Rottweiler owner information and Rottweiler Breeder Directory

Description written by: Karen Kennedy

The Rottweiler is believed to be descended from the most ancient of breeds. His origin is from the Roman times, in which era he performed the duties of guard and drover dog. When the Roman Legions traversed the Alps, the dogs accompanied them protecting the soldiers and driving the herds. Settling in the area of Rottweil, the Roman Army dogs came into contact with dogs native to the area. The natural result was an interbreeding of the two.  The principle duties of these interbreds remained the guarding and driving of large herds, the defense of their masters and the master's property. Since there was a large concentration of the dogs in the vicinity of the Old German Empire City of Rottweil, the dog acquired the name: ROTTWEILER, "butcher dog."  The butchers bred this type of dog solely for their working ability and their personal use. With the passage of time, an outstanding guarding and drover dog, as well as cart dog, was the result.

Not a huge dog, the Rottweiler is a medium-large compact dog noted for his solid black flat-lying coat with clearly defined rust marks.  He is known for his strength and agility and stands 24 to 27 inches tall, with bitches about 2 inches less.  His head is broad between the ears and of medium length; in profile, forehead moderately arched with well developed stop and good bony ridges to eyes.  Ears are pendant and triangular, well set apart.  Muzzle is broad at base and tapering with well developed chin and broad black nose.

The well bred Rottie is a gentle, family loving animal and a natural guard dog.  Temperaments vary, some are independent, aloof and less friendly while other are outgoing and sociable with everyone.

• Class: Working 

• Country of Origin: Germany. 

• Size: Shoulder height: 22 - 27 inches 

• Coat: Short, with a coarse outer layer and a thick under layer. The coat is always black with brown markings. 

• Character: A Rottie is brave, protective, loyal, obedient, watchful, and very very strong. She will risk her own life to defend her owner or family. 

• Temperament: If properly socialized, a Rottweiler makes a good playmate for children and gets along well with cats and other household animals. This is all contingent on whether the dog has had positive experiences with them when young.

• Care: When it is shedding, use a rubber glove to remove dead hairs. The ears must be kept clean, and the claws must be kept short. 

• Training: Rottweilers dominant nature makes it necessary that its trainer is calm, consistent and fair. 

• Activity: Rotties need plenty of exercise and room to play. Let them run in a field or take them jogging with you, or you can let them run in the woods as she will not wander far from her family. Rottweilers also love the lakes and a dip in the ocean if available to show off their swimming skills I presume.  Just don't say lake and don't take them there!!!

• First Registered by the AKC: 1931

• AKC Group: Working Group

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

Rottweiler Breeders

• Chandlerhaus Rottweilers - FL
• Ebon-Behr Rottweiler - CA
• Hausderberg Rottweilers - KY
• Kuda Sand Rottweilers - NE
• Mystic Acres Kennels - WA
• Northern Bear Rottweilers - TX
• Rodair Rottweilers - TX
• Schwarzberg Rottweilers - OH
• Stefanhaus Rottweilers - CA

• VanSach Rottweilers - MI
• Vom Broz Rottweilers
• Vom Eschenhagen - CA
• Vom Neuen Schloss Rottweilers - WA
• Vom Schlesingen Blute Rottweilers - CA
• Von Ruelmann Rottweilers - CA
• Von Sentinel Kennels - CA
• Von Whelan Rottweilers - TX

Rottweiler Rescue

• Doberman & Rottweiler Rescue - Illinois
• Alaska Rottweiler Rescue - Alaska
• Second Chance Rottweiler Rescue - California
• Big Paws Rescue - Pennsylvania
• Adopt-A-Rott'a Luv - Florida
• Cheyenne Area Rottweiler Rescue - Wyoming 
• For The Love Of Rotts - Michigan
• Gemini Rottweiler Rescue - Minnesota
• Gulfstream Rottweiler Club Rescue Page - Florida
• Homeless Rottweilers of Central Pennsylvania - Penn.
• Loving Hearts Rottweiler Rescue And Referral - Penn.
• MCM Rottweiler Rescue - New York
• MidAmerica Rottweiler Rescue
• Wisconsin Rottweiler Rescue - Wisconsin
• Rotts Across Texas Rottweiler Rescue - Texas
• Ginger's Rottie Rescue - Nevada
• INKY Rottweiler Rescue - Kentucky
• Mid-Michigan Rottweiler - Michigan
• Phoenix Area Rottweiler Rescue - Arizona
• We Care Rottweiler Rescue of Florida - Florida

• Cara's Rott Rescue Page - North Carolina
• Big Sky Rottweiler Rescue - Idaho
• North Carolina Rottweiler Rescue - North Carolina
• Power House Rottweiler Rescue - New York
• Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue - Rottweilers - Washington
• RottnRotts - Florida
• Broken Hearts Rottweiler Rescue - New Jersey
• Recycled Rotts, Inc. - Illinois
• Rescue.Rottie, Inc - California
• Rottweiler Rescue of Michigan, Inc. - Michigan
• The Safe Haven, Inc. - Michigan
• Rottie Aid - Colorado 
• Rottweiler Rescue of Los Angeles - California 
• Solo Rottweiler Rescue - Louisiana
• Rescue Our Richmond Rottweilers - Virginia
• San Diego Rottweiler Rescue - California
• South Florida Rottweiler Rescue - Florida
• Southern States Rottweiler Rescue, Inc. - Southern US
• Southern Virginia Rottweiler Rescue - Virginia
• Serendipity Rottweiler Rescue - Alabama