LoyalConfidentCalm
Working Group — Origin: Germany
Rottweiler
A large-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and confident.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–60 kg
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
Strength
6
Stamina
9
Trainability
5
Friendliness
5
At a mid-life age of 9 years, this breed is roughly
60.8 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Large-breed formula kibble with joint support
- Two meals a day to avoid bloat
- Glucosamine supplement as they age
What it does
- Long-distance running or biking companion
- Working or herding-style tasks
- Advanced agility and endurance sport
Habitat
Needs a house with a fenced yard and room to stretch out; less suited to cramped apartments.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a calm streak, this breed keeps its condition with very high daily exertion.
Very High exertion~128 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Germany, the Rottweiler has been recognized as part of the Working group for generations of purposeful breeding.