The Rottweiler is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-large or large. The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because their main use was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market.
Breed Overview
Type:
Working DogsOrigin:
GermanyWeight:
About 85.0 to 130.0 (pounds)Length:
About 22.0 to 27.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 8.0 to 11.0 (years)Fur Color:
Black with marking of rust or mahoganyFriendly:
Trainability:
Shedding Level:
