Designer dog breeds are becoming more and more popular. They are often considered the result of crossbreeding between different purebred animals.
Such crossbreeding can also yield offspring with superior traits that are not present in the parent breeds.
Such a trait is the combination of the intelligence and good temperaments of the Rottweiler and the endurance and loyalty of the Australian Shepherd.
This is the reason why, in the future, the Rottweiler-Australian Shepherd mix will be called designer dog breed and will probably be the next big thing in dog breeding.
What Is an Australian Shepherd Rottweiler Mix?
The Aussie Rottweiler is a designer dog or a hybrid dog. In contrast to mutts, they are a result of deliberately mating an Australian Shepherd and a Rottweiler.
Are they more similar to Aussies or do they match their Rottweiler parent more?
Well, the answer to that lies with understanding each of their parents’ personalities and traits. As is with other mixes, it is quite hard to predict how they will turn out.
But to provide an overview of their major personality and traits, Aussie Rottweiler mixes are known to be fun to have around at home. They can be cunning and protective yet sweet natured, lively, and hardworking at the same time.
What Does the Australian Shepherd Rottweiler Mix Look Like?
You know how big they get, right? They get big. Aussies are medium-sized dogs weighing an average of 40 to 65 pounds while the massive Rottweilers weigh about 85 to 130 pounds, so you can expect that their pup would become quite the large dog.
In general, an Aussie Rottie mix could weigh around 50 to 120 pounds and stand at about 20 to 25 inches.
See how much of a similarity they can get from each of their parents by checking out the photos below that are sourced from loving Aussie Rottie mix dog owners.
History and Origin of Australian Shepherd Rottweiler Mix
The history of the Australian Shepherd Rottweiler mix is not that clear since there are no written documents that can prove when they started to exist or who purposely mated them.
Thus, we are left to look at the history of their parents. Here are they:
Australian Shepherd Breed History
Fun fact! Australian Shepherds didn’t actually originate from Australia; rather, they were developed back in the 1800s in the United States to work as shepherding dogs on ranches.
How did this happen exactly? Let me start at the very beginning.
The Aussies’ progenitors are originally the Pyrenean Shepherd which has European origins. They are owned by the Basques or the indigenous people between Spain and France.
When this indigenous group reached the Australian continent, the herding dog they came with were crossed with Border Collies and other British imports. And so, when the Basques traveled to California, the ranchers thought that their dog is an Australian breed.
The Australian Shepherd we know today is perfected and refined in the United States.
They mostly work as herding animals serving as police dogs and guide dogs. Given their high energy levels and friendliness, Aussies also tend to be one of the best family dogs out there.
Rottweiler Breed History
It’s no secret that the Rottweiler is the most popular dog in the world. You’ve seen them all over TV and the movies, from the iconic Lassie to the ferocious and fearless Rottweiler. They have been the subject of countless books, poems, and songs. However, did you know that the history of the Rottweiler actually goes back further than you might think?
The Rottweiler was originally bred in Europe and Asia in order to protect cattle. Their first documented appearance was during the time of the Roman Empire, and they quickly rose to prominence. In fact, they became such a common sight in the region that they were the mascot of the Roman army.
Because of this, it is believed that the Rottweiler has a Roman heritage. The Rottweiler puppies is generally medium-sized with a deep chest and sturdy shoulders. Its head is large and square shaped. This is a characteristic that distinguishes them from the German shepherd.
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