What You Need To Know About Rottweiler Mixes
Technically, a Rottweiler can breed with any other breed of dog, since they both are members of the same species. Very tiny dogs will not be able to manage the physical complications surrounding a successful mating. A large stud dog should never be bred to a very small bitch, as the puppies will grow far too big for her to naturally give birth. When given a choice, Rottweilers do seem to prefer mating with dogs about their own size.
Rottweilers are themselves a result of crossbreeding back in the days of the Roman Empire and were thought to have originated in Italy. The breed as we know it popped into its black and tan existence in southern Germany in an area known as Rottweil (fancy that). Although it is thought that all dogs look to their mothers as the standards of doggy beauty, any Rottweiler worth his paws will hump anything.
And the Rottweiler mixed breeds recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club keep on coming. A cross between an Afghan Hound and a Rottweiler is a Rottaf. A cross between a Rottweiler and an English Bulldog is an English Bullweiler. And a cross between a Brussells Griffon and a Rottweiler is (are you ready) a Brotweiler.
Then there is the Donerman Pinscher and the Rottweiler mix that makes a Rotterman, the St. Bernard and the Rottweiler that make a St. Weiler, the Labrador Retriever and the Rottweiler that make a Labrottie. And finally, the Mastiff and the Rottweiler make up the English Mastweiler.
Rottweilers seem to often be crossed with German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers. You can usually tell if a Rottweiler or Doberman is in the mix of a mongrel by looking for what is known as devil stripes (black stripes against red paws on the toes). Rottweilers are also often purposefully crossed with Doberman Pinschers, which are close to Rottweilers in temperament, looks and needs. The result is called a Rotterman (I guess that’s better than Pinscherweiler).
Any dog suspected of being a Rottweiler mix, if the mix is at least half Rottweiler, is not considered a good dog for first time dog owners, people with physical handicaps or those of a nervous disposition. Rottweiler mixed breed dogs play rough and often do not know their own strength.
They are often better with children than with adults or other dogs. Rottweiler mixes that are not neutered will become aggressive and often seek fights with other dogs. They need a positive outlet for their massive store of energy.
They also really should be neutered, as this will not only make them healthier, but more eager to pay attention to your wishes. Rottweiler mixes are often incredibly beautiful dogs with big feet.
