Rottweiler tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Cockapoo has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Courageous
Good-natured
Intelligent
Protective

Affectionate
Cheerful
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Social
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Loving
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Rottweilers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Cockapoos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Rottweiler if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Cockapoos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Rottweilers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Cockapoos are known for their coat length.

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Curly

A Rottweiler can have a litter of 8-11 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cockapoo can have a litter of 14-18 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Rottweilers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cockapoos are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Panosteitis
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Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

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Patellar Luxation

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Rottweilers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Cockapoos are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Rottweiler has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cockapoo has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Rottweilers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Cockapoos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Rottweiler drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Cockapoo minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Rottweilers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Cockapoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Rottweiler dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Cockapoo dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Run, Fetch, Play keep away, Play, Brushing, Exploring, Walks, Dog Parks, Walks running, Running, Walking, Playing, Leader, Jogging, Tricks, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Swim, Soccer, Ball

Fetch, Hike, Swim, Walk, Play keep away, Nap, Shake, Cuddling, Walking, Boat ride, Catch treats, Play, Swimming, High Five, Beach walks, Dog Parks, Playing fetch, Loves people, Belly rubs, Sticks, Sleeping, Tug-of-war, Eating Snacks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rottweiler, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cockapoo, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Rottweilers usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Cockapoos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Rottweiler is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Cockapoos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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For an average 85-135 pound (39 - 61 kg) Rottweiler feed 3.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 13-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Cockapoo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Rottweiler is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cockapoo is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Rottweiler is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cockapoo is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Rottweiler is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Cockapoos are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Rottweilers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Cockapoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Rottweilers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Cockapoos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Rottweilers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Cockapoos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.

Cockapoos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Rottweilers are not very stranger friendly.

Cockapoos are highly friendly around strangers.

Rottweilers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Cockapoos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.