When two different breeds of dogs are mixed together, they form a new type of dog that has qualities of both breeds as a designer dog.
The mixes are usually cross-bred in order to have even more desirable qualities in the puppies. Designer dogs can be truly amazing family members.
What is the Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix?
As I’m sure you’ve guessed, this fairly new type of dog is made by cross-breeding a Rottweiler with a Golden Retriever.
This breed is called the Golden Rottie and is a happy and energetic dog that makes a great family member for most families.
The Rottweiler is considered a large breed of dog in the USA. Two types exist the German Rottweiler and the Serbian Rottweiller.
Rottweilers are greatly used as guard dogs, search and rescue dogs, and police dogs. They make great family pets and the grooming needs are simple.
The Golden Retriever is a working dog that recovers ducks and waterfowl during hunting. He can recover the game with a soft mouth so it isn’t damaged in any way.
Golden Retrievers love the water, so this is a perfect sport for them. They have a long exterior coat and a short and dense inner coat to keep them warm even in cold water and to repel the rain.
Golden Retrievers are great for disability assistance as a guide dog or a deaf hearing dog. They will also train easily as a tracking dog and a search and rescue partner as well.
The Golden Rottie is loyal and friendly, which makes a great family pet with a calm and confident nature from the Rottweiler side and an energetic and happy dog from the Golden Retriever side of the breed.
This dog will love to hang out with his family and will alert you to strangers or noises by barking for a protective quality.
You need to socialize a Golden Rottie properly, so he doesn’t bark at everything under the sun. You can socialize him to be friendly to strangers and children, as well as other family pets.
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get a Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix
This beautiful dog is quite large and muscular. If you get a Golden Rottie as an adult dog to adopt, it may be too exuberant to be around small children or other pets that are sensitive and can easily knock them down when just trying to play with them.
The Rottweiler side may cause them to be a bit more aggressive than the Golden Retriever side and this needs to be considered. If your family is not very active, you may not want this designer dog either.
He will need lots of exercise and walks and enjoy just about any type of game you will play with him. He can play fetch for hours on end and you will likely get soaked if you play with him near water.
Reasons Why You Should Get a Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix
This dog is great as a guard dog for your entire family. If he sees someone or hears a different noise, he will alert his family immediately.
If he should see a stranger at your door or in your yard, he will also make certain to bark and alert you to possible danger.
However, this breed will not be aggressive towards strangers. The Golden Rottie’s parent breeds are low maintenance and they shed seasonally.
They require brushing at least three times a week and a bath every three months or so or as needed if he happens to get muddy.
Appearance, Coats, and Colors of a Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix
When two breeds are mixed together, you can’t be certain of which of the two breeds your puppy will take after. It will certainly be a large dog though. The Golden Retriever weighs between 55 and 75 pounds when he’s full grown.
The average height of a Golden Retriever is between 22 and 24 inches tall at the shoulder. The Rottweiler side of the cross is even larger, weighing in at 90 to 135 pounds and reaching a height of 26 to 27 inches tall at maturity.
So, you can see that the Golden Rottie will be about 60 to 90 pounds and about 24 to 27 inches tall on average unless the sire is a very large Rottweiler, then your puppy won’t disappoint you in size when he is mature.
Your puppy’s coat can be several different colors that are quite stunning with different textures and lengths as well.
A Golden Rottie may be golden brown from the Golden Retriever’s side, brown, black from the Rottweiler, or red or fawn in color.
The coat usually has straight hair that is very dense at a medium length or a bit longer. The eyes are usually a very dark brown.
The body shape will likely take after the Golden Retriever and have colors that are similar to the Rottweiler. When they shed, a Golden Rottie does need to be brushed daily.
This breed usually has loose and folded ears with little tufts of hair near the ears and they appear like a Golden Retriever.
The face is also like a Golden Retriever, with a more delicate appearance than the Rottweiler’s short and stout muzzle.
The dark eyes will look like a Rottweiler’s and the tail will be long and feathered while the body is very athletic and muscular.
Personality, Traits, and LIfespan of a Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix
A high energy level dictates that your Golden Rottie will need a lot of time to play and exercise and he will also love to play fetch. Both parent breeds are extremely obedient and very intelligent as well.
You can train them in any capacity that you wish and they will strive to always obey you.
