Bull Terrier vs Rottweiler
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Rottweilers.
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-11 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1862 AD
100 AD
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Very High
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
8-11 Years
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
