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

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

Alert
Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Courageous
Good-natured
Intelligent
Protective

Alert
Fearless
Watchful
Energetic
Friendly

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

Swedish Vallhunds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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.

Swedish Vallhunds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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New Zealand Kennel Club
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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 Swedish Vallhund can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

While the Rottweiler breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Swedish Vallhunds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Lymphoma

Retinopathy

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

Hip Dysplasia

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

Swedish Vallhunds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

Swedish Vallhunds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Swedish Vallhunds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Swedish Vallhund 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.

The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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.

Swedish Vallhund dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

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, Swim

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 Swedish Vallhund, 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 Swedish Vallhunds 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 Swedish Vallhund 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, Swedish Vallhund should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Swedish Vallhund 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 Swedish Vallhund 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 Swedish Vallhund 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.

Swedish Vallhund has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Swedish Vallhunds have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Rottweilers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Swedish Vallhunds 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.

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

Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.

Swedish Vallhunds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Rottweilers are not very stranger friendly.

Swedish Vallhunds are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Swedish Vallhunds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.