Deciding which to buy, male or female Rottweiler pup?
What is the difference between a male or female Rottweiler?
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.
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
The male Rottweilers are more dominant and can be aggressive and challenging by behaviour.
Female Rotties are more obedient while males are stubborn.
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)
Rottweiler females, to me are more even in temperament.
Male Rottweilers simply have too much interest in being alpha than actually doing what they are supposed to do.
Males will test you and test you as they grow. I even had one male who cocked his leg on me and peed on me before I knew what was happening, funny now lol, but not at the time. In the house they will cock the leg and pee all over the house mark their territory, so again I say, train early to avoid these smelly situation, ohh yes, the wee of a male Rottweiler stinks to high heaven, lol
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.
Keep in mind a Rottweiler female will come in season between 9-12 months, and than 6 monthly, so during this time, keep her away males. De-sexing, we do not recommend it. Your vet will, beacuse thats how he makes his money. ONLY if the dogs health is at risk, I would say go ahead and de-sex. Normally best time is 18 to 24 months of age or later.
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.
Lastly on the size of a Rottweiler female, don’t be put off getting a Rottweiler female pup cause of the size, look at the type of a Rottweiler your chosen breeder breeds, as the female still should have a powerful strong head, short snout and yet still be feminine and pretty.
Below are gr8 examples of a well-bred male and female Rottweiler pups, both noble, powerful in head type and body. Both Meisterhunde bred.
Meisterhunde Kuzac Meisterhunde Inka
