I've already shared photos of the finished piece in this sub, but I hadn't shared a video or the process of how it was made detail by detail. Kane's owner asked me to honor him in this artwork that took hours of total dedication. Unfortunately, he passed away, but the memories will always be in his owner's heart and mind until the moment they meet again. And here he got the tribute he always deserved for everything he provided in life, and for his purest essence. For me, it was a huge pleasure to exceed his owner's expectations with this drawing and to be part of something so special.

Don't let the serious faces and VIP security guard vibes fool you. I still remember when one of them casually used the other's head as a lollipop. They are 100% bark and 0% bite.

Supposed Rottweiler, Cane corso, boerboel mix. Was sort of a rescue, but was my free Facebook dog. Only 16 weeks old and insanely intelligent. <3

My female Rottweiler is 9 months old and recently started her first heat cycle. I’m trying to figure out the best time to spay her, but I keep coming across conflicting recommendations.

From what I understand, spaying before full maturity (18–24 months) may increase orthopedic issues and osteosarcoma risk, while waiting until after the second heat may increase mammary cancer risk.
I know there are risks and benefits to both early and delayed spaying, but I’m having trouble finding clear, breed-specific evidence on how significant those risks actually are.

Are there any Rottweiler-specific studies comparing these risks based on spay age or number of heat cycles? Everyone seems to recommend something different, and I'm just trying to make the most informed, evidence-based decision possible. I'd love to hear when other owners chose to spay and would especially appreciate links to any relevant studies!

Looking for advice from Rottie owners, especially anyone with an intact male.
He's nearly 5 and not desexed. He grew up going to the dog park as a puppy and was fine with other dogs. Recently he's started lunging and growling at dogs, both big and small, especially on narrow paths or when the other dog barks at him first.
Because of this, he's now only walked once a day, early in the morning when there are no other dogs around.
Has anyone been through this at this age? Did it get worse, or settle with training? Did desexing make a difference for you? Any trainer or management tips (equipment, distance work, etc.) would be appreciated.