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Rottweilers were originally dogs bred to drive cattle to market. Later they were used to pull carts for butchers. They were among the earliest police dogs and serve with honor in the military.

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Rottweiler Names For Boys

Albert

Refers to the famous scientist, albert einstein

Ammo

Short for ammunition.

Baby

Infant

Baja

Lower, either in elevation or geography.

Barney

Short for barnacle.

Beowulf

A hero and warrior who fought and conquered several monsters in Norse mythology.

Bertram

Famous raven

Blackie

Dark-furred pet cat.

To live

Buddy

Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".

Burly

muscular and heavily built

Button

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Caesar

Salad anyone?

Chewie

Chewbacca's nickname in the star wars franchise.

Chief

a person who is in charge

Coco

Cook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.

Coffee

a medium brown to dark-brown color

Conan

Hound, Wolf

Crowther

"From the crow's hill."

Cuddles

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Cupcake

small cake baked in a muffin tin

Dagger

Swordlike weapon.

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Dungaroo

Australian outback slang.

Ernie

Earnest, serious

Farley

From the fern-covered clearing

Fetch

be sold for a certain price

Fig

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

Gauge

Inner diameter of a gun.

Hercules

The son of zeus and the king of the gods in greek mythology.

Holiday

Rest day.

Jabba

Jabba the hutt in star wars.

Jack

God Is Gracious

Jerry

Spear ruler

Jethro

Abundance

Jiffy

An instant or a flash.

Jimbo

Country, Province

Jock

Supplanter

Juno

The queen of the gods in roman mythology

Kane

Little battler

King

Ruler

Laguna

a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

Liberty

Freedom

Lively

Full Of Life, Energy

Lucky

Fortunate

Marco

Explorer marco polo

Midnight

12:00 AM

Mighty

(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

Nibbles

eat intermittently; take small bites of

Nugget

a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

Opal

Precious Gem

Oreo

Black and white

Pip

a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

Pistol

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

Quincy

Person From Quincy, France

Radon

Deadly gas.

Randy

Shield rim

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Rumba

Rhythmic Dance

Rune

Sacred lore

Rush

To move with great speed, often in a hurried manner.

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Scottie

old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears

Scout

First Explorer

Scruffy

shabby and untidy

Skip

To move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.

Skittles

a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins

Skyler

Scholar

Smalley

American chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)

Socks

hit hard

Sonny

Our Son

Spirit

Soul

Squat

having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground

T-Bone

A bone.

Tackle

put a harness

Tank

Big.

Teddy

Gift of god

Thor

God of lightning and thunder in norse mythology.

Toby

God Is Good

Turbo

Short for turbocharger, the turbo kicks speed up a notch.

Tyson

Firebrand; son of Denis.

Vinnie

Diminutive Form Of The Name Vincent

Wilbur

Will Fortress

Wrigley

Clearing By The River Bend

Zannie

Gift of God/Grace.

Zao

Evil or wicked in Croatian.

Zip

Energy, vim and vigor.

Zoom

To increase or rise suddenly.

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Characteristics of Rottweilers

first-time owners

Are Rottweilers good for first time owners?

Rottweilers are a bad choice for first-time dog owners. They have complex training requirements and difficult behavioural traits. Although they make great dogs, experience is needed to help them get there.

comfortable alone

Can Rottweilers be left alone?

Rottweilers are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Rottweilers good with kids?

Rottweilers get along great with kids. Although they can get quite over-excited around children, they are very unlikely to cause children any harm.

obesity risk

Do Rottweilers gain weight easily?

Rottweilers are gluttonous eaters and gain weight very easily. You should be extremely careful not to overfeed Rottweilers, or else the problem will quickly escalate towards obesity.

shedding potential

Do Rottweilers shed a lot?

Rottweilers are pretty big shedders, especially in the summer. Brushing their hair often can help to reduce the amount of hair that piles up on your carpets and floors.

drool factor

Do Rottweilers drool a lot?

The slobber is real with Rottweilers. They tend to be pretty big droolers.

health

Do Rottweilers have health problems?

Unfortunately, Rottweilers are prone to some quite unpleasant illnesses, sometimes stretching to arthritis, hip dysplasia and even cancer. But if you look after your pup and pay attention to their needs, they won't necessarily encounter these issues.

intelligence

Are Rottweilers intelligent?

Rottweilers are known to be very intelligent dogs, and are capable of learning new commands with as few as five repetitions.

prey drive

Do Rottweilers have a prey drive?

Rottweilers have a high prey drive, and this gives them an instinctual urge to chase small animals.

tendency to bark

Do Rottweilers bark a lot?

Rottweilers tend to bark quite a lot, which can be irritating for owners.

energy level

Do Rottweilers have a lot of energy?

Rottweilers are energetic dogs that need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

intensity

Are Rottweilers intense?

Rottweilers get excited easily, and usually require calmness training to mould them into good boys and girls.

playfulness

Are Rottweilers playful?

Rottweilers are the type of dogs that will bring you a toy and expect you to try to steal it from them. They are very playful, mischievous and fun-loving dogs, well into their adult lives.

apartment living

Can Rottweilers be apartment dogs?

It's not recommended to keep Rottweilers in apartments, because they tend to need a lot of space and physical activity.

sensitivity

Are Rottweilers sensitive?

Rottweilers are sensitive dogs, so you should be aware that scolding or punishing them tends to leave an imprint.

cold weather tolerance

Can Rottweilers handle cold weather?

Rottweilers do not enjoy cold weather, and tend to complain if they are exposed to wintry conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Rottweilers tolerate hot weather?

Rottweilers can certainly tolerate warm conditions, but they will get excessively hot if exposed to the sun for a long time.

family dogs

Are Rottweilers good family dogs?

Rottweilers love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Rottweilers make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Rottweilers get along with other dogs?

Rottweilers are quite confrontational dogs, and therefore tend to end up in disputes with other dogs more often than not.

friendly with strangers

Are Rottweilers friendly with strangers?

Rottweilers have a positive affinity towards other people, so you can expect them to be open and trusting with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Rottweilers need a lot of grooming?

Rottweilers require no effort whatsoever when it comes to grooming. Hooray!

size

Do Rottweilers get big?

Rottweilers are moderately sized dogs, large enough to be considered 'big dogs' but still small enough to be picked up and carried if necessary.

easy to train

Are Rottweilers easy to train?

Rottweilers are very easy to train, because they have a reasonable temperament and enjoy the learning process.

mouthiness

Are Rottweilers mouthy?

Rottweilers nip a lot as puppies, but tend to grow out of it quickly.

wanderlust

Do Rottweilers run away?

Rottweilers might like to explore, but they rarely wander far. They just have strong desires to be close to their companions.

exercise needs

Do Rottweilers need a lot of exercise?

Rottweilers are energetic dogs that need a lot of exercise and play. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

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How popular are Rottweiler Names?

Rottweiler Names currently rank in 126th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Rottweiler Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Rottweiler Names?

These Rottweiler Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Teddy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Beowulf.

Laguna scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Buddy.

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