Alert
Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Courageous
Good-natured
Intelligent
Protective

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Tempered
Sweet
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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.

Crested Cavaliers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Colonial Rottweiler Club
Deutscher Rottweiler Klub
International Rottweiler Club

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Cream

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

Crested Cavaliers have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Wavy

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 Crested Cavalier can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Crested Cavaliers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Lymphoma

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Panosteitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Entropion

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Ophthalmic Exam
Chest X-rays
Orthopedic Exam
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

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

Crested Cavaliers are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Crested Cavalier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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 Crested Cavalier, 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 Crested Cavaliers usually need at least 45 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.

The Crested Cavalier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Rottweiler should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Crested Cavalier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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 9-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Crested Cavalier 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 Crested Cavalier 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 Crested Cavalier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

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

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Rottweilers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Crested Cavaliers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Crested Cavaliers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.

Crested Cavaliers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Rottweilers are not very stranger friendly.

Crested Cavaliers are highly friendly around strangers.