Rottweiler

devoted, robust, loyal

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About

Country of origin: Germany
Breed group: Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs - Group 2 (FCI); Working Group (AKC, KC)

Facts

Size: medium/large
Coat: medium length, coarse, dense and flat with undercoat
Colour: black with tan markings
Life expectancy: 8-11 years

Characteristics

Loyal, protective and self-assured family companion but also versatile as a police, therapy, service, and rescue dog.

Brave hero

A Rottie rescued 37 humans during the Vargas tragedy 1999 in Venezuela by repeatedly swimming out to people in the deep waters and bringing them back safely to shore.
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