The Rottweiler is a powerful, confident working breed with a long history as a drover, guard dog, and police dog. They are loyal, calm, and courageous with their family but naturally aloof with strang...
61–69 cm
50–60 kg
8–10 years
Low — weekly brushing
High — 1
Germany (Rottweil)
Short, dense, flat-lying double coat
Large
Confident, calm, courageous, loyal, aloof with strangers
Exercise: High — 1.5–2 hours daily. They need walks, play, and mental stimulation. Weight-bearing exercise should be limited until fully grown to protect joints.
Grooming: Low — weekly brushing. They shed seasonally. Minimal grooming needs despite the dense coat.
Coat: Short, dense, flat-lying double coat
Known health issues
Hip and elbow dysplasia, osteosarcoma (bone cancer), bloat, subaortic stenosis, entropion
Origin
Germany (Rottweil)
Size category
Large
The Rottweiler is a powerful, confident working breed with a long history as a drover, guard dog, and police dog. They are loyal, calm, and courageous with their family but naturally aloof with strangers. They need early socialisation, consistent training, and an experienced owner.
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