Her neck should be built and muscular. She should have a deep, expansive chest, and her coloring should be black with rust and mahogany markings. Look at potential breeders very carefully, being sure to ask whether they are members of breed clubs, specialty clubs or obedience clubs. Be prepared to enjoy 10 to 12 years with your rottweiler, as that is the rottweiler's average life expectancy. Consider purchasing a female rottweiler rather than a male.
Females are smaller and easier to control.
Expect an adult male rottweiler to grow to 24 to 27 inches and weigh between 95 and 130 pounds. Females will grow to 22 to 25 inches and will weigh between 85 and 115 pounds. Rottweilers can be aggressive with other dogs and need to be kept on a leash when around them. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .