Brottweiler Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Brottweiler is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Inquisitive
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured
Watchful
Companionable

Brottweiler dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Brottweiler dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Rottweiler, Brussels Griffon

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Brown

Black

Brown
Black
Red

The coat of a Brottweiler is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Brottweiler can have a litter of 8-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Brottweiler dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Brottweiler is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Eye Problems

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Blood Work
Complete Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Brottweilers may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Brottweiler have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Brottweiler dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Brottweiler breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Brottweilers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Brottweilers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Brottweiler, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Brottweilers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Brottweiler is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Brottweiler should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-80 pound (23 - 36 kg) Brottweiler feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Brottweiler is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Brottweiler is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Brottweilers has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Brottweiler is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Brottweiler is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Brottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Brottweilers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Brottweilers are below average dog friendly dogs. Brottweiler dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Brottweilers are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Brottweilers are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Brottweilers will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Brottweilers have an average level of playfulness. The Brottweilers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Brottweiler dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.