rottweiler

noun

rott·​wei·​ler ˈrät-ˌwī-lər 

ˈrȯt-ˌvī-

often capitalized

: any of a breed of tall powerful black-and-tan short-haired dogs of German origin that are commonly used as guard dogs

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Examples of rottweiler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, rottweilers are prone to bone cancers, while Scottish terriers tend to get lymphoma. —Knowable Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 July 2025

The move caused the beagle and rottweiler breeds to fall down to 8 and 9, respectively. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

And in 2018, a New Mexico man told CBS affiliate KRQE-TV that he was shot by his dog, a 120-pound rottweiler mix named Charlie, while the pair were in the man's truck. —Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025

Breeds like German shepherds, rottweilers, huskies or Belgium malinois can help complete tasks in apartments so as long they are socialized. —Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

German, from Rottweil, city in Germany

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rottweiler

• compiler
• profiler
• filer
• pilar
• theiler