Giant Working Group

Rottweiler

Also called German Rottweiler, Rottie and Rottweil Metzgerhund

Great with kids
Needs space

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.

Weight: 79–132 lb (36–60 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–27 in (56–69 cm)
Life span: 8–10 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Double
Origin: Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Drools sometimes

Temperament

Aloof with strangers Calm Confident Courageous Devoted Self-assured

Coat colours

Black with rust/mahogany markings

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	110–132 lb (50–60 kg)	79–99 lb (36–45 kg)
Height	24–27 in (61–69 cm)	22–25 in (56–64 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)