WHY I CHOSE THE ROTTWEILER OVER THE GERMAN SHEPHERD

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In this video I discuss why I chose the Rottweiler over the German Shepherd dog.

[Davena]

I have two male Rotties and a female WL GSD. In my experience the combo of both are complete security package. Mine are family house dogs and are great companions. The female GSD is almost ALWAYS the one who alerts the Rotts to anything unusual. She is way more protective- which could be because of her sex. What I like is she is vocal where as the Rotties are not. She will scare the burglar with her bark and GOD forbid - if they are stupid enough to break in - the Rotts will handle the rest.

[AlexA-txql]

I’m not getting tired of theses video there great

[wargriffin]

Up Next: "Why I chose the Rottweiler over having a kid"

Think about it- Can a kid defend your house/property? No. Strike one for practicality. ;)

[markw]

The show lines of GS are a disgrace. Shame on the AKC. Function over form! Especially in an animal that becomes part of your life and family. Why risk the health of the breed for a "look"?

[ak]

I have working line GSDs. They are super intelligent and are superb problem solvers. Working line GSDs are a spectrum. There are highly prey-driven working line GSDs (typically operate as sport-dogs). There are others with a good balance of prey and defense drives (a patrol dog requires a good defense/prey balance with a higher weighting on the defense side), while a drug detection dog needs untiring hunt-drive. And so on.

A good working line GSD, with a balance of prey and defense drives, and with an excellent nerve-base, is a bedrock solid dog. They will have a complete - complete - off-switch when inside the house. (all of my working line GSDs have a total off-switch inside the house), while being able to operate at 200mph when they are working and problem solving out in the field.

During a 20+ hour drive, my working line GSD boy did not make a single whine during the entire trip. He just settled down and went to sleep in his crate. That requires a rock solid nerve-base, since a weak-nerved dog would be whining and fidgeting and causing a ruckus during such a long trip. He operates at 200mph in the field, but sleeps inside my bedroom on a separate bed of his own. At the same time, not a single mouse can get by (let alone a 2-legged or larger 4-legged creature), without him being aware of it.

GSDs are also velcro dogs and you will never be alone, even when heading to the bathroom or while watching TV. They sense and figure out even the emotions running through your mind. Also, unlike Malinois, they mature slower but bond with their humans, far stronger. All of my GSDs were single owner dogs for the most part and don't bond easily to a new owner right new owner will have to take the time to bond with them and earn their respect.

[RC.]

I love the honesty of this guy on these videos. It's a real shame there won't be any more : (

[SeanHowell]

My GSD is 6yr working line. I love him to death. But after him, I'm getting a Rottweiler. The biggest problems I have with my current GSD is his HIGH energy level and the amount of fur that will enter your life is insane!

[wuerzelburg]

But yes, the German shepherd are so damn beautiful.

[donfierro]

next video why you choose a Rottweiler over everything else
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[dylvasey]

You're about to understand that the ''short'' haired Rott actually sheds like a mofo. In regards to health concerns the GSD is in serious trouble because of what we've done to the breed sadly. Rotties also have major issues with cancer amongst other things.

You'll also discover that the Rottweiler needs a job. It is NOT less work as you put it. If you have a bored Rottweiler, you'll have a destructive Rottie and with that bite force, even walls are not safe. If you think you're about to have an easier job raising a Rottie than you are a GSD, you really should think again. Both breeds are highly intelligent and need stimulation multiple times a day. My own dog ate a table when he was a pup (he was left alone for five minutes).

I have a 135lb male working Rottweiler that comes from German (I'm in Europe) championship lines. He is now six and trained to a ridiculous level. He loves scent work and has been trained to work with the police. I can promise you had I known just how much work was involved in this (keep in mind I have always raised large breed dogs such as Mastiffs, Dobermans & other non-working Rotties) I would have had to think twice about it. The reason Rottweilers do not make good police dogs (the only reason) is that massive bite force. A GSD can bite someone its ordered to chase and not really hurt them. A Rottweiler will break bones.


