Rottweilers and Cats: 11 Things You Need to Know

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Rottweilers are big, intimidating dogs whose unfair and inaccurate reputations as brutes precede them.

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The Discerning Cat

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Rottweilers are working dogs, bred specifically to work with cattle by the Romans! The name actually comes from a region of Germania – Rottweil.

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Many dog experts agree that a Rottie should not be your first dog.

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Well-socialized Rotties get along quite well with cats. Many reports suggest that they get along better with cats than with other dogs.

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Rottweilers who are encouraged to socialize with other people and pets from when they are very young will grow up considering the family as their pack.

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As mentioned, the ideal scenario is to acquire both the cat and the Rottweiler together, when they are a kitten and puppy respectively.

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Don’t Rush Things

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You can prepare for this in some smart ways. Introduce an item to both beforehand that smells of the other.

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Rottweilers and Cats: 11 Things You Need to Know

The Discerning Cat

Rottweilers are big, intimidating dogs whose unfair and inaccurate reputations as brutes precede them.

The Discerning Cat

The Discerning Cat

Rottweilers are working dogs, bred specifically to work with cattle by the Romans! The name actually comes from a region of Germania – Rottweil.

Rottweilers and Cats: A Very Short Rottweiler History

Many dog experts agree that a Rottie should not be your first dog.

A Rottweiler Shouldn’t be Your First Dog

Well-socialized Rotties get along quite well with cats. Many reports suggest that they get along better with cats than with other dogs.

Rottweilers and Cats

Rottweilers who are encouraged to socialize with other people and pets from when they are very young will grow up considering the family as their pack.

Rottweilers are Protective

As mentioned, the ideal scenario is to acquire both the cat and the Rottweiler together, when they are a kitten and puppy respectively.

How to Introduce a Rottweiler and Cat

Don’t Rush Things

You can prepare for this in some smart ways. Introduce an item to both beforehand that smells of the other.

Introducing a Rottweiler to a Cat Home

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