Rottweiler
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 22-25 in, Males 24-27 in
Weight
Females 80-100 lbs, Males 95-135 lbs
Life Expectancy
9-10 yrs
History
The Rottweiler descended from drover dogs of the Ancient Roman army, use to herd, drive, and guard livestock. Around 74 CE, the Roman army passed through what is now southern Germany. The Rottweiler was named after the trade center town of Rottweil, where they were used to to protect and drive livestock to market as well as by butchers to protect money pouches that would be tied around their necks. After the cattle car replaced the need for droving dogs in the 1800's, the Rottweiler found work in many other places, serving as police dogs, guide and service dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and household guardians.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Rottweilers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
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Common Traits
Gentle, playful, and affectionate (especially females)
Very protective and make great guard dogs- early socialization and consistent training is essential to prevent over-protectiveness
Highly intelligent and might take advantage of inconsistent training
Usually aloof with strangers and like to observe before deciding if they trust them or not
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