[Steph King]

We have had 10 rotties. Most were 80-90lbs. The biggest were 125 and currently 140. Both were/are lean and just very large dogs. The current 140 lb guy has black spots on his tongue, which makes me wonder if there isn't some mastiff in his bloodline, although he looks pure Rottie, he has a very beautiful face. Almost all have been adopted as adults, so you never know. If they are lean and muscular and healthy is all that matters. Our female is not lean. I try to keep her from the Chi's dish and the big guy's dish. But I fail... my first and second female Rotties were like her, on the shorter chunky side. Other females have been leaner with longer legs. Adopted rotts come in more sizes and shapes, since prolly most came from BYB.

What say you BBD? Have you seen black spots on purebred Rottie tongues? I hadn't before this.

 

[#5moose]

Why don't you do a DNA test. There ma be some Chow in there.

 

[big black dogs]

Why don't you do a DNA test. There ma be some Chow in there.

Here is some info from the AKC website. Black spots on tongues are found in many breeds...it's just pigment and does not mean that the dog is not purebred. Read some info here : What Are Those Black Spots on a Dog's Tongue, Anyway? – American Kennel Club

 

[leahjo534]

My girl is 11 months old and about 75 lbs. She runs with me twice a day and is very energetic. I had her on Diamond Naturals Large Breed and recently switched to Diamond Performance because of her being so active. I was hoping she'd put on more weight(which she may anyway since she's not adult yet) because I thought she was underweight. It seems like alot of rotties I see are bulky but now reading this... I realize they're overweight. Let me know y'alls opinions tho...

 

[big black dogs]

She's a very nice looking girl. It's hard to tell from the pictures...but I think she may be a bit "chunky"?? In the picture where she is standing...she should have more of an under tuck at this age? She will still fill in and grow some more...till at least 2 years of age. You are right, most of the Rottweilers you see are overweight, or just out of the breed standard.

One thing I would caution you about . You mentioned running with your girl twice per day. At 11 month of age her growth plates are still open...and repetitive exercise such as running or jogging, biking is not recommended at her age. After about 18 month of age you can start slowly and on soft ground like grass is better. If she is running and racing around on her own in a fenced yard, that's different...she can decide when she is tired...and rest.

 

[Camy]

Got Vader weighed at Pets at Home the other day.. that's him 35.7kg (79lbs) at 10.5 months.

 

[leahjo534]

She's a very nice looking girl. It's hard to tell from the pictures...but I think she may be a bit "chunky"?? In the picture where she is standing...she should have more of an under tuck at this age? She will still fill in and grow some more...till at least 2 years of age. You are right, most of the Rottweilers you see are overweight, or just out of the breed standard.

One thing I would caution you about . You mentioned running with your girl twice per day. At 11 month of age her growth plates are still open...and repetitive exercise such as running or jogging, biking is not recommended at her age. After about 18 month of age you can start slowly and on soft ground like grass is better. If she is running and racing around on her own in a fenced yard, that's different...she can decide when she is tired...and rest.

I will say the picture of her from the side isn't a good one. I honestly don't think she's chunky at all but she does have abit of extra skin like around her neck area.

I did say "running" but its more of a very slow jog, not a galloping type of run. She only runs full out when she wants to. I did read that previously about the growth plates and was worried about it. The only reason I don't take her on a "walk" is because she'd rather jog. Also we go a little over a mile each time.

 

[Teena]

My previous Rott, Madi (10)- she passed in Jan - was around 90 - 100 pounds. Once she was 110, then I would reign back on the amount of food because she had a harder time getting up and limped more. 95 was the ideal weight for her - there was more pep in her step, could feel her ribs and hips but not see them, she smiled more, and was friendlier.
My current one, Merlot (5.5 mo) is under weight as she is 27lbs. She is tall but I can see her ribs and hips so trying to bulk her up.

 

[rottweilerjam]

My 16month old male runt of the litter is only 90lbs, very lean thou, but short. Barely 24inch. I was hoping for a big boy, but we'll, we love him same way.

 

[big black dogs]

He is still a young dog, and will most likely fill in...he may grow in height a bit more. 90 lbs is a good sized dog. Rottweilers are not meant to be giant sized. 90-120 lbs is in the standard for weight depending on their height. He's a good looking boy and looks fit and not overweight. The oversized Rottweilers do not do well with their joints and ligament and usually don't have the stamina that a fit well proportioned dog does.

 

[RottNDave]

Hi folks just weighed my current Boy at the vets office
and he slipped in at 124.5lbs, I'll not ever have another American breed Rott, will all be German lines from now on. Those who say a rott is FAT at 160 lbs must be thinking American breed bloodlines, I saw a German rott at 8 months and he was Huge, Tall and Big boned like the runt I had,,,, looked more Mastiff body wise but still conformed to the Breed and a Beautiful head at 3 years now and 202lbs and 11% body fat He was NOT fat in any way. I want his pup. The boy works on a cattle ranch and is very helpful at branding time can lay a cow down in seconds flat and holds them until branded.

 

[jbaffs]

Hi folks just weighed my current Boy at the vets office
and he slipped in at 124.5lbs, I'll not ever have another American breed Rott, will all be German lines from now on. Those who say a rott is FAT at 160 lbs must be thinking American breed bloodlines, I saw a German rott at 8 months and he was Huge, Tall and Big boned like the runt I had,,,, looked more Mastiff body wise but still conformed to the Breed and a Beautiful head at 3 years now and 202lbs and 11% body fat He was NOT fat in any way. I want his pup. The boy works on a cattle ranch and is very helpful at branding time can lay a cow down in seconds flat and holds them until branded.

Just blown away by our German Rott this weekend, what an incredible worker. We live in the desert south west, typically 100 degrees in the shade, we worry about him with his black coat, thank god we put a pool in with a sun deck that he is on all the time. Every time he works I wet him down. He was non-stop yesterday, it was col 88* so I worked him after our walk. He's amazing and now I try to fake him because he'll do an entire grid search of our 1 acre yard. Literally you cant get it by him. his smell is incredible. When Im in the pool reaching up and holding his forearms he's massive and his support structure is insane his shoulders are as wide as mine. My Step daughter got an 18 mos old German yesterday, 119lb. She'll end up being the same size as her beloved Daisy who died 3 months ago, 135lb. She has a 3-5 yr old and her new girl was so happy for her new home.
I was Squirting Tyson with a squirt gun cracking my Grandson up! BTW he's incredible at caTCH, LOVES LOVES LOVES HIS cHUCK ITS!t

 

[vomhausestan]

Here are all about the Sires Rottweilers:

Average height (adult): 24-27 inches
Average weight (adult): 85-135 pounds
Exercise requirement: 40 minutes a day
Longevity range: 8-11 years
Tendency to bark: Medium
Energy level: High
Color: Black with tan markings
Used as: Guardian dog

Here are all about the Dames Rottweilers:

Average height (adult): 22-25 inches
Average weight (adult): 75-105 pounds
Exercise requirement: 30- 40 minutes a day
Longevity range: 8-11 years
Tendency to bark: Medium
Energy level: High
Color: Black with tan markings
Used as: Guardian dog