Rottweilers are muscular and athletic and should have exercise daily. They enjoy walking, trotting, and swimming.
Rottweilers have a straight, coarse, medium-length outer coat. A Rottweiler should be brushed weekly and bathed regularly. Their teeth should be brushed once a day and their nails should be trimmed once a week. They are mostly black with either rust, mahogany, or tan markings.
Rottweilers are known to be a protective breed. They should be trained and socialized to harness their protective instincts in a positive way. Rottweilers enjoy being mentally challenged with jobs or activities.
Rottweilers are said to have descended from Roman drover dogs. They were also used in the German town of Rottweil where they protected herds from any danger. They were known as the “Butchers Dog” for protecting the animals. It has changed very little since the German Brand Standard was made in 1901.
