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Note to the owner

Owners of Rottweilers should take cognisance of the overall characteristics

of the breed and recognise the ones that are dominant in their particular animal.


Properly bred and well-reared Rottweilers share many similarities: 

Territorial

Play full

Exuberant character that sometimes manifest in all sort of mischief

Loving with kids and his family

A rottwieler's sense of loyalty to its family is unbelievably strong.

Happiest when there is work to do

They just love to be worked. From pulling small carts to carrying things around the house they just love it.  

Superb guard dog

The above nature together with sharp intelligence makes the Rottweiler a superb guard dog 

 
 Fact and Fiction

Enquire via Rottweiler clubs for reputable breeders and healthy puppies.

BE PREPARED TO WAIT FOR A WELL-BRED PUPPY

Kusa Group

Working dogs 

FCI  Group 

Molossian Type Group 2 

Function of breed 

Cattle drover and other duties 

Grooming 

Regular brushing especially when shedding 

Watchdog 

Excellent 

Noise Factor 

Negligible 

Liefespan 

10 - 12 years 

Function for these days 

Sport, service and Companion dog 

Colour of coat 

Always black with clearly defined tan markings 

Appearance 

Medium large,powerful and robust. 

Weight of dogs 

Dogs approximately 50kg, bitches 42kg. 

Height 

Bitches between 56 -63cm and dogs 61 -68 cm. 

Temperament 

Good natured,very obedient, eager to work 

Compatiility with people 

Being self-assured and steady,the Rottweiler is very compatible with children and people. 

Indoors or Outdoors 

Both they do well 

Trainablitiy 

Excellent 

Health 

Good to excellent. Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia are the main conern.  But is strictly cntrolled in KUSA registered stock. 

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