| Rottweilers like to mix it up in many kinds of ways, | | | | called a Labrottie and is hoped to calm the Rottweiler |
| which is one reason why there are so many | | | | down, while still retaining both breed's love of their |
| Rottweiler mixed breed dogs in the world today. The | | | | families. |
| cross most on it's way to becoming its own breed is | | | | You can't show these dogs in a big show like |
| the Rotterman (Rottweiler and Doberman Pinscher). | | | | Westminster, but Rottweiler mixed breeds can make |
| Rottweilers also seem to cross often with German | | | | excellent companions and friends. You do need to |
| Shepherds, although there isn't a cute name for that | | | | know the traits of both breeds involved in the mix |
| cross yet. Mixed breed dogs are generally healthier | | | | before you go adopt or purchase one. You need to |
| than purebreds, but they still will need to go to the vet | | | | learn as much Rottweiler information as you can as |
| annually. | | | | well as much information on the other breed. The odds |
| One cross that does have a cute name and a loyal | | | | are, any Rottweiler mix will be a high-energy dog that |
| following is the St. Weiler (that's right - a Rottweiler and | | | | is protective and wary of strangers. |
| Saint Bernard). Since these are massive dogs, they | | | | The future looks good for a Rottweiler mix, as the |
| need a lot of room, a lot of food and a lot of care. Big | | | | breeding of them seems to be more concerned with |
| dogs are prone to a lot of structural problems that is | | | | making a healthy, happy family companion. The good |
| due to their size and not due to their breed. Although | | | | traits of being a guard dog and gentle with kids seems |
| not giants like Irish Wolfhounds, they are usually over | | | | to be crossing (for the most part) to the designer dog |
| one hundred pounds and rarely live beyond ten years | | | | offspring. Any big dog needs a lot of space and a lot |
| of age (giant size dogs live only six years, on average.) | | | | of food. Be ready to clean up a lot of messes as well. |
| The average length of a purebred Rottweiler's life is | | | | Large, active dogs often do not know their own |
| 1twelve. | | | | strength and may accidentally hurt you. Rottweiler |
| And the Rottweiler mixed breeds recognized by the | | | | mixes seem to be more exuberant and high on life |
| American Canine Hybrid Club keep on coming. A cross | | | | than mean or vicious. Any large dog needs a healthy |
| between an Afghan Hound and a Rottweiler is a | | | | diet and regular exercise to help curb the energy. They |
| Rottaf. A cross between a Rottweiler and an English | | | | also really should be neutered, as this will not only |
| Bulldog is an English Bullweiler. And a cross between a | | | | make them healthier, but more eager to pay attention |
| Brussells Griffon and a Rottweiler is (are you ready) a | | | | to your wishes. Rottweiler mixes are often incredibly |
| Brotweiler. Less comically and more practically, a cross | | | | beautiful dogs with big feet. |
| between a Labrador Retriever and a Rottweiler is | | | | |