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Rottweiler
Powerful, loyal guard dog. Calm and trainable in experienced hands, but a serious commitment.
β Strengths
- Devoted protector of the family
- Confident, calm temperament when trained
- Strong working drive
! Things to consider
- Strong dog β needs experienced handling and early socialization
- Shorter lifespan (8β10 years)
- Some regions/insurers restrict the breed
Trait profile
- Size
- 9
- Energy level
- 6
- Trainability
- 8
- Shedding
- 6
- Barking
- 5
- Friendliness
- 6
- Good with kids
- 6
- Good with other pets
- 5
- Alone tolerance
- 5
- Grooming needs
- 3
- Drool
- 6
- Health robustness
- 5
- Allergy-friendly
- 1
- Longevity
- 4
- Affordability
- 5