Common Health and Genetic Disorders in Rottweilers

Rottweilers: these dogs may look pretty tough, stocky and powerful from the outside but when it comes to health problems they sure may have their own sets of problems. For this reason, it cannot be repeated enough the importance of purchasing Rottweiler dogs from reputable breeders that test their breeding specimens for hereditary disorders. Breeding specimens that test positive to any hereditary disorders are therefore eliminated from the breeding pool. This significantly lowers the chances of encountering any genetic disorders. 

Common Health Problems in Rottweiler Dogs

Orthopedic Disorders

-Hip Dysplasia

This genetic disorder is a common occurrence in large and giant dog breeds. It tends to occur when the hip bone and socket bones do not adhere as they are supposed to causing severe pain and debilitation. Responsible dog breeders will only breed their breeding dog specimens after they have received clearance for OFA, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Diagnosis is obtained after reviewing hip x-rays and classifying the hips under the following categories: Excellent,Good, Fair, Borderline, Mild Dysplasia, Moderate Dysplasia or Severe Dysplasia. Read more >>