Rottweiler Puppies for Sale

Adult Rottweilers weigh 80–135 lb and stand 22–27 in at the shoulder. Males weigh 95–135 lb and stand 24–27 in, and females weigh 80–100 lb and stand 22–25 in. Most reach adult height at around 12–18 months and keep filling out until 18–24 months.

Parents of Pawrade Rottweilers typically weigh 98–150 lb (fathers) and 80–124 lb (mothers).

The breed comes in one size, and its standards set upper height limits and prefer dogs in the middle of the range. A grown Rottweiler weighs 80–135 lb and stands 22–27 in at the shoulder.

The only color in the AKC breed standard is black with rust to mahogany markings. The markings sit over the eyes, on the cheeks, muzzle, chest and legs and under the tail. White markings, missing markings and red, blue or liver coats are outside the AKC breed standard.

A long coat is outside the AKC breed standard. The usual coat is straight, coarse and dense, with an undercoat on the neck and thighs.

Rottweilers are meant to be calm, confident and good-natured, and aggressive or overly shy dogs are outside the breed standards. Training and socialization shape how an adult Rottweiler behaves.

Rottweilers tend to be reserved with strangers and take a wait-and-see approach rather than greeting everyone. Meeting lots of friendly people as a puppy helps a Rottweiler grow into a calm, confident adult.

Rottweilers are not big barkers, and Doberman Pinschers and Cane Corsos tend to bark more.

Rottweilers can be fond of children and are very devoted to their own family. A Rottweiler is big and strong, so always supervise it with young children. Most Rottweiler breeders on Pawrade socialize their litters with young children before the puppies go home.

Many do when they are socialized early and often, and because the breed is territorial, regular, positive time with other dogs matters throughout its life. Most Rottweiler breeders on Pawrade socialize their litters with large-breed dogs before the puppies go home.

It depends on the dog and how it was raised, and early socialization with other animals makes the difference for a territorial breed.

A Rottweiler needs exercise every day, plus training or other mental work, because its need for mental stimulation is high even though its energy is moderate. Plan for more than 2 hours of activity a day, mixing walks with training and games. A growing puppy needs gentler exercise until its growth plates close.

A small apartment suits a Rottweiler poorly, and the breed does best with space and a large, securely fenced yard. Most Rottweiler buyers on Pawrade have a yard.

A Rottweiler needs daily exercise and a job to do, and a bored one left alone for long stretches can become destructive.

Wait until the growth plates have closed, which in large breeds means no road work before 14–18 months. Until then, avoid jumping and heavy exercise, and keep your puppy lean. Agree an exercise plan with your vet as your puppy grows.

It depends on the owner's time and commitment, because a Rottweiler needs someone who will provide socialization, exercise and mental challenge. Its size and strength also call for an owner who can handle it confidently.

Rottweilers shed moderately all year, and more in spring and fall. A short coat does not mean little shedding, but weekly brushing keeps loose hair under control.

A Rottweiler needs very little grooming beyond a weekly brush, plus weekly nail trims and tooth brushing. Bathe about once a month or when the dog gets dirty, and the coat never needs trimming.

Rottweilers are highly trainable and eager to work, and consistency is what makes it go well. Use short, reward-based sessions and consistent rules, and keep training going after puppy class ends. Skip harsh force and rough wrestling games, which can encourage aggressive habits.

Set up the crate in a room where the family spends time, or in your bedroom at night, so your puppy settles near you. Breeders on Pawrade report whether they have started crate training, so ask how far your puppy has got.

Your Rottweiler is most likely in adolescence, a normal phase when dogs test boundaries and may seem to forget their training. Adolescence runs from about 6–8 months to about 2 years. Keep training consistent and patient, with plenty of exercise for body and mind, and keep the house rules firm and fair.

Rottweilers take part in obedience, rally, agility, tracking, herding, scent work, barn hunt and conformation events. Carting, where the dog pulls a small cart, is open to dogs that are full grown and sound.

Rottweiler breeders on Pawrade report a typical litter of 6 puppies, usually between 3 and 9.

Most Rottweiler litters on Pawrade meet large-breed dogs and young children before the puppies go home. Breeders report socializing 92% of litters with large-breed dogs and 87% with younger children. They also report getting litters used to pots and pans (69%), the vacuum cleaner (68%) and car rides (68%). These figures come from what breeders reported for 115 litters.

Have large-breed puppy food, a bristle brush or rubber mitt, nail clippers and a dog toothbrush ready. Set up a crate in a room where the family spends time, and choose one outdoor potty spot. Plan to keep your puppy away from unknown dogs until its vaccines are done, and confirm the schedule at the first vet visit.

Start right away, because the first 3 months are the most important time for socialization. Puppy classes can begin as early as 7–8 weeks, with healthy classmates, as your vet advises. Basic cues can start as soon as your puppy arrives, in sessions of about five minutes.

Most puppies finish teething by about 6 months, when the adult teeth are in. Baby teeth start to fall out from about 12 weeks, and chewing is strongest in between. Offer a few safe chew toys at a time and rotate them, supervise chewing, and keep valued things out of reach.

Most puppies finish their core vaccine series at about 16 weeks, as your vet advises. Rottweiler puppies are more likely than most to catch parvovirus, so finishing the full series matters. Until your vet says the series is complete, keep away from unknown dogs and busy dog areas. A puppy class with healthy classmates is fine before then, as your vet advises.

Most Rottweilers reach adult height at around 12–18 months and keep filling out until 18–24 months.

Feed a large-breed puppy food in measured meals, and keep your puppy lean. Use a floor-level bowl and avoid large meals, because fast eating, raised bowls and large meals add to the risk of bloat. You can ask what your puppy is eating now before it comes home.

The Veterinary Health Report is the record of your Rottweiler puppy's exam before it goes home. The breeder's licensed vet gives the puppy itself a full hands-on exam to PetPay's standards and writes down what they find. It gives you and your own vet a clear starting point for your puppy's care.

The breeder's licensed veterinarian examines every puppy before it goes home, to PetPay's exam standards. The results are recorded in the puppy's Veterinary Health Report, and a copy travels with your puppy for your records.

The breeder's vet examines the whole puppy and pays close attention to a few things that matter in Rottweilers. The vet listens to the heart for a murmur, which in Rottweilers can point to a narrowing just under a heart valve (subvalvular aortic stenosis). The vet also checks the eyes, the bite and teeth and, in males, the testicles.

Before travel, every puppy follows PetPay's vaccination and deworming schedule as far as its age allows: deworming at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks, and the distemper, parvo, adenovirus and parainfluenza combination shot at 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14 weeks. Bordetella and corona are given at the vet's discretion, and no vaccine is given within 3 days of travel. Rabies is given by a licensed vet on the schedule your state requires. Your own vet completes the series. Your puppy's vaccination and deworming records are separate documents that travel with your puppy. Bring them, with the Veterinary Health Report, to your first visit so your vet starts from the same record.

If the vet finds something that could put your puppy at risk during travel, your puppy stays with the breeder until it's resolved. Problems that can be treated before travel are treated by the breeder's licensed vet first. Anything else the vet notes is shared with you.

Puppies grow and change quickly, and their immune systems are still developing, so no single exam can find everything. Hips, for example, cannot be judged in a very young puppy. The report is a strong early look at your puppy, and your own vet builds on it at every checkup.

Every puppy comes with a health guarantee administered by PetPay, independent of the seller. The terms are on the health guarantee page.

Rottweiler buyers rate their Pawrade experience 4.8 out of 5 on average, from 66 reviews, and about 89% of those reviews give 5 stars.