic years ago that cropped/docked

[@AureaisChannel]

@@DragynGirl Thank you for the clarification! I thought owners opted to have them docked or not.

[@demopem]

Docking is even illegal in many countries, most of Europe for instance.

[@jessicare5331]

@@demopem GWTG is based in Canada, and there is no federal law against it, and as she's also in Ontario, which is the only province with no protections.

[@Zirkalaritz]

No cut tail. That's my favourite part. And yes, Rotties are such goofballs. My best friend had one that would try to bribe you with sticks, leaves and toys in exchange for pets and kisses. It was all a ruse, as soon as you started givving him attention he'd lean on you, full weight, until either you became prone and thus, his bed; or you would move, wich lead to him having a little tantrum and then starting again the process of trying to buy your affection. He really didn't have a single aggressive cell in his body, didn't even do the infamous rottie rumble. Rest in peace, Bebop, you big dumb dog. You were such a good boy.

[@IphigeniaAtAulis]

I hate seeing bobbed tails on Rotties (or any dog for that matter, but I mostly see it on Rotties). They are such beautiful dogs and the bobbed tail looks so horrible because it's people trying to make them look mean. Gives these sweet dogs a bad reputation.

[@jd13dox]

Yeah, and the Doberman as well. I Don understand how people can do that to an animal.

[@kdb678able]

@@IphigeniaAtAulis I'm not in favor of bobbed tails, but it does keep the contents on the coffee table from flying all over the house. A relative's dog also broke her tail from wagging it too hard into a hard corner.

[@gayathrin854]

This comment made me smile ❤️

[@IphigeniaAtAulis]

@@kdb678able Poor doggie.

[@SpicyButterflyWings]

My family used to have a rottie named Cyrus when my sisters and I were very young, around 3-7 years old. Very kind dog, super sweet, never bit or hurt any of us. My dad got the idea that he might be a good guard dog because of how alert he was and how he seemed to watch after us. My parents tested this by having my dad come home from work one day loudly and angrily, in his full security guard uniform, to see how Cyrus would react. He ran and hid behind my mom.

[@davidpa9266]

Cyrus knew who it was before he came in the front door, and wasn't sure why dad was angry.

[@LMBraun]

I had a rotty as a kid like the lady in the video. We also did not dock his tail, so as to let him speak dog without an accent. Hands down the most gentle, warm, loyal and patient animal I've ever been friends with. He was sometimes wary of strange men and made them check their manners, but would easily let toddlers he just met crawl over him and make mistakes grabbing his whiskers, etc.; he never hurt a single human being in his 13 years.

[@jameswent48]

That’s not her dog. It’s her customer’s dog. 🙄

[@MrCrashingcars]

@@jameswent48 She talks about having rotties as a kid in this video, which I'm sure is what the original poster was referring to 😊

[@gimpinainteasy]

@@jameswent48 I think you missed the part.. where she talked about being raised with Rottie's for 15 years.

[@kaylanadrous3301]

I love how she mentions that you need to be an especially attentive owner to these dogs!! My younger brother was attacked by one when he was a young boy (due to a neglectful owner 😔) and ever since then I wanted a rottie of my own to give proper training and care to

[@TheSilverwing999]

That's a really noble goal!

[@Alex-sv7vt]

I've never seen a Rottie without a docked tail. It's wonderful! He looks so happy and sweet!

[@muratti72muc]

docking and owning a docked animal has been forbidden for a long time. Only in shit hole and 3rd world countries it is still allowed.

[@oso1165]

@@muratti72muc lol, sadly in Ontario, Canada it's not banned. It took me 5 or 6 breeders to find one that hadn't already docked the tails until I found Zeke.

[@mish375]

@@oso1165 I think the reason docking the tail became popular was because most Rottweilers were farm dogs and the tail was docked so it wouldn't get caught when they pulled carts and/or become infested with bacteria due to field work. In Ontario the docking is still common though.

[@oso1165]

@@mish375 yes I understand that but the trouble is today 99.9999% of all dogs are home pets that have no business being mutilated for their owners aesthetic preferences. This is no longer the 1800s

[@meredithhadaway5512]

My music teacher at secondary school had a Rottie called Boudicca; one summer the teacher invited those of us taking GCSE music plus the choir and handbells people etc. to come to her house for a barbecue (which was lovely!). This was the mid-90s, right in the middle of a Rottweilers Are Bad campaign by the UK newspapers, and Boudicca was one of the first dogs I ever met who I *didn't* find alarming. She was so well-behaved, so gentle and calm. I only met her briefly but that was what taught me that breeds with bad reputations can be wonderful, and also that I was well on my way after a shaky start to becoming a dog-lover. :)

[@nemii-san9820]

His little innocent face is too adorable!

[@susanstaples6171]

My son adored the book "Good Dog Carl", a wordless book about a very attentive rotty. We giggled together over it for years when he was little. If you've never seen it, I encourage you to check it out!

[@sethrivers5303]

Upvoted for Carl! Those books are classics...

[@MJBeardM]

My aunt got me these books as a young child because she had rotties and didn’t want me to be scared when we visited. I loved those books and love the bred.

