| Origin |
Germany - 1820's |
| Original Use |
Cattle dog, guard dog, cart pulling |
| Use Today |
Today the Rottweiler dog is used as a companion, police dog, and as a guard dog. |
| Temperament |
The Rottweiler dog is highly intelligent, self assured, and even tempered. A large dog, it is confident and bold. It may have a stubborn streak, but with obedience training is usually quite obedient. It retains a natural guarding instinct and is very protective of its family, but not aggressive or vicious by nature. |
| Acceptance of: |
Other Dogs - Not very accepting |
| Other Pets - Not very accepting |
| Strangers - Not very accepting |
Children - Good, as long as it has been properly socialized as a puppy.
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| Watchdog Ability |
Excellent |
| Guard dog Ability |
Excellent |
| Ease of Training |
The Rottweiler dog is not the faster learner in the canine family, but once it has learned something it will always remember it. |
| Living Conditions |
It is content to live outdoors in most moderate to cool climates provided adequate shelter is available. It is equally at home in the city or country as long as its exercise needs are met. |
| Exercise |
Requires a lot of physical and mental exercise. |
| Coat |
It has a short flat course coat. |
| Grooming |
Minimal grooming required. |
| Colors |
The Rottweiler dog is black with tan or mahogany brown markings. |
| Height and Weight |
Weight range is 90 to 110 pounds (40.8 to 50 kg) while the height range is 23 to 27 inches (58.4 to 68.6 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals. |
| Life Expectancy |
10 to 11 years. |
| Group |
The AKC places the Rottweiler dog in the Working group. |