German Shepherd vs Rottweiler
Compare German Shepherds to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-11 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1899 AD
100 AD
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
8-11 Years
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
German Shepherd
Rottweiler
