Rottweiler
Puppy
Fully Grown
Rottweilers are strong dogs with a soft core. They are devoted to their owners, who they will protect and follow. They would rather come with you to work and will even be happy with a smaller living arrangement just to be close to you. Leaving them home alone in the backyard will not bring out the famous Rottweiler smiley face!
They are real protectors of their pack and their deep chesty bark coupled with their sheer body weight and appearance will make any intruder turn on his heels.
Rottweilers are brave and fearless, very alert and territorial, with an affectionate nature towards their owners. This dog is simply not for inexperienced dog owners as they will test their status in the pack and need clear boundaries and early socialisation. Aggression can be become an issue with this breed in the case of abuse, neglect or irresponsible ownership.
Health risk is medium to high with common elbow and hip dysplasia - choosing a good breeder is therefore upmost important.
| Weight: | 45-60 kg |
| Health risk: | Very high |
| Life expectancy: | 8-10 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | High |
| Trainability: | Very high |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Rottweiler from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Rottweiler to adopt:
To help your rescued Rottweiler to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Rottweiler from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
