Active
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured
Faithful
Instinctual

Curious
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured
Watchful

Rottles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Germany

United States

Poodle, Rottweiler

Rottweiler, German Shepherd

1980s

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable
Brindle

Rottles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Shepweilers have medium-length coats.

Curly

Straight

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

Shepweilers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Panosteitis
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Diagnostic Imaging
Electromyography (EMG)

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

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

Rottles 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.

Shepweilers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Rottle, it's at least 14 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 Shepweiler, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Rottles usually need at least 90 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 Shepweilers 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 Rottle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Shepweiler has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Shepweiler 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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.

The Rottle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

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

Shepweilers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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