[@modelleg]

Alexandra Day

[@katelyn1074]

One of my favorite childhood books also!

[@SkipperJane]

“Good Dog Carl,” as well as personal experience with the similarly maligned Doberman, has meant I’ve always had a soft spot for rotties and never held an ill opinion of them.

[@Doomgath]

I love this channel. It’s funny, educational, well-edited and professional. The attention and integrity you give to all the features breeds keeps me coming back for more with each new video. Keep up the excellent work. PS: my dog says hi

[@elistillexists6287]

My half-sister’s dad had a rottie and he was the sweetest boy!! i was like five, my little sister was 3, but he just loved to lick our faces and played with us very gently. such a great breed, especially when their owner cares that much

[@BOLANAREDE321]

I love how Rotties look when they have their full tails. I'm so glad that it's becoming the norm for owners not to dock them.

[@Segwo]

Yes!!! They are so cute with full tails!!! I just wanna hug all of them!!

[@gordonlawrence1448]

The only thing that should be done to the tail is for a few cutting the hair a little. A very few of them get slightly longer tail hair.

[@TeenDream888]

I agree, it's not necessary for family dogs. working dogs many times need docked tails, but a family pet should be able to keep their full tail.

[@mortified776]

Helps that more and more jurisdictions are banning cosmetic mutilation outright.

[@Asa...S]

It´s been illegal in Sweden since the 80s. I think it´s such strange tradition, to cut the tails and ears off a puppy. Hope it will be illegal everywhere soon.

[@sheilaabraham4350]

We had all the “Good Dog Carl” books. I have wanted a rotty since then.

[@Jukkzter]

You wont ever regret if you finally decide to get one.. Two of my best friends have been Rottweilers, amazingly good ones. Those boys helped change a lot of peoples perspective on Rottweilers, i'll tell you that much. Still missed.

[@nyashaphillips5100]

The part that melted my heart is when he gave her his paw to have his nails clipped. So cute

[@darrenwells2277]

Its that look in his eyes that makes you melt. Love Rotties

[@oxanatarashchuk4598]

I love how his ears and tail are not cropped - he looks so beautiful and natural 🥰

[@1packatak]

Rotties never had cropped ears. The tails, well most of the world no longer allows docking. Canada and the US are behind in that area.

[@oxanatarashchuk4598]

@@1packatak but I saw rotes in my life those ears were cut and looked like little horns. That was long ago. Maybe now they are not...

[@cammyfeng4066]

@@oxanatarashchuk4598 I thought those were Doberman’s?

[@vbee3571]

This Rottie is such a sweet, good boi. ❤️. He obviously has caring, conscientious owners. Dogs just want to understand what you want of them. Bad trainer=problem dog. Good job with the information on each breed as you groom them. 👍🏻

[@alexisa1378]

As someone who always always grew up with Rotties, this description is 100% accurate. In her prime, our girl was about 120 lbs of pure lapdog, and as an old lady now, all she wants is love and attention. I also thought it was a neat coincidence that this guy was named Zeke, because all of our past Rotties have also had Z-names (Zoe, then Zeppy, now Zena).

[@Everyday_dude]

That’s amazing! I had a rottie named Zena before we had to put her down in the beginning of ’22. We have Zeus and Zara now 😂

[@kunikidaluv]

We had a rottie named Zoe. Sadly she had to be put down because of her legs giving out on her at the beginning of the year and she was in a lot of pain :( she did have a good life though and was a good dog😊

[@nio731]

He has the cutest chocolate eyes ever!!!

[@plokplot8900]

I believe socializing rotties when they are young is the key to adjust their temperament. Had a neighbor who would let his rottie play and interact with other people and dogs and he was quite the good boy. When we moved, a neighbor had a rottie that was always chained up, no wonder it was so aggressive and would often try to chase people passing by their property.

[@bruciekibbutz4698]

Mine is a serious arsehole when on our property to strangers but outside of the gate when walking him his is friendly with dogs/cats/humans and even hedgehogs 🦔. Guarding is simply in their genetics, I really don’t mind.

[@jesstolley7193]

That's so sad. It's one thing to have a dog that's living properly with its' family who is very protective. It's quite another to leave them chained up like that. :(

[@plokplot8900]

@@jesstolley7193 Lots of people think owning a dog is just providing it a home and food. They dont know that dogs are like humans that have other needs in order to be an acceptable pet in our society.

[@snarkasticsquid2435]

Very well said. All dogs need socialization, but some more than others due to society’s judgments. My vet described my Rottie Samuel Adams (named after the beer, not the President) as “a golden retriever in a Rottweiler’s body”. I’ve had dogs all of my life but he was just the best. Sweet, affectionate, smart, loved everyone he met but knew when he needed to be protective…miss you every day, my Sammy.

[@samanthapalmore2258]

My aunt has 2 rotties. She's a single mother with 6 kids. Gemini and Cerberus (the 2 rotties), are putty in those kids hands. Always playful and definitely think they're lap dogs!!!

[@Shicksalblume]

I like that his owners let him have his natural tail.

[@Tranquility32]

What a handsome pupper! 🤗