Rottweiler

Rottweiler
Working
A Rottweiler stands alert on grass while being shown by a handler in a bright pink suit at a dog show.

Meet the Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a medium large working breed with a strong willingness to please. The breed’s versatility is demonstrated in numerous venues including herding, carting, search & rescue, therapy work, and more. The Rottweiler was originally designed to be an all-around farm dog for tasks requiring endurance, agility and strength. The breed should denote a compact and muscular build, neither too slight nor too heavy in appearance. Despite its strength, the Rottweiler, when placed in a proper home with early consistent training, makes a devoted companion.

Breed Group:

Working

Breed Personality:

Courageous, Smart, Playful, Friendly

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 10
Max Height
(inches): 27
Max Weight
(lbs): 135

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (1/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (5/5)
Trainability (5/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (1/5)

Breed Variations

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