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Rottweiler

Robust and powerful guardian with a calm, confident temperament. Loyal family protector and versatile working dog.

largeSize

9-10 yearsLife Span

80-135 lbsWeight

GermanyOrigin

About

Robust and powerful guardian with a calm, confident temperament. Loyal family protector and versatile working dog.

At a Glance

Breed Group

Working

Size

large

Weight

80-135 lbs

Height

22-27 in

Origin

Germany

Temperament

LoyalLovingConfidentCourageousCalm

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Featured Rottweiler Breeders

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Brücke Rottweiler Hof

Munich, Bavaria

4.4(2)

Cologne Hirsch Hof

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia

4.4(3)

Rhein Boxer Hof

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg

3.8(3)

Evolution of the Rottweiler

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCEAncient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCEEarly Domestic

Mastiff-Type Dogs

~2,000 BCEBreed Group

Roman Drover Dog

~73 CEPredecessor

Rottweiler Metzgerhund (Butcher's Dog)

~1200sPredecessor

Rottweiler

1901Modern Breed