r/Rottweiler

my Rottie is getting big enough that helping him in and out of the car is starting to feel like a full body workout. he can jump in fine most of the time, but jumping down from the back of the car makes me a little nervous, especially since he’s not exactly a lightweight dog. i’m not looking for medical advice or anything, just trying to make car rides easier and safer before it becomes a problem. been looking at dog ramps for cars/SUVs, but a lot of them seem like they’re either too narrow, too steep, wobbly, or not really made for a big stubborn dog who may or may not trust it at first. mostly looking for something sturdy, not slippery, wide enough for a Rottweiler, and not a huge pain to fold/store in the car. if you use one for your Rottie, what kind did you get? and did your dog actually learn to use it without acting like it was a death trap?

Hi everyone

I’d like to hear from Rottweiler owners who have sadly lost their dogs. I’m trying to better understand the common causes and age patterns in the breed.
Did your Rottweiler pass away from old age, or did they develop any serious illnesses such as cancer (especially Osteosarcom or other types)?
If you’re comfortable sharing, at what age did it happen, and what were the first signs you noticed?

Thank you in advance to anyone willing to share their experience — it would really help me understand the breed’s health risks better ❤️🐶