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Dogs
# The Rottweiler: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Germany
A powerful, stable dog and deeply loyal when it is well trained.
Size GiantLife expectancy 8–11 yearsBudget ≈ €165/monthPuppy €1,200 – €2,500
[Find a breeder 145](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=rottweiler)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Excellent
Strengths and weaknesses
- Loyalty: He is strongly attached to his home and shows great commitment in the relationship with his owners.
- Protective instinct: His natural vigilance makes him an excellent guard dog when he is well socialized.
- Stability: Well trained, he can be calm, composed and reliable in his daily life.
- Physical strength: Its size and strength require serious supervision from an early age.
- Not ideal for beginners: It requires experience, consistency, and thorough socialization.
- Orthopedic sensitivities: The breed may be prone to joint problems that require prevention and monitoring.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Experienced owners: The Rottweiler is better suited to people able to provide a clear and consistent framework.
- Households with plenty of time: It appreciates genuine human presence, training and regular activities.
- Life with space and routine: It thrives better in a structured environment where it can exercise every day.
Not recommended for
- First-time owners: The breed can overwhelm a novice owner with its power and protective instinct.
- People who are often absent: A lack of availability harms its balance and the quality of its training.
- Sedentary households: It needs exercise, mental stimulation, and an active daily routine.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
62 cmRottweiler
- Height at the withers
- 56–68 cm
- Weight
- 42–54 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense
- FCI group
- 2
- Origin
- Germany
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Rottweiler in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Rottweiler is one of the oldest dog breeds. Imported into the region of Rottweil in Germany by the Romans, it would then have been crossed with a herding dog, gradually giving rise to the breed we know today. It long served to drive and protect the cattle of butchers, which earned it a solid reputation as a courageous and enduring working dog. At the beginning of the 1900s, after the ban on transporting cattle by road, it was recruited by the German and Austrian police for its scenting ability, its robustness and its composure, before being officially recognized as a police dog in 1910. The breed was then officially accepted in the United States in 1935 and then in France in 1970.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Rottweiler is a powerful dog, very muscular and well proportioned, with an appearance that is both robust, supple and enduring. Its body is solidly built with a developed chest, a firm back and very muscular thighs. The head, fairly broad between the ears, has a powerful jaw, dark brown almond-shaped eyes and triangular ears falling forward. The coat is short, smooth, hard and close-fitting, with a covered undercoat and hairs very slightly longer at the back of the limbs. The coat is black with well-defined tan markings on the cheeks, the muzzle, the underside of the neck, the chest, the limbs, above the eyes and under the root of the tail.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Well selected and properly socialized, the Rottweiler is a calm dog, self-confident, close to its family and naturally protective. It often shows reserve with strangers without being fearful, and it appreciates a consistent framework that allows it to clearly understand what is expected of it. Its loyalty, its steadiness and its attachment to its family group count among its most marked traits.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, the Rottweiler likes to take part in the life of its household and copes poorly with prolonged isolation if it lacks contact and activities. It needs regular exercise, mental stimulation and structured interactions to remain balanced. Without supervision, its physical power and protective instinct can become difficult to manage, whereas a well-handled dog proves stable, calm and very reliable.
Training
## Training and socialization
The education of the Rottweiler must be early, regular and perfectly consistent. He responds well to calm, fair and clear handling, based on socialization, progressive learning and positive reinforcement. The priority is to channel his strength, teach him self-control and multiply positive experiences with humans, other dogs and varied environments from his youngest age.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Rottweiler
The purchase price of a Rottweiler varies mainly depending on the quality of the selection, the health tests carried out on the parents, the reputation of the kennel and the dog's intended purpose. Beyond the initial price, you must plan for a lifetime budget consistent with a large, powerful, athletic dog that requires supervision.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/rottweiler/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Rottweiler is an overall sturdy dog, but its large size and rapid growth require careful monitoring throughout life. Like many powerful breeds, it has orthopedic predispositions and certain cardiac sensitivities that justify serious selection and rigorous maintenance of its physical condition.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/rottweiler/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Rottweiler needs a complete, high-quality diet, formulated for large dogs, with an energy density adapted to its age, activity and body condition. The ration must support muscle mass without promoting weight gain.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/rottweiler/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
Among its other names, we find German Cattle Dog, Rottweil Butcher's Dog and more simply Rott. The breed has also inspired popular culture, notably with the Spanish horror film Rottweiler directed by Brian Yuzna in 2004.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Rottweiler
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Rottweiler a good family dog?
Yes, if it is well bred, well socialized and properly trained, the Rottweiler can be a very loyal, affectionate and stable family dog. Its power nevertheless requires serious supervision, clear rules and early training.
### Is the Rottweiler suitable as a first dog?
In general, it is not the easiest breed to start with. Its size, its protective instinct and its need for structure require an available, consistent owner who is able to invest in socialization and training.
### How much exercise does a Rottweiler need?
It needs daily outings, regular exercise and suitable mental stimulation. The goal is not only to tire it out, but to offer it steady, well-supervised activity compatible with its joints.
## Find a Rottweiler breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Rottweiler breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Rottweiler breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine22](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Rottweiler breeders in Occitanie22](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/occitanie) [Rottweiler breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes19](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Rottweiler breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur15](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [Rottweiler breeders in Hauts-de-France13](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/hauts-de-france) [Rottweiler breeders in Grand Est12](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/grand-est) [Rottweiler breeders in Centre-Val de Loire9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/centre-val-de-loire) [Rottweiler breeders in Brittany8](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/brittany)
### Rottweiler breeders by country
[233 breeders of Rottweiler in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/italy) [145 breeders of Rottweiler in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler) [136 breeders of Rottweiler in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/germany) [34 breeders of Rottweiler in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/denmark) [26 breeders of Rottweiler in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/austria) [26 breeders of Rottweiler in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/netherlands) [21 breeders of Rottweiler in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/united-kingdom) [9 breeders of Rottweiler in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/spain) [6 breeders of Rottweiler in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/finland) [4 breeders of Rottweiler in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler/croatia)
[All breeders of Rottweiler in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler)
## Ready to welcome a Rottweiler?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-rottweiler)
## Compare Rottweiler with other breeds
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