History of the Rottweiler
The Rottweiler descends from the drover dogs that traveled with Roman armies, herding and guarding the cattle that fed them. In the German market town of Rottweil, butchers used the dogs to drive cattle and pull carts, and the breed took the town's name.
When railroads replaced cattle drives, Rottweilers found new work as police and military dogs in the early 1900s. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1931.
Rottweiler Traits
Males 95–135 lb;
Females 80–100 lb
Short, coarse double coat; moderate shedding
~9–10 years
What Rottweilers Excel At
Common gotchas
Trainer Notes
Our Rottweiler Graduates
Since 2007, Neuman K-9 Academy has trained 57 Rottweilers in our Dog Boot Camp and Puppy Camp, and 54 of them have a public graduation video on YouTube showing what they learned. Here are our most recent graduates.
Graduation videos of all 54 Rottweilers, by year
2026: Stevie
2023: Eneko
2022: Mars, Ryker, Zelda, Rebel
2021: Max, Huckleberry, Nina, Karma, Gotti, Mosier
2019: Tiffany, Sampson, Tiffany, Beast, Whitaker, Castiel
2017: Bruno, Rane, Nala, Chief, Tank, Stella
2016: Briggs, Leo, Maverick, Siren, Tank, Pluto, Juno, Rebel
2015: Ireland, Basha, Maverick
FAQs
Will you train my Rottweiler to be protective?
No. We do not offer personal protection or any training that teaches a dog to be aggressive toward people or protective of its family. We specialize in obedience training and proper etiquette for pet dogs.
Do you accept Rottweilers with aggression?
We do not accept dogs with aggression toward humans. Dog-on-dog aggression, resource guarding and other behavior issues may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, so tell us about it when you inquire.
Is there an extra fee for large dogs?
Yes. A $200/month fee applies to dogs over 100 lb, or dogs that need a colossal size crate, so they have plenty of room to rest. Many adult male Rottweilers fall into that range.
At what age should I start training my Rottweiler?
Puppy Camp takes puppies from 4 months of age, and Dog Boot Camp is for dogs 12 months and older. Training a Rottweiler before it reaches full size is much easier.
How long is boot camp for a Rottweiler?
Dog Boot Camp runs 8 or 12 weeks. The 12-week camp adds off-leash heeling, long-distance recalls and field trips into the city.
Train Your Rottweiler at Neuman K-9 Academy
Our Dog Boot Camp is an 8 or 12-week board-and-train program for dogs 12 months and older, and Puppy Boot Camp is for puppies 4 to 12 months. Every program includes hands-on handler training for you at graduation. Families send their dogs from across the country, too; see dog boot camp for out-of-state families.
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