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Why do Rottweilers eat their puppies?

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Because the rottweilers in question are ill-bred. This behavior is not exclusive to rottweilers, and not all rottweilers do this, but it is all too common in dogs that have been bred for the fighting pit, especially rottweilers and pit bulls. read more

Some dogs may kill their puppies if they feel stressed from not having a quiet secluded place for the litter to live. There may be too many people coming to see the litter or the litter may be too big for the dog to handle. The dam's stress levels may cause her to do the unthinkable. read more

Dogs (bitches, actually) that eat thier pups should be spayed, as should their forbears and any surviving offspring, and those who continue to breed such dogs should be held criminally liable. There are responsible breeders of all breeds of dogs, who breed to a standard which seeks to eliminate these problems. read more

Pancreatic insufficiency, or enzyme deficiency is a common reason why dogs eat poop. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes that help the dog digest food. So when your Rottweiler is experiencing digestive issues, they tend to eat their poop to hopefully ingest those enzymes that they may be lacking for digestive aid. read more

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