The Rottweiler can be an aggressive dog if taught to be so, but the Golden Retriever is the complete opposite and is super friendly and sweet.
The combination of these two breeds was likely started to achieve a new breed that is still friendly and sweet but also a guardian of his family.
A Golden Rottie doesn’t like to be left alone for long periods of time. Rottweilers get very attached to at least one family member and a Golden Retriever is more worried about someone to play with at all times.
So your Golden Rottie will likely want attention and love to play. The personality traits complement each other in this designer dog for the best of each breed.
The Golden Retriever has an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years and the Rottweiler’s life span is generally 9 to 10 years. Your Golden Rottie will have a life expectancy between the two breeds of about 10 years or so.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix Puppies for Sale
Golden Rotties will usually have a litter size of 6 to 10 puppies. Since this is a fairly new breed, breeders of Golden Rotties are hard to find.
A puppy of this mix will be anywhere from $200 to $2000, depending on the breeder and if the parents are registered dogs themselves.
When you contact a breeder for your new furry family member, make certain to look at both parents and observe their personalities and traits to get a good idea of the mix you will have as a puppy.
A reputable breeder will be honest about their health and will give you records of the puppy’s vaccines as well as his worming schedule. You should also get a certificate of wellness from the veterinarian that the breeder uses.
Ask about health issues that have been seen in the parent dogs to get an idea about what you may need to watch for.
If the breeder doesn’t seem open and honest with you and won’t provide you with a health guarantee, you should look somewhere else for your new puppy.
It’s highly unlikely to find a true Golden Rottie at an adoption shelter because they are a relatively new breed. You can check online near your location just in case you come across one though.
How to Choose a Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix Puppy
Golden Rottie’s will inherit some traits from each of their parents. If the litter of puppies you are looking at is an F1–meaning that one parent is a Rottweiler and one parent is a Golden Retriever–then you really don’t know what the puppies will grow up to look like like or how they will act.
You can judge the parents on their activity level and personalities to get a good idea though. When you choose a Golden Rottie puppy for your new forever home, look at all the puppies together.
Choose one that has bright eyes and clear ears that acts very alert and active. The best puppy will be one that is not scared and he will want to play with you and his littermates.
The skin and coat should be healthy-looking and shiny. You can stroke the hair backward to see the skin.
Make sure you get a health guarantee for your new four-legged friend and a guarantee that you can bring the puppy back if for any reason it doesn’t work out.
Only a reputable breeder will offer you these items, so it’s pretty safe to say you’ve chosen wisely and will have a great new family friend.
Grooming Your Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix
Grooming needs for a Golden Rottie are very simple. You should purchase a de-matter brush, a de-shedder brush, a pin brush, and a slicker brush.
It may sound like a lot of grooming tools, but you will only need to use them about three times a week on a normal basis, or daily when your furry pooch starts shedding.
Use the de-matting brush to rake the long hair of your dog. Start from the back and de-mat the entire coat, including the tail.
If the de-matting brush is getting stuck in tangled hair, use the sharp blade on the tool to cut down the rough ends of the hair.
Next, brush your dog with a pin brush or rake, going slowly from front to the back of your dog in the same direction as the hair grows.
Finish your brushing session with a slicker brush for the final comb through. This will iron out any creases on your dog’s double coat so his hair is fine and flowing.
It’s best to start a grooming regime on your dog when it’s a puppy so he can get used to the routine.
If you neglect to brush out the coat correctly, he could get mats near his skin that can cause serious skin infections and need veterinarians’ care.
Also, check your Golden Rottie’s ears and eyes when you groom him and trim his nails every few weeks as well.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix Health Problems
Purebred dogs usually have some sort of health issues that are associated with their breed. These issues are passed from the parents into the genes of puppies.
You should make certain the breeder you go to provides you with proof that the parent dogs have had all the genetic testing that’s recommended for their breeds before they bred the dogs together.
The Golden Retriever should be tested for hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, cardiac issues, and eye issues. The Rottweiler should be tested for the same exact genetic issues.
So your Golden Rottie has a good chance of inheriting some of these health issues since he will get double trouble from both parents.
The good news is that when you take your puppy to the vet on a regular basis, he can check for any genetic conditions each year.
If something does arise, you will be acting proactively rather than reactively and your dog will fare much better with proper veterinarian care.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix Food Requirements
The Rottweiler heritage in dogs does tend to bloat easier than some other breeds. The condition causes discomfort in the stomach and can be painful for a pup.
