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Rottweiler Dogs

A powerful German guarding and draught breed: confident, territorial and needing firm training.

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OriginRottweil, GermanyBritannicachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeGuarding, police and protection work; companionBritannicachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
TemperamentAffectionate with family but territorial with strangers; needs early socialisation and firm, consistent trainingBritannicachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Average Weight35–60 kgNote: Females ≈35–48 kg; males ≈50–60 kg.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Height56–69 cmNote: At the shoulder; females 56–63 cm, males 61–69 cm.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Lifespan9–10 yearsBritannicachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Bite Force328 PSINote: Commonly cited figure; bite-force measurements vary a lot with method.Nylabonechecked 3 Sept 2026Low confidence

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