The Rottweiler is a robust and imposing dog breed, known for its role as a guard and protection dog. Once a butcher's dog and companion of the Romans, it is now one of the most commonly used dogs in police forces around the world. Thanks to its courage, loyalty, and intelligence, it remains an excellent family and working dog.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Rottweil, Germany
- Type: Guard dog, working dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 45-54 kg
- Female: 42-50 kg
- Height:
- Male: 61-68 cm
- Female: 56-63 cm
- Life expectancy: 8-11 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment with regular walks and a garden, but needs exercise)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Very protective, ideal for families with children)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (May have a dominant personality, so should be monitored with other animals)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Reserved with strangers, but not aggressive)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment, but needs exercise and stimulation)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Requires regular maintenance, but not excessively complex)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Can be a bit more expensive to maintain due to its size and care needs)
- Care frequency:
- Grooming: Brush 1 to 2 times a week to maintain its short, dense coat.
- Hygiene: Regular checks of ears, teeth, and nails.
- Exercise: Regular physical exercise is essential for its mental and physical health.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1000-1500 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 1800-1900 €
🏡 Important note
The Rottweiler is an exceptionally loyal and protective dog. Although it has an imposing physique, it is happier when surrounded by its family and has a garden or outdoor space to expend energy. It can adapt well to city life, provided it has regular walks and exercise. This breed, despite its popularity as a guard dog, can also be an excellent companion dog, as long as it is well-trained and socialized from a young age.
