The name Rottweiler may sound right out of a horror movie but the truth is that he is more than just a dog, he’s a loyal companion. Three words describe a Rottweiler better than anything else: Powerful, muscular, and athletic. With a Rottweiler in your house, you can stop worrying about trespassers. Most breeders classify these dogs under two main breeds, the German Rottweiler and the American Rottweiler. The German Rotties are shorter and stockier than their American counterparts. But most dog experts would want to disagree to such minimal differences and for a dog lover; a Rottweiler will always be a Rottweiler.

They are extremely intelligent dogs and are often seen at various crime scenes, as police dogs, army bomb squads, drug sniffers, and many more. He plays a multi-role when it comes to playing his part. In fact, the truth is that they have played the important role of tracking since the days of the Roman Empire. He’s born to be a guard dog. There is one small word of caution that any breeder would want you to know: They are susceptible to becoming vicious if the environment is stressful.

When talking about the Rottie temperament, most breeders will vouch at his ability to be calm. He is known as the guardian angel of children and once in a while you can catch that motherly or fatherly spark in their eyes. Very soft and if trained properly, they are one of the most obedient dogs and can even go to the extent of laying his life for you and isn’t that what loyalty and courage is all about. It will not think twice if you are in trouble. He will always be your shield. In spite of their size and muscular body, they are lovable and can quickly become an integral part of the family.

The Rottweiler belongs to the Mastiff breed and many dog breeders would say that they probably descended from the Italian Mastiff. According to some studies and research, it has been quoted as being used as a herd dog. The origin of the Rottie can be traced back to the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. This breed reached near extinction in the 1800's, but due to the undying efforts of some breeders in Stuttgart; the Rottweiler was given a new life.

If you have your eyes on this amazingly powerful and loving dog, then make it a point to buy from only an authorized breeder or kennel. Only a breeder or kennel associated with organizations like AKC and UKC will be able to provide you with an original breed. The Rottweiler is recognized by most of the kennel associations like CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, and ACR.

The Rottweiler male and female growth is different like in humans. The male rottie can grow in height from 24 to 27 inches or 61 to 69 cm. He will weigh somewhere between 95 to 130 pounds or 43 to 59 kg. The bitch or the female rottie on the other hand will have a height of 22 to 25 inches or 56 to 63 cm with body weight would be between 85 and 115 pounds or 38-52 kg.