Rottweiler
Weight
35-60 kg
Height
56-69 cm shoulder height
Lifespan
8-10 years
The Rottweiler is a confident, protective dog that is deeply loyal to his family but gives little ground to those he doesn't know. He's intelligent and trainable, but he always tests whether you really are the leader — and if the answer is no, he takes that role himself. That makes him impressive for the right owner and dangerous for the wrong one.
Character & traits
Practical
- Exercise per day
- 1 to 2 hours
- Max alone
- 4 hours
- Garden needed
- Yes
- Apartment
- Less suitable
- Insurance
- $75–$120/mo
- Food
- $90–$145/mo
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Accessories
Adjustable leash
A leash you can shorten or lengthen — useful for training and walks.
Grooming
Nail clipper
Not much coat to brush, but nails keep growing. Clip them every 2-3 weeks.
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