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

Kerry Beagle has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Courageous
Good-natured
Intelligent
Protective

Outright
Energetic
Quick
Gentle
Friendly

Rottweilers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Kerry Beagles are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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.

Kerry Beagles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Germany

Ireland

mastiff, german shepherd, roman drover dog

Southern, Celtic Hounds

ancient times

16th century

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Blue

Wiry

Straight

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 Kerry Beagle can have a litter of 10-14 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.

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

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Lymphoma

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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

Full Physical Examination

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

Kerry Beagles thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Rottweilers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Kerry Beagles need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Kerry Beagles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Kerry Beagle is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

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

Kerry Beagle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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 Kerry Beagle 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

Walking, Playing, Chilling, Running

Rottweilers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Kerry Beagles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Kerry Beagle, it's at least 14 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 Kerry Beagles 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.

The Kerry Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

In general Kerry Beagle should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 50-60 pound (23 - 27 kg) Kerry Beagle feed 2.5 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 Kerry Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Kerry Beagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Kerry Beagle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Kerry Beagles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Rottweilers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Kerry Beagles 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.

Kerry Beagles are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.

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

Rottweilers are not very stranger friendly.

Kerry Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Kerry Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Rottweilers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Kerry Beagles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.