How long does a Lab Rottweiler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).

Is a Lab Rottweiler Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Lab Rottweiler Mix

A Lab Rottweiler mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Rottweiler. Most grow into large dogs of 70–110 lb and live 10–11 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight70–110 lbcan be 55–135 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–11 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Rottweiler Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix70–110 lb

Rottweiler80–135 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Lab Rottweiler Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever and 22–27 in for the Rottweiler.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Rottweiler moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. The Rottweiler as loyal, loving, confident guardian. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Lab vs Rottweiler vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Rottweiler Mix	Rottweiler
Weight	55–80 lb	70–110 lb	80–135 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	22–26 in	22–27 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–11 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Rottweiler Mix

How big does a Lab Rottweiler Mix get?: Most grow to 70–110 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 55–135 pounds.
How long does a Lab Rottweiler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–11 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).
Does a Lab Rottweiler Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Lab Rottweiler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Other Rottweiler mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.