large head or small head rottweillers whats the difference

[david g]

is there a diffference in large head breed or small head breed rotty ,if the mother has a large head and the father small and just the opposite .also what about cold running out of eyes?

[GypsysMom]

Watery eyes also with nasal discharge can be an upper respitory infection and will require antibiotics, ask your vet to check the eyes. As for the head size Im not sure Gypsys mom was smaller and had a smaller head then her dad he was about 100 pounds with a nice size (not to large) block head great facial features, her head is more like her dads I hope she looks like him he is gorgeous

[sophie's-mom]

there is not a LARGE HEAD BREED or a SMALL HEAD BREED!

Rottweilers are the BREED and some have small heads and some have large heads!!

It comes from either PROPER or IMPROPER breeding.

Breeding TWO INFERIOR dogs will produce INFERIOR puppies.

The head has NOTHING to do with "cold running out of eyes".....what does that mean?

[BostonRott]

There is only one Rottweiler breed. They are not segregated by head size, country of origin (German vs American) or anything else.

If vastly different head sizes are bred together, you can expect to get a mish mash in the puppies as to conformation and probably also expect dentition/bite issues by breeding too far apart in phenotype.

[SABELLESMOM]

Some may have smaller heads than others but it is hardly a feature one should worry about, other than what Gretchen said about breeding two vastly different sizes together.

A Rottweiler head is very distinct. If you saw it in a shadow profile, you should be able to recognise it as the head of a Rottweiler. It has proportions, angles, shape, etc. All explained in great detail. I've seen one judge "measure" the dome with his hand to check the proportion on a dog (who's head quite frankly, looked odd). Once satisfied everything was OK, he went on. It's the shape that has to be correct, rather than a specific size.

[GypsysMom]

Originally Posted by sophie's-mom

there is not a LARGE HEAD BREED or a SMALL HEAD BREED!

Rottweilers are the BREED and some have small heads and some have large heads!!

It comes from either PROPER or IMPROPER breeding.

Breeding TWO INFERIOR dogs will produce INFERIOR puppies.

The head has NOTHING to do with "cold running out of eyes".....what does that mean?

I know there isnt a "large head breed" or "Small head breed" I dont think he meant the head size has something to do with watery eyes, at least I hope he didnt think that.

[sophie's-mom]

Originally Posted by GypsysMom

I know there isnt a "large head breed" or "Small head breed" I dont think he meant the head size has something to do with watery eyes, at least I hope he didnt think that.

well, since Dave hasn't come back and clarified I guess we will just have to wait.

I hope not either but, they were stated in the same breath, that is why I asked what that meant.

[llwaxan]

Head size, as has been stated, is determined by genetics. A Rottweiler with a head smaller than breed standard is still a Rottweiler. The same can be said of Rottweilers with heads that are larger than breed standard. Head sizes, bites/dentation, coat coloring and markings, and overall body weight are not sub-categories within the breed. They are more often then not disqualifying characteristics. Although I have seen many unethical people try to market dogs with these characteristics as "Giant Roman Rottweilers" or "Long-Haired Rottweilers".

One doesn't love them less as pets, but that is what they are, pets, not show, and certainly not breeding quality dogs.

You will not have a solid idea of what your dog's head is going to look like for awhile to come. You can make a decent guess based upon the parents, but as I recall from another one of your posts in another forum/section, you bought your pup from some kind of middleman, broker, who had purchased the entire litter from the breeder so I assume that you have not met the parents.

If your pup's eyes are running, I am guessing that is what you meant by "cold running out of eyes", then I would suggest that you contact your vet. Hopefully you have one by now and are keeping up with all puppy shots and check ups. It is not normal for puppies eyes to run, it indicates a problem. Rotties can be predisposed to various eye disorders. Do you know if his parent's have health clearances for eyes, hips, etc.?

[GypsysMom]

When I got Gypsy she had watery eyes and a slight runny nose my vet put her on antibiotics for an upi(upper respitory infection) My Am.Bulldog isnt as stocky as the average pictures that I have seen but I love him just the same.

DAvid are you the same poster that asked about the white on the chest?? JUst wondering

[Dugganmom]

Every dog has a different size/shape head....my lab is diffrent from others i have seen...my rotts head is different than my parents or others i have seen..dogs like people are different. I have never heard of a large head or small head rottweiler.

[GypsysMom]

Originally Posted by GypsysMom

When I got Gypsy she had watery eyes and a slight runny nose my vet put her on antibiotics for an uri(upper respitory infection) My Am.Bulldog isnt as stocky as the average pictures that I have seen but I love him just the same.

DAvid are you the same poster that asked about the white on the chest?? JUst wondering

If you look at members pics on here you will see not every rott looks the same their heads are different their bodies are not all the same some heavier some lighter, and they all have a different look to their face (as in expressions)

[spoiledbabies3]

Originally Posted by Dugganmom

Every dog has a different size/shape head....

Exactly...I have owned 4 rotts...2 with large block heads and 2 with smaller heads...3 with very distinct rott markings and 1 with definite markings of a mix (most likely shepherd)...2 with white on the chest and 2 without. A rott is a rott...all of mine were rescues so I'm not sure about the breeding, just wanted them to live with me as a member of my family for as long as possible. You either love them or you don't...unless you are showing them it shouldn't make a difference. Much like anything else...a mixture of 2 bloodlines produces many different varieties...i.e., children look different even when they are siblings...and sometimes they look very similar when they are cousins...Genetics are a very funny thing...you never know what your gonna get!

[david g]

thanks for the imput guys on the eye problem and the head thing just throwing a little something of concern. and yes i am the same guy that asked about the white spot on the chest .

[david g]

Originally Posted by sophie's-mom

well, since Dave hasn't come back and clarified I guess we will just have to wait.

I hope not either but, they were stated in the same breath, that is why I asked what that meant.

did not mean to confuse any one about the runny eyes etc. i was asking two questions at one time .most of the questions i have posted all of them were concerns of some of my freinds that dont have a computer and i will be more pacific next time if it is my pup or not ..sorry for the incoveince guys ..

[Allerzeit]

David, regarding the runny eyes. Is this something that has been a problem with your dog for a long period of time, or has it just happened?

Without being able to see your dog, I would recommend a vet visit was in order to ensure there is no problem with the eyes. Watering, runny eyes could be caused by a number of factors - from debris in the eye to a respiratory tract infection to entropian.

Cheers,

Trace