A Golden Rottie will do better if you keep him on a consistent diet without making changes to the food he eats unless it’s for the life stages.
There are foods designed for easier digestion for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs, as well as for certain dietetic needs.
It’s in the best interest of your Golden Rottie to feed him several times a day and in small meals, rather than just leaving kibble down all day for him to free feed.
Talk to your vet about how much and which type of food he recommends for your dog. It will vary based on his age, weight, size, and activity level.
On average, a Golden Rottie eats about 3 cups of food per day in 3 meals. This will space out the nutrients throughout the day to give your ball of fur the energy he needs all day without overeating at once. They are big dogs and very active and energetic, so realize they eat more than smaller and lazier dogs do.
Always keep plenty of fresh water in a bowl that is accessible for your puppy. You may want to place the water bowl on hard flooring with a towel or mat underneath it.
Golden Rotties do dribble their water when they drink like their Rottweiler ancestors and the Golden Retriever half may want to play in the water bowl as well.
Having a towel or mat can help with cleaning up and you certainly don’t want water on your carpet.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix Exercise Requirements
The best home for a Golden Rottie mix is to have a backyard that’s accessible through a doggie door. You will find your puppy will love to be active outdoors almost all year round.
The double coat keeps him warm in the winter and it sheds rain too. Don’t be surprised if your Golden Rottie loves to play in the rain and splash in mud puddles whenever he can.
If your Golden Rottie is inside most of the day, make sure to leave him several toys to play with while you are away.
This will save your furniture from sharp little teeth when he gets bored with no one to play with. The treat balls are great for this designer dog breed.
You can stuff them with small kibble, dog treats, or even some peanut butter. Your pooch can have hours of fun figuring out how to get the treats out of the puzzle ball and get some tiny rewards as well.
Your Golden Rottie will rejoice when you get home each day from work and definitely want to play with you and have some attention.
Dogs need about one hour of exercise per day or more. You can play fetch with him or take him on a nice long walk around the neighborhood or take him to hang out at the dog park with his friends.
When choosing chew toys for your puppy, make sure you get ones for hard chewers. Most Golden Rotties, even puppies, will tear through stuffed animals and make it look like it snowed in your living room. The stuffing can also make your pooch very sick if he eats some of it.
Another cool trick is to freeze some of your dog’s favorite treats in some chicken broth or beef broth. When you are leaving the house, put his frozen pupsicle in a bowl and it will take him quite some time licking it to get to the treat part.
This can keep him occupied for hours on end. Remember that the broth should be plain broth that is low or no sodium and it shouldn’t contain garlic or onions.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix Training
Both of the parent breeds of your dog are very obedient, intelligent and they, above all, want to please you.
This combination of the Rottweiler and the Golden Retriever will give you a beautiful pooch that is willing to learn anything you want to teach him.
He will learn commands in a flash if you use the reward system of positive reinforcement.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix and Families
This may just be the perfect dog for your family. They are loving and kind and love their family members while also guarding them against harm, but without being aggressive.
Golden Rotties do very well in active families and will join in any type of outdoor activity that your family loves as well.
You can take your fur baby to a lake or pond and practice retrieving skills, join a dog agility class, or an obedience class for great family fun that includes the four-legged family member.
Rottweiler Golden Retriever Mix and Other Pets
Remember that your little ball of fur will grow up to be quite a large-sized dog at maturity. You should start socialization at a young age and definitely teach him the commands of down and sit.
This will help in the future when he comes charging at you after you arrive home from work so as not to bowl you over.
This mix of dog breeds gets along exceptionally well with other pets in your household, such as other dogs, cats, and especially with children.
Don’t be surprised if your Golden Rottie comes to the rescue of your children when they cry–he may even cry himself as he tries to console them.
So, now you’ve learned about the traits of a Rottweiler Golden Retriever mix and you should be able to start seeking your new best friend. Make sure you have room for this big baby to play and keep him occupied so he doesn’t get in trouble.
You can teach your new puppy commands starting at the young age of about 6 to 8 weeks. Socialization should also begin at this age, so he knows how you expect him to react to people that are strangers.
This may be the most intelligent and beautiful dog that you have ever seen and he will mind you exceptionally well too.
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