Rottweiler

 

The Rottweiler (/ˈrɒtwaɪlər/, UK also /-vaɪlər/)^[1][2] is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-large^[3][4] or large.^[5][6] The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs,^[7][8] because their main use was to herd livestock^[3] and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market.^[7] This continued until the mid-19th century when railways replaced droving. Although still used to herd stock in many parts of the world, Rottweilers are now also used as search and rescue dogs, guard dogs, and police dogs.^[9]

Rottweiler
Common nicknames	Rott Rottie
Origin	Germany
Traits Height Male 61–69 cm (24–27 in) Female 56–63 cm (22–25 in) Weight Male 50–60 kg (110–132 lb) Female 35–48 kg (77–106 lb) Coat Double-coated, short, hard and thick Color Black and tan or black and mahogany Litter size average 8 to 12 although larger litters are known Life span 8–10 years