Potential owners should be aware of known
health issues that can affect this breed.
The most serious genetic health risks
a Rottweiler faces are canine hip dysplasia (CHD), subvalvular
aortic stenosis (SAS), elbow dysplasia, and osteosarcoma. Other conditions which may affect
this breed include hypothyroidism, gastric torsion (bloat), and allergies.Rottweiler owners should have their dogs'
hips, elbows, heart, and eyes tested by a veterinarian> before breeding. DNA tests should also be performed to screen for von
Willebrand's disease (vWD).
Lifespan
Rottweilers typically live between 8 and 11 years