In regards to being a family dog, there simply isn't a better large breed dog than the Rottie. They need to be introduced to a new baby (if one comes after they do) but other than that they are exceptional. The only training needed in this regard would be for the dog to calm down when children are around. They are large, but often do not realise how large they are. They can bump into kids sending them flying.

You are correct on saying Rottweilers do not need to be trained to defend you. The problem with them is actually the opposite. They need to be taught when to not protect you. Please remember socialisation and training (from eight weeks) is NOT optional. My own dog went through a stage (as most Rotties do) at about 18 months old of simply not allowing people to enter my home - Regardless of if I was there. To this day, he is not interested in other people and flat out refuses to be stroked by a stranger.

You're about to go on an amazing journey that will test you to your core, but eventually you'll end up with an amazing dog. Good luck!

[imperialrottweiler]

Rottweiler and German shepherd are the best

[stanfaucette]

German Shepherds is the best bread you can ever have

[jameswolf]

I feel both the Doberman and Rottweiler are the better choices if you don't want to deal with the large amount of shedding. I say this as a GSD owner. Personally I lean towards Wolf Like dogs rather than Mastiff type but everyone had a favorite, no right or wrong answer there.

[wretchedone]

I had a German Sheperd, Lobo. Man he was a big boy! He came up to my waist. I'm 5ft 6 in. His back side at least. His head came up to my chest. Just walking him was an event. He was ridiculously strong. Btw I have owned red nose, brindle and blue pits most of my life. Lobo was special. I wasn't sure of his heritage, but he was definitely Not a show dog, lol. Anyway, I hope this helps anyone, they are very cool dogs. But they do have spirit in them. Make sure you show them your the Alpha. God bless everyone.

[gtownsour]

I got both... Two great dog breeds. As far as home protection, GSD tends to hear more subtle noises/ occurrences. The Rottie tends to become more aggravated with louder noises or things going bump closer by or inside the house. Both are ready to attack at a moments notice. Just some things I've noticed in living with/training both. Keep up the work, Zeek. Dope vids 💯!!

[blackchang]

As a person who has had both...German Shepherds are overall better. But like this gentlemen stated if you have a fairly relax/city life and do not have the time or access to things like parks or open fields and don't actively enage in outdoor activities then a German shepherd isn't the dog for you. They need a lot of stimulation...and tend to act up if they don't get any. Rottweilers (when compared to GSD) are less work and more relaxed.

[foilist]

I agree with you about the show German Shepherd’s rear end and sloping back. It looks terrible.

[kaza]

As someone who owns a working line German shepherd I pretty much 100% agree with everything you said. They are extremely smart and driven. This combo makes them amazing at pretty much every task you present them. But also means you absolutely have to be on top of your training all the time. You need to give them new or very engaging challenges all the time because otherwise they make their own fun, and will take advantage of anything where you slip up on keeping order. The only thing I would say about home protection is that very few dogs of any breed are truly natural home protectors, in the sense that they will genuinely protect you by attacking a threat without training or cueing. But my German shepherd absolutely scares the living daylights out of all visitors until I out her and even if she knows someone she will still keep them out until I've given her the all clear. After I've given the all clesr she will generally be friendly and appear relaxed take commands and pats from strangers if I tell her to but doesn't let strangers out of her sight and will look to me anytime something seems off to find out if she needs to switch on or not. She like most working line dogs of any breed I've met is very territorial and will take on anything that comes into the yard or house unannounced. She has 0 protection training and I've had to work to teach her to understand when to leave things alone. She also naturally switches on around any people acting or appearing suspicious or aggressive at all or that make me feel concerned when we are out in public despite her diminutive size people will always give you and her a wide berth if she gives them even a small stare. My friend's working line shepherd completely bent out a steel fence panel because someone had broken into the neighbours yard. However I had a friend who had a petline German shepherd and one day he looked out his window and saw the dog playing with a stranger in the yard he hadn't let in. So I'd say it depends on the dog as it does with any breed but for the most part even an untrained working line shepherd will perform role of a so called "natural protector" .

[jbullfrogjw]

This video will get some hate mail I'm actually surprised you did the gsd

[littlelizard]

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