Breeder of Quality Rottweiler Puppies in Victoria, Australia
Male vs Female Rottweiler — What’s the Difference?
We get asked this question regularly by prospective puppy buyers so I’m going to give my views and opinions after 35 years of experience with this Rottweiler breed. In this article we will cover the following.
Male Rottweiler Temperament. Female Rottweiler Temperament. Male vs Female Rottweiler Size
Which Is Better for a First-Time Rottweiler Owner?. Are Female Rottweilers Easier to Train?
Are Male Rottweilers More Protective?. What About Rottweiler Size and Head Type?
Lots of ppl are starting to buy male Rottweilers for security reasons, thinking BIG powerful male Rottweiler is the way to go, based on size.
So to start with let’s look at the standards of a Rottweiler male and female.
Technically a medium to large breed, according to the standard for the Rottweiler
61–69 cm (24–27 in) at the withers for males, weight 50 to 65kg.
56–63 cm (22–25 in) for females, weight 40 and 55 kg for females.
Our females have the large square heads, around 50 kg in size. Click on this link & tell me which are males & which are females, See our Rottweiler pups grow
In my 35 years of breeding Rottweilers, I’ve generally found males to be more challenging and dominant as they mature, while females tend to be more responsive and easier for many first-time owners to manage. Of course, every Rottweiler is an individual, and breeding, genetics, socialisation and training all play an important role.
Rottweiler females are just more naturally protective due to that motherly instinct.
Females are more affectionate and easy to housetrain.
Females get more attached to family. Lot easier for female owners to handle. Behaviour is typically the same.
However knowledge of the Rottweiler breed is necessary and training is a MUST to keep them from becoming overly dominant. The Rottie whether it’s male or female is powerful, calm, trainable, courageous and devoted to its owner and family. Loyal and protective, it will defend its family fiercely if needed. So again, training for either gender is a must and starts at puppy hood. (Getting the right lines & breeder is a must)
For first time Rottweiler puppy buyers, I always recommend you go for a female, for all the above reasons.
The reasons to own a female Rottweiler over a male Rottweiler are overwhelming. But If you are planning to own a Rottweiler be it a male or female, the truth is, that just like human children, dogs also need rules to follow that they understand. They need to be taught proper behaviour for all situations. Firm but fair is my motto. My fav saying is, either you lead or he/she will. See available pups here, Litters due for 2026
Keep in mind the Rottweiler puppy/dog, will be with you for 10 years plus, so you see the importance of getting the right pup for YOUR needs. Equally important is that you choose the right breeder to guide you through with all this. Choose a breeder thats willing to work with you for your needs, not theirs.
Below are gr8 examples of a well-bred male and female Rottweilers, both noble, powerful in head type and body. Both Meisterhunde bred. Questions? hunde1@bigpond.com
Meisterhunde Lex-Luther Meisterhunde Indy
See & read what hundreds of happy Meisterhunde families say about us and their chosen Rotties, Testimonials/Reviews
