Rottweiler

Rotvajler

Rottweiler – front view — Photo: Petruss, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Rottweiler – in motion — Photo: Dg-505, CC BY 3.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of origin	Germany
Category	Giant
Height at withers	56–69 cm
Weight	40–60 kg
Life span	8–10 years

Recognition features

Powerful black dog with sharply defined tan markings
Broad head and thick neck
Short, coarse coat

Purpose

From the German town of Rottweil, where it drove and guarded butchers' cattle; later a police and guard dog.

History

Butchers in Rottweil drove cattle to market; the breed was saved by the first clubs around 1900 and became one of Germany's earliest police dogs.

Coat

Medium-length harsh outer coat with undercoat; black with tan.

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