How long does a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).

Is a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix easy to train?

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

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Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix

A Pit Bull Rottweiler mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Rottweiler. Most grow into large dogs of 60–100 lb and live 10–13 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight60–100 lbcan be 40–135 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix60–100 lb

Rottweiler80–135 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 22–27 in for the Rottweiler.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

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

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Pit Bull rates moderate 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Rottweiler vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix	Rottweiler
Weight	40–70 lb	60–100 lb	80–135 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–23 in	22–27 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	10–13 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Working

Questions about the Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix get?: Most grow to 60–100 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–135 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).
Does a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Pit Bull mixes

Other Rottweiler mixes

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