Specific breed brochure - Breed Nutrition

C o n t e n t s
The history of Rottweilers
The breed standard
1 - Key points
for Rottweilers
Rottweilers, powerful and robust
A skeleton that needs protecting
Strong jaws and teeth
A heart function
that requires monitoring
2 - Tailor-made
nutrition for Rottweilers
Building, regenerating
and maintaining muscle mass
Nutrition formulated
to support the joints
A kibble tailored
to the big jaws
Helping preserve
good heart tonicity
References
Scientific glossary
Key innovations for pedigree dogs
in the history of Royal Canin
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INTRODUCTION
The Rottweiler, a canine protector
with some unsuspected
particularities
It is with great pleasure that I am
writing the foreword to this brochure
devoted to those unrivalled,
talented protectors known as
Rottweilers. 2007 is a special year
in more than one way for this dog,
commonly nicknamed the Rottie by
enthusiasts. It is the centenary of its
official selection in the breed’s
home country Germany, but also
an important year in terms of nutrition,
with the launch by Royal Canin of Rottweiler 26*, a food perfectly tailored
to the particularities of the breed.
Rottweiler 26 is a logical step for Royal Canin, which has been pushing the
boundaries of nutritional expertise on all dogs for the past forty years. In formulating
best balance nutrition for our canine companions, we have always
been guided by our credo: the animal before the owner!
- Introduction in 1980 of AGR, an innovative food specially formulated for
large dogs. AGR redefined the rules of nutritional science for dogs at a global
level.
- In 1997 Royal Canin introduced RCCI Size, the first dietary programme for
dogs based on three fundamental factors: age, format (size/weight) and
lifestyle.
- In 2001 our knowledge enabled us to introduce a specific nutritional programme
– Giant – for dogs weighing more than 100 lbs (45 kg) in adulthood.