A self-assured, devoted and intelligent working breed with a coarse, dense, flat coat. Dogs Victoria recommends a weekly brush and comb, notes the coat is shed twice a year, and says the breed becomes destructive when bored. Children should always be supervised around dogs.
Also searched as Rottie, Rottweiler.
| Adult weight, male | 39 to 61 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 36 to 50 kg |
| Size | Giant, over 40 kg |
| Height | 56 to 68 cm |
| Lifespan | 10 to 12 years |
| Coat | top coat of medium length, coarse, dense and flat, with an undercoat |
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