Space Coast Rottweilers (2024)

FAQs

Do Rottweilers need a lot of space? ›

Rottweilers also need a large amount of space and exercise – they are playful and enjoy chasing games.

Rottweilers are often fun-loving goofy dogs, despite many people assuming they're “big, scary guard dogs”!)

Rottweilers can adapt to apartment living if their needs are properly met. They are large, active dogs that require sufficient space, regular exercise, and mental stimulation. It's essential to provide them with daily physical activity and engage them in training exercises to keep them content in an apartment setting.

A 2008 study found that while Rottweilers were not particularly aggressive toward their owners, other dogs, or those familiar to them, they were particularly aggressive toward strangers. Many Rottweiler owners report that while the dogs are not a threat to family, the pets can be extremely protective of their owners.

As they are companion dogs, they also require plenty of affection and like to touch their owners and follow them around. When required however, Rottweilers can be left alone for up to 6 hours – though being left alone for too long promotes loneliness, boredom, and stress in your dog.

Fear of Strangers or Other Dogs: Some Rottweilers may exhibit fear or anxiety towards unfamiliar people or dogs, especially if they haven't been adequately socialized from a young age. This can manifest in behaviors like growling, barking, or attempting to retreat from the perceived threat.

Today, they're one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. This breed stands 22–27 inches tall and weigh 80–135 pounds. Female Rottweilers are typically smaller than males. The typical Rottweiler lifespan is 9–10 years with proper care.

The breed's ancestors were the mastiff-like, cattle-herding dogs of the ancient Romans who accompanied their armies as they swept across Europe. Some of these dogs were left behind when the army moved on, and in Germany, they bred with local sheepdogs and produced the Rottweiler.

With proper socialization, experts say Rottweilers are cuddly companions that make excellent family dogs.

Rottweilers are homebodies, so it's better to keep them indoors when it's not playtime.

Do Rottweilers tend to run away? ›

Rottweilers are known for being very independant dogs. They like to be in control of their surroundings. They also like to run. So when you open your door, it is not uncommon for your Rottweiler to want to run out and take off down the street.

How much room do they need? A large yard with a six-foot fence is ideal, but Rottweilers have been successfully kept in large apartments. A yard is essential if you are getting a puppy or young dog. A yard will help keep the dog exercised and reduces boredom, possibly preventing some destructive behavior.

Rottweilers are considered to be large dogs and will need a kennel that gives them enough space. Be sure that your kennel is at least the length of its body and at least twice its width. Opt for a larger kennel rather than a smaller one. You want your dog to be able to move around while inside.

Even though Rotts are home-loving and less inclined to roam than most breeds, an unfenced Rott is destined for disaster. Like other breeds developed for livestock herding, most Rotts have inherited a substantial amount of "herding instinct".

Rottweilers are fairly easy to keep for such large dogs and, in fact, have a tendency to obesity if not exercised enough. Coat care is minimal a quick, weekly grooming will suffice most of the time. Some rottweilers do drool a fair amount, especially large males with loose flews (lips).