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Rottweiler Breed Profile

Breed Name: Rottweiler

Description:
The ideal Rottweiler is a medium large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. His compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance. Male rottweilers are characteristically more massive throughout with larger frame and heavier bone than bitches. Bitches are distinctly feminine, but without weakness of substance or structure.

Height:
23 - 27 inches

Weight:
90 - 110 lbs.

Colors:
Black with brown markings

Coat:
Outer coat is straight, coarse, dense, of medium length and lying flat. Undercoat should be present on neck and thighs.

Temperament:
Rottweilers are protective, determined

Care and Exercise:
Minimal grooming of Rottweilers consists of brushing with a firm bristle brush or massaging their coat with a damp towel. Bathe only when necessary. Rottweilers need plenty of vigorous exercise

Health Issues:
Elbow and hip dysplasia, eye problems

Category:
Working Group

Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB), UKC

Living Environment:
A home with a fenced yard is ideal.

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