The Rottweiler is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 8–10 years
- Weight
- Male 50–60 kg · Female 36–45 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 61–69 cm · Female 56–64 cm
- Origin
- Germany
- Coat
- double, short
- Colors
- black with rust/mahogany markings
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Rottie, Rottweil Metzgerhund, German Rottweiler
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day