Rottweiler
Americannoun
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Rottweilers
plural
noun
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a breed of large robustly built dog with a smooth coat of black with dark tan markings on the face, chest, and legs. It was previously a docked breed
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(often not capital) an aggressive, ruthless, and unscrupulous person
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Rottweiler
First recorded in 1905–10; from German, after Rottweil city in southwest Germany + -er 1
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But in real life, he's seen more as a loveable golden retriever than a Rottweiler, despite his success.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
And speaking of dogs, the family has Shields’ golden retriever, a Rottweiler named Fancy, a giant schnauzer named Goose and two Belgian Malinois named Hero and Baymax.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
His tight control was a skill also shaped against the first 'defender' he ever faced - a Rottweiler.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
Another problem: The week before, a woman had adopted one of Favor’s dogs, a Rottweiler named Marli who was not friendly around other dogs.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
Eleanor was so startled to be outside that she stood on the back stoop for a second, staring down at Richie's Rottweiler.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
"Some people think we are Rottweilers, and we are trying to stop them getting appointments," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
Bridges' Dan Chase is on the run and needs to convince the female owner of his vacation rental that he and his two accompanying Rottweilers are trustworthy.
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2023
The AKC’s top 10 were: French bulldogs, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, German shepherds, poodles, bulldogs, Rottweilers, beagles, dachshunds and German shorthaired pointers.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2023
The dogs from Chernobyl City also had variants that are common in boxers and Rottweilers.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
“I was on my way to the station when I saw the commotion,” Officer Delinko had said, raising his voice over the barking of the Rottweilers.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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