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.
Rottweiler
Also known as Rottie, Rottweil Metzgerhund, German Rottweiler
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Origin
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Size
- Height
- Male 61–69 cm · Female 56–64 cm
- Weight
- Male 50–60 kg · Female 36–45 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- short
- Colours
- black with rust/mahogany markings
Traits
- confident, courageous, self-assured, aloof with strangers, devoted, calm