Can Rottweilers Kill A Human

Rottweilers are one of the smartest dogs you would find, coming ninth on the list of smartest dogs around the world. They are fierce and courageous, capable of taking on different tasks. This dog breed were originally bred to be herding dogs and for this, they needed the fierceness, courage and strength to herd the sheep.

Besides their fierceness, they are quite a loyal breed and would make good family dogs if given proper training. Rottweilers are on the big size, with their adult male weighing about 43-64kg and about 61-69cm tall. Their adult female weighs about 39-52kg and are about 56-64cm tall.

Let’s get into the main discussion: Can a Rottweiler kill a human? In this article, we will be discussing the possibility and reasons why a Rottweiler will attack a human. Read on!

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Can A Rottweilers Kill A Human?

Rottweiler bites are one of the strongest and deadliest, capable of killing many other dog breeds and even humans. If a Rottweiler is not properly trained and socialized early enough, they tend to be stubborn and quite aggressive; for many reasons, a Rottweiler can kill a human.

According to Dog Bite Study, Pit Bulls have the highest number of attacks and injuries on humans than any other dog breed. Pit Bull is an aggressive and notorious breed, hence their ranking.

Rottweilers are also an aggressive dog breed and they have repeated been the second highest on the list of dogs with the highest number of severe attacks in the USA for about 15years now.

The number of Rottweilers in the country (3% of dog population) is nothing compared to the amount of attacks and injuries this dog breed is responsible for (10% of dog attacks). Quite frankly, the rate of attacks and injuries caused by this dog breed would be far lesser if Rottweiler owners trained them properly and socialized them early.

Unfortunately, many Rottweiler owners own Rottweilers simply because they want intimidating dogs who will engage in dog fights with other breeds and so they train their Rottweilers to be aggressive.

Reasons Why A Rottweiler Attacks A Human

Rottweilers have a big, powerful body build, one of the strongest bites, are aggressive and can be extremely territorial. Without early socialization, proper training and an experienced hand, the combination of a Rottweiler’s traits could be a dangerous.

Although a Rottweiler is more likely to be aggressive towards strangers than towards its owners or other pets, it still has a tendency to attack its owners. This can be triggered by a host of reasons which are outlined here:

Extreme Protective Instincts

Dogs are naturally protective of their owners and would go any length to protect their owners from any person or pet that they perceive as a threat. Many times, once their protective instinct is fired up, it is usually a challenge for even their owners to get them to stop.

A more rare occurrence would be a Rottweiler turning on its owner and attacking. Although rare, this is possible. Many times, this attitudes comes up when the Rottweiler feels  a need to protect its own self from its owner. The owner might have done something to make it feel wary and suspicious of them.

You must note that even if they are suspicious of their owners, Rotwteillers will not just attack immediately,. There are signs that a Rottweiler would give its owner and if they pick up on these signs, they would be able to avoid an attack. One of the signs is that your Rottweiler might snap at you when you try to touch him.

Observe the moods of your Rottweiler, pay attention to the changes in between moods and take note of the triggers to avoid them. Find out why your Rottweiler suddenly feels the need to self-protect.

Provocation

A Rottweiler might attack out of provocation. At the slightest sense of provocation, a Rottweiler can attack. Attempting to or hitting a Rottweiler in a bit to discipline them might send the wrong signal to the dog.

Any extreme disciplinary measure (which is an unhealthy way to discipline, by the way) might be perceived wrongly, even if you are only trying to instill discipline.

As a new Rottweiler owner, put in the efforts to understand their personality and the best discipline technique to use when training them. This will typically reduce your chances of getting attacked by your Rottweiler.

Illness or Pain

A candid advise would be to stay away from a Rottweiler who is in pain and has been in a sour mood for a while. Your child can tell you how they are feeling but your pet can’t. Your Rottweiler might attack when they feel pain.

Pay attention to your dog’s body language. If they keep biting a particular part of their body, they may be feeling pain at that area. In the course of this illness, the dog might begin pacing around like a caged animal, showing extreme agitation.

If they begin to growl when you come close to them, have raised  hairs on their necks as you approach, they are likely to attack. Avoid them.

Once you detect any of these signs, take your dog to see the Vet immediately because , you might just be dealing with a severe health issue and an aggressive dog that can snap and attack you at any time.

Important Notice

The owner of a dog, irrespective of its breed, is liable and responsible for any injury their dog causes on someone else if they were aware of the dog’s aggressiveness before the incident.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can A Rottweiler Kill A Lion?

Although Rottweilers are big, fierce dogs and can defeat a lion, the chances of this happening is quite unlikely if he fights the lion alone.

The chances of a group of Rottweilers killing a lion is more likely than for a lone Rottweiler to kill a lion. Lions have size and strength advantage over dogs, no matter how big the dog is so a dog can hardly kill a lion alone.

Can A Rottweiler Kill A Pit Bull?

Unlike with a lion, a single, lone Rottweiler is very well able to beat and kill a Pit Bull. The Rottweiler is way bigger, stronger, smarter and more aggressive than a Pit Bull. The Rottweiler breed can easily tear off the flesh of their prey and this, coupled with their fierce aggression, makes the Pit Bull an easy prey.

Do Rottweilers Kill Their Owners?

Of course, they do. There have been many case of Rottweilers mauling their owners’ little kids. They can also attack their owner and succeed in killing them if the owner isn’t strong enough to fight them off. This is why an inexperienced or amateur hand should have no business owning a Rottweiler.

Even if the Rottweiler is your family dog, it should not be left alone with your little kids. As a matter of fact, little kids should not be left with any dog breed unsupervised, especially bid-sized breeds. There have been several reports of small children being killed by Rottweilers, even the ones that were their family dogs.

Conclusion

Rottweilers have higher percentage of dog bites than most other breeds. Their bites are more in number and cause more injuries. For this reason, many insurance companies refuse to cover injuries caused by Rottweilers and other aggressive dog breeds that they consider to be dangerous breeds.

Remember that any dog breed can exhibit aggression and attack people or other dogs if they are not properly trained. These tendencies are not peculiar to Rottweilers alone, may be just more likely in them. While Rottweilers might be aggressive, we cannot generalize this assumption because not everyone of this breed is aggressive.