Rottweiler


 * Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female)
 * Weight: 95-135 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female)
 * Life Expectancy: 9-10 years

The ideal Rottweiler is a medium large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. It's compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance. Dogs are characteristically more massive throughout with larger frame and heavier bone than bitches. Bitches are distinctly feminine, but without weakness of substance or structure. The Rottweiler is a robust working breed of great strength descended from the mastiffs of the Roman legions. A gentle playmate and and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness.