Rottweiler

NA Carnivore Worldwide
36–60 kg
Weight
8–10 yrs
Lifespan
32 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In

Found in worldwide habitats across Worldwide, the Rottweiler is a carnivore member of the Canidae family. Weighing 36–60 kg, it is near the global average among carnivore mammals. Conservation status: Not Applicable.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Rottweiler Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 48 kg 50 kg ↓ 4%
Height 62.5 cm
Top Speed 32 km/h 48 km/h ↓ 33%
Avg Speed 35 km/h
Weight (kg)48avg 50Speed (km/h)32avg 48Lifespan (yrs)9avg 12.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Rottweiler inhabits worldwide habitats. It can be found in Worldwide.

Typical coloring: Black, Tan.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Carnivore
Predators: Wolves, Coyotes

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Rottweiler is a pack-based species belonging to the Canidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 61–65 days
Offspring per Birth: 6-12
Lifespan: 8–10 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

NA The Rottweiler is classified as Not Applicable. There are 9 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Rottweiler’s weight of 36–60 kg is comparable to the group median of 50 kg.

Weight rank: #3 of 9 Not Applicable species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Arabian Horse 380–1000 kg NA
2 Tibetan Mastiff 63–75 kg NA
3 Rottweiler 36–60 kg NA
4 Boxer Dog 25–32 kg NA
5 Dalmatian Dog 23–32 kg NA

Related Species

How much does a Rottweiler weigh?

A Rottweiler typically weighs 36–60 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Rottweiler?

The Rottweiler is classified as “Not Applicable”. There are 9 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Rottweiler live?

The Rottweiler is found in Worldwide, in worldwide habitats.

How does the Rottweiler reproduce?

The Rottweiler has a gestation period of 61–65 days and typically produces 6-12 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026