How long does a Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Rottweiler Boston Terrier 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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Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix

A Rottweiler Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Rottweiler and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight45–80 lbcan be 12–135 lb

Height18–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix get?

Rottweiler80–135 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 18–22 inches at the shoulder, against 22–27 in for the Rottweiler and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to 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 to very high

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

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

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

Rottweiler vs Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Rottweiler	Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	80–135 lb	45–80 lb	12–25 lb
Height	22–27 in	18–22 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	9–10 yr	10–12 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 18–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–135 pounds.
How long does a Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Rottweiler (9–10 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Rottweiler Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Rottweiler Boston Terrier 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.

Other Rottweiler mixes

Other Boston Terrier mixes

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