Rottweiler Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Rottweiler Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Rottweiler Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Rottweiler.

Rottweiler Guide and Fact File

Height: Average Male Rottweiler 24-27 inches / Female 22-25 inches

Weight: Average Male Rottweiler 95-130 pounds / Female 85-115 pounds

Size of Dog: The Rottweiler is a large sized breed of dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: The Rottweiler belongs to the Working Group of Dogs

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Rottweiler originated in Germany

Exercise Needs: This breed requires moderate daily activity and exercise

Coat Type: The Rottweiler has a short, glossy coat that is black with rust to mahogany markings

Shedding hairs: The Rottweiler is a light shedder

Grooming needs: This breed requires only minimal grooming

Training a Rottweiler (Trainability): The Rottweiler is highly trainable / training must begin young

Other Names of Rottweiler: Rottie, Rotties, Rottweil Metzgerhund, Butcher's Dog

Rottweiler Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size is 8 - 12 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Serious but Fun also, Dedicated, Protective, Trainable & Loving

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Rottweiler puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Rottweiler dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Rottweiler Puppies and Dogs

Rottweiler puppies and dogs naturally very protective, particularly over its owners. This is a devoted and loyal breed of dog that is very dedicated to its family. This large breed is very strong and powerful. Dogs and puppies are very friendly, particularly with their owners, however, they can be curious of unfamiliar people so it is very important to ensure that this breed is socialized heavily from a young puppy; introducing it to strangers so that the puppy knows how to interact appropriately when it develops into an adult dog. It is important to get training  right with puppies whilst they are still at a small size that can be easily controlled. This dog is  very intelligent and it is trainable, and make a preferable police or military working dog. Dogs and puppies are fun-loving when they're at home with their family but they tend to go about their work very seriously.

Choosing Rottweiler Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Rottweiler puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Rottweiler puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. It is very important to keep a close check on the health or your puppy or dog. There is further information, regarding this matter, available via the Health Issues link above. The Rottweiler has a short black coat with rusty to mahogany colored marking. The coat is smooth and glossy and doesn't require a lot of grooming. In fact, grooming just once per week and occasional bathing should be enough to maintain the health and appearance of your dog or puppy's coat. This is a courageous breed that has great strength and stamina; a fearless breed that makes a great, trustworthy pet with an well-balanced and even temperament when it is provided with the right training.

Rottweiler Puppies and Dogs