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
His tight control was a skill also shaped against the first 'defender' he ever faced - a Rottweiler.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
Rocco, Luca’s 2-year-old Rottweiler, disappeared from outside her Pasadena home on Feb. 1 when she let him out for his morning walk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
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
Sometimes the truck was there, sometimes it wasn't, sometimes the Rottweiler was asleep on the porch.
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
Skaggs was familiar with Rottweilers because his first dog was a Rottweiler, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
Founded in 1998, the center has in the past produced breeds such as German Shepherds and Rottweilers.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2023
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
Instantly the Rottweilers ceased barking and dropped to sitting positions, their black ears pricking up intently.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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