Rottweiler
Nicknames Rottie
Rott
Country of origin Germany
[hide]Traits
Weight Male ≈50 kg (150 pounds)
Female ≈42 kg (110 pounds)
Height Male 61 to 68 cm (24-36 inches)
Female 56 to 63 cm (22-25 inches)
Coat Double coated, Short, hard and thick
Color Black and tan or black and mahogany
Litter size average 8 to 12 although larger litters are known
Life span 10-12
[show]Classification & standards
FCI Group 2 Section 2 #147 standard
AKC Working standard
ANKC Group 6 (Utility) standard
CKC Group 3 - Working standard
KC (UK) Working standard
NZKC Utility standard
UKC Guardian Dog standard
The Rottweiler, or Rottweil Metzgerhund ("Butchers Dog"), is a "medium to large size, stalwart dog"[1] breed originating in Germany as a herding dog. It is a hardy and very intelligent breed. Rottweilers also worked as draught dogs, pulling carts to carry meat and other products to market as well as for hunting . "Rottweiler breeders aim at a dog of abundant strength, black coated with clearly defined rich tan markings, whose powerful appearance does not lack nobility and which is exceptionally well suited to being a companion, service and working dog." [2]
The Rottweiler was kept busy in these traditional roles until the mid-19th century when railroads replaced droving for getting livestock to market. Although there are still Rottweilers working stock all over the world, many other roles have been found for this versatile breed.
During the First and Second World Wars, Rottweilers were put into service in various roles including as messenger, draught, and guard dogs. Currently they are often used as search and rescue, assistance, guide dogs for the blind, guard and police dogs in addition to their traditional roles.
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