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	Rottweiler	Dobermann
General information
Origin	Germany	Germany
FCI group	2	2
Build	Giant	Large
Height at the withers	56–68 cm	61–72 cm
Weight	42–54 kg	32–45 kg
Coat	Short, dense	Short, close, harsh, without undercoat
Life expectancy	8–11 years	10–12 years
Average price	€1,200 – €2,500	€800 – €1,300
Monthly budget	≈ €221	≈ €170
Compatibility
Families and children	Very good	Good
Daily exercise needs	High	High
Apartment living	Good	Fair
First-time owners	Limited	Good
Other pets	Fair	Fair
Tolerance of being alone	Fair	Fair
Guarding instinct	Excellent	Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
	Obedient Low risk of running away Robust health Easy to care for High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior Barks a lot Sheds a lot Drools a lot	Obedient Low risk of running away Rarely barks Good health Easy to care for Sheds very little Rarely drools High exercise needs Not very adaptable Prone to destructive behavior

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