There’s a lot to consider when looking to bring a new dog into your home. Between size, temperament, and activity needs, the decision can be overwhelming. If you’re hoping for a watchful, loyal guardian for your family, look no further than the Rottweiler.
Rottweilers are born protectors. A member of the Working Group, Rotties are strong, intelligent, and always alert. Rottweilers make excellent guard dogs, but are also gentle, loving, playful companions. This breed can be territorial, but proper training can help discourage the negative aspects of this trait.
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Rottweilers are known for their glossy, short black coat with rust-colored markings. Rottweilers stand strong and tall. Female Rottweilers stand at 22–25 inches, while males stand at 24–27 inches. This muscular breed tends to weigh between 80–135 pounds.
The Rottweiler’s coarse coat should be brushed weekly and bathed regularly. Rotties shed moderately, with periods of heavier shedding in the fall and spring. Rottweilers should have their nails trimmed and teeth brushed weekly.
Early training is essential for Rottweilers. Because the breed is territorial by nature, socialization, training classes, and living in their owner’s homes is critical to ensure they grow into well-behaved adults. Rottweilers are people pleasers and highly adaptive, but can be prone to stubbornness. Owners should discipline their Rottweilers in a consistent, firm manner. Prospective owners should note that roughhousing with Rottweilers should be avoided, as this may encourage more aggressive tendencies.
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Rottweilers are devoted to their owners, and are especially affectionate with their loved ones. Their watchful, gentle nature make them a good choice for families looking to bring a guard dog into their home. If trained properly, Rottweilers are patient with children. Their size and love for play may be too much for families with small children. Parents should always supervise their children around their animals.
Rottweilers are a very active breed. They would fare best in an active household. Rottweilers require a lot of exercise and can make good work dogs. Rotties love to swim and walk, especially with the people they love. Their intelligent nature makes the Rottweiler especially fit to learn herding, tracking, and obedience skills.
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As long as their socialized at an early age, Rottweilers can be social and get along well with other dogs and people. Their territorial instincts may kick in around strangers, but continued exposure to new people and environments can encourage them to be more social.
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The Rottweiler’s Temperament
Rottweilers are born protectors. A member of the Working Group, Rotties are strong, intelligent, and always alert. Rottweilers make excellent guard dogs, but are also gentle, loving, playful companions. This breed can be territorial, but proper training can help discourage the negative aspects of this trait.
Physical Traits and Grooming Needs
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Rottweilers are known for their glossy, short black coat with rust-colored markings. Rottweilers stand strong and tall. Female Rottweilers stand at 22–25 inches, while males stand at 24–27 inches. This muscular breed tends to weigh between 80–135 pounds.
The Rottweiler’s coarse coat should be brushed weekly and bathed regularly. Rotties shed moderately, with periods of heavier shedding in the fall and spring. Rottweilers should have their nails trimmed and teeth brushed weekly.
How Much Training Does a Rottweiler Need?
Early training is essential for Rottweilers. Because the breed is territorial by nature, socialization, training classes, and living in their owner’s homes is critical to ensure they grow into well-behaved adults. Rottweilers are people pleasers and highly adaptive, but can be prone to stubbornness. Owners should discipline their Rottweilers in a consistent, firm manner. Prospective owners should note that roughhousing with Rottweilers should be avoided, as this may encourage more aggressive tendencies.
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Are Rottweilers Good for Families?
Rottweilers are devoted to their owners, and are especially affectionate with their loved ones. Their watchful, gentle nature make them a good choice for families looking to bring a guard dog into their home. If trained properly, Rottweilers are patient with children. Their size and love for play may be too much for families with small children. Parents should always supervise their children around their animals.
Rottweilers are a very active breed. They would fare best in an active household. Rottweilers require a lot of exercise and can make good work dogs. Rotties love to swim and walk, especially with the people they love. Their intelligent nature makes the Rottweiler especially fit to learn herding, tracking, and obedience skills.
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How Social Are Rottweilers?
As long as their socialized at an early age, Rottweilers can be social and get along well with other dogs and people. Their territorial instincts may kick in around strangers, but continued exposure to new people and environments can encourage them to be more social.
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