Rottweilers are one of the best dogs for people who are calm, confident, assertive, and love physical activities.
They are among the strongest, and most faithful dog breeds. Thinking of getting a Rottweiler puppy? First, let’s learn some essential facts about them.
How much should a 4 month old Rottweiler weight?
A 4 month old Rottweiler male puppy should be 44 – 51 lbs or 20 – 23 kg and a female puppy should weigh 35 – 42 lbs or 16 – 19 kg normally. 3-4 lbs lower than this may indicate nutrition problems or internal parasites and higher weight can also lead to many health problems.
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Rottweiler puppies grow rapidly in the first three months of their birth. They grow 4lbs to 12 lbs in the second month, 12 to 36 lbs in the third month of birth.
But in the 4th month, their growth rate drops considerably. It may seem strange to some people as the growth rate drops suddenly. But nothing to worry about. It is normal if your puppy looks happy.
Male and female Rottweilers have slight differences in size.
4 month old male rottweiler:
A healthy 4-month-old male Rottweiler should be 44 lbs to 51 lbs in weight and 20 inches in height. If your puppy has slightly less or more than this, nothing to worry about, but 3-4 lbs more or less than this may require extra attention.
4 month old female rottweiler:
Female Rottweilers are slightly smaller than male Rottweilers. They should weigh 35 lbs to 42 lbs normally. The size of dogs varies because of genetic reasons, and other factors.
How big is a 4 month old Rottweiler?
Generally, a 4-month-old Rottweiler should be 20 inches in height. One or half an inch more or less is fine. But if you have a 4-month-old rottweiler under 18 inches, it may require special caring or vet consulting.
Average height of male Rottweiler:
Male Rottweiler puppies of 4 months should be 20-21 inches in height. In the first four months, they grow about 70-90% of their maximum height.
Average height of female Rottweiler:
Female Rottweiler puppies of 4 months old should also be about 20 inches in height. Male Rottweiler puppies tend to be heavier than females but in height, they both should grow similarly.
How much should I feed my 4 month old rottweiler?
A 4-month-old Rottweiler needs to eat 3-5 cups of dog food 2 times a day. They are big dogs and they need to eat as such. That makes them an expensive dog breed to keep. As the majority of their growth development occurs at an early age. They need proper nutrition in puppyhood.
For 4 to 6 months 2 servings of 3-5 cups of dog food are enough for their growth and development. From 7-12 months, you should feed 4-6 cups twice a day. The amount depends on the size and hunger of your dog.
Usually, Rottweiler dogs love to eat but overfeeding and underfeeding both are harmful to your dogs’ health development.
If your dog refuses to eat that can be because of harmless reasons but it can also happen because of some medical problems.
Maybe the dog has no appetite for food or he does not like the food. Try a different food after a while. If the puppy still refuses, see your vet. The vet will find out the problem.
What are the best foods for 4 month old rottweiler?
You can feed home processed foods to your puppy but most people like to feed prepared dog food.
Any quality dog food is fine as long as it contains a good amount of animal protein, whole grains, vegetables, fat, and some essential micronutrients like omega 3 fatty acids, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate.
Omega 3 fatty acid is essential as it has positive effects on skin and brain development. Many other essential nutrients are important for dogs. Vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are the most vital among them.
If you have time and prefer homemade food over dog food, here is a list of food you can provide to your 4-month-old Rottweiler,
| Chicken with bone and vegetables | 4 days per week |
| Beef with veggies | 3 days per week |
| Raw meaty bones | 1-2 days per week |
| 3000 mg fish oil | Everyday. |
Here are some tips to feed your 4 months old Rottweiler.
Measure food amount:
Rottweilers puppies need 200-250g food per 10 lbs. That means if your puppy is 40 lbs, you should provide him 800-1000g of food every day.
Seal food properly:
Make sure to seal your dog food after feeding, it’s very important as it can be infected by bacteria and fungi easily.
Keep them away from hot places:
If your Rottweiler puppy does not want to eat on a hot day. Don’t worry, sometimes they can lose appetite due to the hot environment.
How long should I walk my 4 month old rottweiler?
A 20-minute walk is enough for a 4-month-old Rottweiler. How do you know the walking time of your Rottweiler puppy? Well, there is a straightforward way to know.
Multiply 5 with your puppy’s age in months. Spouse, your puppy is 3 months old. So it needs at least 3*5= 15 minutes of walk.
Rottweilers are very active dogs. They need to exercise daily to stay healthy. You can make him run, swim and do other physical activities for exercise.
Keep track of your puppy while walking or playing. It seems tired, stops for that day. Too much exercise can also cause stress.
A four-month-old Rottweiler should exercise 20-40 minutes. Increase 5 minutes of exercise time every month.
Rottweilers need extra attention from the owner as it needs a good amount of exercise every day.
An adult Rottweiler needs 1-2 hours of exercise. Without proper exercise, it can cause mental and health problems for your dog. Such as your dog can become aggressive or lazy.
What are the common facts of a 4 month old rottweiler?
Rottweilers are loyal and calm dogs from an early age. Here is what you can expect from your 4-month-old Rottweiler.
Size:
4-month-old Rottweiler puppies should be about 20 inches in height and 44 – 51 lbs for males and 35 to 42 lbs for females.
For the first few months, they grow fast. After that, they gain about 10 lbs of weight every month.
Relation with humans:
Rottweilers love humans. They don’t want to share their human friend with any other animals. So it’s necessary to socialize with them at an early age.
Letting them play with other dogs will help to socialize.
Health needs:
Rottweilers have big and thick bones. That’s why they rely on their endurance rather than speed. They need calcium and other nutrients that will be helpful for their bone growth. Omega 3 fatty acid is essential for their skin and brain health.
Training
Rottweilers are focused and easy to train. The training should be started from their puppyhood. One should be careful training them as training a Rottweiler in a wrong way can cause aggressive behavior.
Behavior
Rottweilers need a lot of attention. They always want to give and receive affection.
They easily become friends with their family and easily fit in urban life.
The puppies crave physical touch and affection. So, make sure to satisfy that as much as you can.
How to train a 4 month old rottweiler?
One should start training his Rottweilers at an early age. Rottweilers are difficult to control once they grow bigger without training. They grow very very fast in the first three months.
The best way to train a Rottweiler is reward-based training like most other dogs. Provide him a tasty treat once he does something right. They are very intelligent and easy to train. Here are some tips to train your Rottweiler,
Clear command:
Make sure that each command should be clear so the dog can distinguish each command. Be patient at first. You and the puppy will enjoy the training process once he starts to do things right.
Consistent command:
Be consistent. If you want your dog not to do something, never let him do that. Train him regularly for faster training. If you want your dog to love you more than others, you will have to spend the most time with him.
Confidence:
Be confident and playful while training. Training the puppy with another friendly dog will also help him learn and socialize.
Final thoughts
A 4-month-old male Rottweiler should be around 44 – 51 lbs and a female puppy should be 35 – 42 lbs. Slightly more and less weight should not be a problem. Make sure your puppy is getting proper nutrition, training, exercise, and attention for proper physical and mental development.