About the Rottweiler
The Rottweiler was developed in Germany, in the town of Rottweil, as a cattle-driving dog and butcher's guardian. It is a large, muscular dog, about 56 to 69 cm tall and 35 to 60 kg, with a short black coat and rich tan markings.
It is strong, calm and confident, and in the right home it is a devoted family companion and guardian.
Temperament: what living with one is like
Rottweilers are loyal, calm, confident and protective. They bond strongly with their family and can be affectionate, goofy and gentle at home. They are naturally wary of strangers and have a strong guarding instinct.
This makes early socialisation and training absolutely essential. A well-raised Rottweiler is steady and obedient, while a poorly trained one can be dangerous because of its size and strength. They need a calm, confident owner, clear rules and daily exercise.
Living with a Rottweiler in Delhi NCR
The Rottweiler has a shorter coat and copes with Delhi's weather better than heavily coated breeds, but it is still a dog living through 40°C summers. A few habits keep it comfortable:
- Shade, water and a cool room. Fresh water at all times, and a cool spot (AC or cooler) at the hottest hours.
- Walk in the cool hours. Early morning and late evening in summer, and check that the pavement is not too hot for paws.
- Never leave a dog in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
- Watch the monsoon. Keep the coat and ears dry and ask your vet about tick and flea control.
A Rottweiler's dark coat and heavy build absorb heat, so Delhi's summer needs care: a cool room, exercise in the early morning or late evening, plenty of water and shade at all times.
Flats and apartments: A Rottweiler is a large, strong dog and does best in a home with space, but a well-exercised and trained adult can live in a large flat. Check society rules first. Check your society's rules on dogs and lifts before you decide.
Grooming and shedding
A Rottweiler's short coat needs brushing once a week, and more during seasonal shedding. Bathe every few weeks, check the ears and skin folds, trim nails and brush teeth.
It is an easy coat, but this is a big dog, so food, vet and other costs are larger.
Exercise and training
A Rottweiler needs about one to two hours of exercise a day: walks, play and training. A bored Rottweiler can become destructive or pushy.
Large-breed puppies grow quickly, so avoid hard exercise, jumping and long runs while the joints develop. Start training and socialisation from day one with positive, firm and fair methods, ideally with a professional trainer.
Health: what to know before you choose
Every breed has conditions it is more prone to. For the Rottweiler, it is better to know these early:
- Hip and elbow dysplasia.
- Cruciate ligament injuries of the knee.
- Bloat (gastric torsion), an emergency in deep-chested dogs.
- Heart conditions such as aortic stenosis.
- Bone cancer, which is more common in large breeds.
Ask about the puppy's parents and any health records that exist, and book a vet check soon after your puppy comes home. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight and having regular check-ups is the best thing you can do.
Breed rules and restrictions
Rules about powerful or large guardian breeds can differ by city, municipality and housing society, and can change over time. Some societies restrict certain breeds in lifts or common areas, and some areas may ask for registration or a muzzle in public. Check the current rules for your area and your society before you choose, and ask us if you are unsure. A Rottweiler is a decision for a committed owner who can train and safely control a strong dog.
In October 2022 the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation announced a ban on keeping the Rottweiler as a pet. Rules can be revised or challenged, so always confirm the current position with your local civic body before you choose.
Feeding and puppy care
Large-breed puppies grow fast, so ask your vet about a food made for large-breed puppies and an appropriate feeding amount. Young puppies usually eat three to four meals a day, moving to two as they grow. Avoid overfeeding to make a puppy bigger or faster: slow, steady growth is kinder to growing joints.
Your vet will set your puppy's vaccination and deworming schedule. Puppies usually start their vaccines at around six to eight weeks, with boosters a few weeks apart, so ask us which vaccines and dewormers have already been given and when the next ones are due. We will always tell you the puppy's real age and what it has been eating.
Rottweiler puppy price in Delhi NCR
There is no single price for a Rottweiler puppy, and be careful of anyone who quotes one without asking questions. What you pay depends on the puppy's age, lineage and records, health checks, build and current availability. Prices can change from one litter to the next.
Remember the price of the puppy is only the start. Larger dogs eat more, need bigger beds and more medication, and cost more at the vet. Plan for food, vaccines, vet visits, grooming, training, a cool place to sleep and the unexpected. A puppy priced far below what others ask is worth questioning: ask where it was born, how old it really is and what records exist.
Message or call us and we will share what is available for this breed right now, what is included, and what we can and cannot show you. You can meet the puppy by appointment before you decide.
Is a Rottweiler right for you?
A Rottweiler may suit you if you are an experienced, confident owner, can invest in training and socialisation and have a home with space.
You may want a different breed if you are a first-time owner, have young children without strict supervision, or cannot commit to training and daily exercise. In that case another breed might fit better, and we will tell you honestly.
