Rottweiler Quick Stats:

Description:
Rottweilers are a powerful dog breed with great strength, endurance and agility. An effective guard dog, Rottweilers are also dominant and pushy - and require constant training and firm, uncompromising rules. Although Rottweilers are a devoted and loyal dog breed, play around small children should be supervised.

Country of Origin:
The Rottweiler originated in Germany.

Height:
Male Rottweilers range from 24 inches to 27 inches. Female Rottweilers range from 22 inches to 25 inches.

Weight:
Male Rottweilers range from 85 to 135 pounds. Female Rottweilers range from 80 to 100 pounds.

Colors:
Rottweilers are typically black with well-defined tan or deep brown markings.

Coat:
Rottweilers have a medium length, dense coat. Relatively easy to maintain with some shedding, Rottweilers require brushing only once or twice a week.

Temperament:
The Rottweiler is a very territorial, imposing dog breed and is ideal for protection. Headstrong and stubborn, this dog breed requires a strong leader and firm training.

Health Concerns:
The Rottweiler is susceptible to bloat, parvo virus and hip dysplasia. It should be noted that the enormous popularity of Rottweilers has resulted in careless breeding. This has caused a number of crippling physical and psychological problems within the Rottweiler population.

Life Expectancy:
The expected life span of the Rottweiler is 8-11 years.

Living Environment:
Rottweilers need frequent exercise and daily mental challenges. Highly suspicious of strangers, Rottweilers should not be fenced in a place where people often walk by, such as next to a sidewalk or path.

AKC Group:
The Rottweiler is in the Working group.

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