Rottweiler weight and height: the main parameters of the breed

The Rottweiler breed stands out for its massive physique and powerful jaws. For their large size, the great strength and endurance of these dogs among others is often called "athletes." Far from the world of dog breeders, people consider these pets fighting, but this is a mistake. By itself, this species is good-natured and a little lazy, but the need for early training and socialization does not negate this. Today we will consider what height and weight are permissible for a given breed.

For a pet to grow up beautiful and well-built, control over his weight and height from birth is necessary. At the beginning of your life (with proper nutrition), the pet will surprise you with the pace of its development. By 6 months, weight will increase 10 times, and growth - at least 3 times. This is a normal indicator for the breed described.

By age, it is necessary to regulate the nutrition of your four-legged friend.

In order not to harm the fragile baby, it is necessary to competently approach the choice of products and diet. At this age, mother's milk will be enough, provided that the bitch consumes the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals. At this point, the puppy’s height at the withers will be 20–22 cm, and weight - from 3.5 to 4.5 kg.

At 2 months, the puppy must first try raw meat, which must be cut into small pieces (it will be very difficult for him to gnaw a large piece). At this time, it is time to include dairy products in the diet, as well as eggs, vegetables and cereals.

The baby should eat 6 times a day. A pet should receive:

• not less than 200 grams of meat;
• 400 milliliters of milk;
• 100 grams of porridge;
• 150 grams of cottage cheese and the same amount of vegetables.

At this moment, growth should be at least 29–33 cm, the puppy weighs 8–9 kg.

At the age of 3 months, it is time to transfer the pet to 5 meals a day, increasing the total amount of food. Meat should not be less than 500 grams per day. Milk is up to 500, and cottage cheese, cereals and vegetables - up to 200 grams per day. At this time, the puppy should weigh 14–17 kg, and its height should be 47–48 cm.

At 4 months there will be no important changes in the diet. Continue to feed as before. The puppy’s height at this time will be 50–51 cm, and weight - 17–23 kg.

At 5 months, it's time to reduce the number of meals up to 4 times. Increase the serving of meat to 500 grams per day, and cereals - at least 250 grams. Weight at this age should be 24–31 kg, and height - 56 cm.

At 6 months, you need to transfer the animal to a three-time food system with an increase in the daily rate of cereals to 300 grams. Weight at this moment should be 30–35 kg, height - 61–64 cm.

At this age, the introduction of additional feed into the diet is allowed. This should be done gradually in small portions. The number of pet meals you can adjust yourself, it is important to do this after an equal period of time. His height should be 61–64 cm, weight - 34–40 kg.

It is important to monitor the puppy's posture. So that he does not hunch, a bowl of food should be placed at chest level. The most convenient way for this will be a special high bracket. Remember that the rottweiler is prone to overeating, in this regard, it is necessary to accurately adjust its portion. If it is small, the puppy's growth can slow down, and in case of overeating, health problems can begin.

At this age, the size should be: weight - 36–46 kg, height - 62–66 cm.

At this point, you have an almost adult dog, but with proper nutrition, growth will continue in the future. The number of meals in the described period should be reduced to 2 times a day.

Parameters of the 9-month-old Rottweiler: weight - 36–50 kg, height - 63–67 cm.

It is better to give meat raw, but in order to avoid infection with parasites, some owners freeze it or pour boiling water before feeding. It is important to remember that lamb and pork should not be given to dogs due to the increased fat content of this meat, which negatively affects the condition of the animal’s liver.

At the age of 10 months, the parameters of the animal should be: weight - 36-50 kg, height - 63–67 cm.

The points listed below give readings close to ideal for this breed, but if your puppy does not reach them slightly, this is not critical. There is nothing special about the fact that animals from the same litter grow at different speeds. Please note that height and weight are not the most important indicators of proper development, better pay more attention the general condition of the pet, monitor how active and healthy he is.

There is no concrete answer to this question. The parameters of an adult dog are composed of several factors:

• genetics;
• the conditions in which the puppy grew up;
• food quality;
• the duration of walks and runs;
• exercises during training.

Let's talk in more detail about each item.

Often it is she who causes the puppy to underweight the weight or volume of the chest. This may be due to the fact that dogs of a certain line grow slower than their relatives.

Another option is parents who are not distinguished by high growth and muscular physique. But sometimes in the latter there are exceptions when, when buying a puppy from small producers (say, for keeping in an apartment), newly made dog breeders discovered that a year later “a teddy bear had grown out of the hamster”. Guess which puppy will get you, will not succeed.

A major role is played not even by the maintenance of puppies after birth, but by the care of the breeder for a pregnant female. Saving on the maintenance of producers will not be able to get a good litter. If the mother has not received the necessary vitamins during pregnancy, then the initial weight of the puppies will be small, and they will develop more slowly.

When, after birth, the breeder continues to save, only on puppies, such an attitude will not lead to good results. The lucky ones will be those kids who quickly find good owners and, with their help, will probably catch up.

To keep your pet healthy and alert, from the first days in the new house you need to feed him a full and high-quality food. Some dog breeders give preference to ready-made food, while others choose only natural food. There is no consensus on this. Choosing the right food is necessary so that both options contain the necessary elements for the dog.

Dry food must be premium or higher. When feeding dry food, the pet should always have a full bowl of water. If the dog eats homemade food, then it should not be empty cereal on the water, but a well-made protein-based porridge. Meat is good for this, no more than once a week you need to cook on a fish basis (fish should be exclusively marine, not river).

The dog must move and run a lot. Well, if it's cross country. During this run, the animal trains all muscle groups. The more a small puppy moves, the more he will grow and look more spectacular.

Serious diseases of animals at a young age can also slow its growth.

First you need to find out the reason why the pet is not gaining weight or height at the withers. Except when the problem is in genetics, there is hardly anything to help. Just be patient. The dog is likely to catch up with peers, but this will happen a little later.

If the cause of stunting is incorrect growth or illness, then you need to rid the puppy as soon as possible of the consequences of the period when he received something less. Do not try to accelerate growth using top dressing or special growth accelerators.

If the matter is in the wrong choice of feeding, then it is better to increase the amount of protein products with calcium content, for example, cottage cheese.

The average weight of the Rottweiler is 42-50 kg, the maximum is 60 kg. It directly depends on nutrition and diet. Figures may vary depending on the nature of the violation. Weight loss is often the result of a long stay of the animal in the heat. After that, the four-legged eats less. A significant role is played by the dog’s pedigree. Ideally, the growth parameters of an adult dog are equal to half the length of the body. In full height, the dog can reach 68 cm.

The average life of a rottweiler is 10-12 years. Under good conditions, it can increase to 14 years. Long-livers are also known - dogs who have lived 17 years.

See how to choose the right nutrition for your Rottweiler puppy.