How to Use Rottweiler in a Sentence

Rottweiler

noun
  • But a day later, the furious Rottweiler took up his post in the foyer.
    Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Their downstairs neighbors have acquired a dog of their own, a hulking black Rottweiler mix.
    Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While the dog may not have been a fan, internet users can’t get enough of the Rottweiler’s reaction to the cat.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • During the clip, the cat is seen laying on the table, at face height with the Rottweiler, who was sitting on the floor.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Guitar strings snapped, F-bombs flew, and a Rottweiler named Melvin patrolled the stage.
    Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Now my daddy and my dog, a lovable hulking Rottweiler barely out of puppyhood, were gone.
    Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
  • She was regarded as the feminine equivalent of a Rottweiler, with a bite if she was questioned.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The dog, a Rottweiler, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found near a vehicle at the curb, officials said.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • As a result, the poor Rottweiler could be seen cowering against the wall and looking incredibly nervous in the cat’s presence.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The Rottweiler did not suffer any fractures and is now recovering on pain medication.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • That Rottweiler contended for the Palm Dog at last year’s Cannes, a prize for the festival’s best canine.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • As Yvette fits her key into their building’s front door, Tomás and Olga’s Rottweiler erupts into his insane-lion act.
    Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But that isn’t always the case, as one Rottweiler’s terrified reaction to its kitten sibling has left internet users in hysterics.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In late 2020, Lara Friedman and her partner adopted a 9-week-old Rottweiler puppy.
    Autumn Barnes, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The custom portraits are of Koda, his Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Storm, his partner’s Rottweiler; both have since passed.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • An image of Dublin, a 6-year-old dog who is a mix between the Rottweiler, Chow Chow, and Great Pyrenees breeds, carrying a paper bag in her mouth.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Ulyana Kupryievich, 26, lives in Athens, Greece, with her Rottweiler dog Ezio, a breed noted for making excellent guard dogs thanks to their loyalty and courage.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Jesus Serna, the homeowner, spoke to KTLA Channel 5 and said the dog that was killed was a Rottweiler named Daisy.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • Pets like Sheena, a gorgeous 10-year-old Rottweiler mix whose family is unfortunately experiencing troubles with housing.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Humane Society of Broward County (@humanebroward) in Florida shared a video of Bowie, an almost 2-year-old Rottweiler and Catahoula mix.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • 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.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Romcom Rover went to Pillion’s Maggie, played by Rosie the Rottweiler, and was presented to her by her human co-star Paul Tallis, one of the film’s many BDSM bikers.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Reigning champions Team Fluff will send players including Benito (Siberian Husky-Chihuahua) and Showgirl (Chow Chow-Rottweiler) to defend their title.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Nickerson, 13, succumbed to his injuries two days after he was viciously attacked by two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler, according to CBC, Global News and The Globe and Mail.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Team Fluff's lineup includes Benito (Siberian Husky-Chihuahua from Puerto Rico), Showgirl (Chow Chow-Rottweiler), and Chappell Bone (Pembroke Welsh Corgi).
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026

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