Long Haired Rottweilers are siblings to those traditional short haired Rotties and are rarely found, usually 1 or 2 in a litter. The major difference between the two is their hair length, i.e. the size of their coat. This hairy coat makes Long Haired Rotties look like crossbred canines; however, they are totally purebreds, just like their siblings.
Rottweilers typically have a life expectancy of between 8 to 10 years, with an average lifespan of 9 years. And the Rottweiler is prone to a number of health issues during its lifespan, with the most common occurrences including aortic stenosis, hip dysplasia, and canine allergies.
It comes as no surprise that the Rottweiler Husky mix is also such an awesome and versatile dog. This mixed breed dog is also known as the Rottsky and inherits several interesting traits of physique, health, and personality from either a Rottweiler or a Siberian Husky.
So what exactly is the Roman Rottweiler? The Roman Rottweiler is a large dog with its origin in the Tibetan Mastiff and the Italian Mastiff dog breeds. They trace their roots to the Roman times where they helped the Romans in fighting wars. They became well known when they were further nurtured by the Germans and used for herding cattle and pulling carts to meat markets.
Also known as the Chiweiler, while not a purebred doggie, this Rottweiler Chihuahua Mix possesses some fine attributes you want in a furry companion. The Chiweiler has desirable elements of both Chihuahuas and Rottweilers while still offering unique advantages only cross-breeding makes possible.
Known as the Rottgi, the Rottweiler Corgi Mix is a mixed-breed dog developed from purebred Rottweilers and either the Pembroke Welsh or the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breeds. Due to the size differences, female Rottweilers are often chosen to bear and whelp the mixed puppies.