Chihuahua vs Rottweiler
Compare Chihuahuas to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
8-11 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Mexico
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
100 AD
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
8-11 Years
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Rottweiler
