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Rottweiler Chow Mix- Everything You Need To Know

When a Rottweiler is crossed with a Chow Chow, the offspring is called the Rottweiler Chow mix. These medium-large dogs are pretty bizarre. They have a distinctive appearance that differentiates them from their purebred parents. However, they inherit their parents’ personality traits. Rottweiler Chow dogs are loyal and have an innate protective nature that makes them excellent guard dogs. Additionally, an intense training routine for these dogs nullifies the traces of aggression. Nonetheless, they become lovely family dogs with proper socialization and training.     

Rottweiler Chow Pros and Cons

Pros Cons 
Low Grooming Needs Can be Aggressive 
Naturally Protective High Socialization Needs 

Rottweiler Chow Basic Information

  • Name: Rottweiler Chow
  • Height: 23 to 24 inches
  • Weight: 50 and 100 pounds.
  • Coat: medium-long dense double coat
  • Color: mostly black and tan
  • Energy: Medium
  • Activities: Walking, Driving cattle, Cart Pulling, Escorts, Police Dogs, and Police Dogs
  • Group: Working, Companion
  • Barking Level: Medium
  • Shedding Level: Medium
  • Hypoallergenic: No
  • Litter Size: 9 to 12 puppies
  • Life Span: 10 – 15 years 
  • Other names: Chow-Rottie, Rotten-Chow, Rottie-Chow, Rott Chow, Chowweiler

Rottweiler Vs. Chow Chow Comparison

      Features  Rottweiler Chow Chow
    Image                  

OriginRottweil, GermanyChina
Height  Males: 23 to 27 inches & Females: 22 to 25 inches18-22 inches
Weight  Males: 95 to 134 pounds & Females: 80 to 100 pounds44-70 pounds
Size  LargeMedium
Group  Working GroupCompanion, Sporting
Children Compatibility  Medium to High    Low to Medium
Family Compatibility  HighLow
Pets Compatibility  Low to MediumLow
Barking Level  Medium to HighLow
Shedding Level  Medium to HighLow
Hypoallergenic  NoNo
Grooming Needs  Medium to HighLow
Overall Health  Low to MediumLow
Energy  Medium to HighLow
Exercise Needs  Medium to HighLow
Trainability  Medium to HighLow
Activities  Driving Cattles, Cart Pulling, Escorts, Police Dogs, Police DogsWalking
Complication in Rottweiler Chowing  NoNo
Litter Size5 to 10 Puppies9-15
Life Span7to 12 Years13-15 years
Other NamesRottieChow

Rottweiler Chow Personality

Like all crossbreeds, the Rottweiler Chow’s physical appearance is unpredictable owing to its dependency on the parental gene expression in the puppy. However, these dogs may be identical to a Rottweiler or a Chow Chow or a combination of both.  

A Rottweiler Chow inherits a compact, square, and robust build from its parents. These dogs may be smaller than their Rottweiler parent. They will have a broadhead that accommodates widely spaced eyes, a shorter snout, and drooping ears of medium size. They have a medium-long, dense, double coat. Their coat is predominantly black or tan colored because a Rottweiler parent lacks the genes to produce blue, white, or solid black colors, unlike a Chow. Therefore, these colors will not be prevalent in a Rottweiler Chow offspring unless a rare mutation occurs. A recessive gene can appear only when both the parents have the gene.

The Rottweiler Chow dogs are kid-friendly when adequately socialized. However, with small and strange children, they may show aggression. They also don’t get along well with strangers. These dogs are not pet-friendly but may be very friendly based on their socialization skills.  

Friendliness Overview

Affection level Medium to High
Family-Friendly Medium to High
Kid-Friendly Low to Medium
Pet-Friendly Low to Medium
Strangers-Friendly Low

Adaptability Overview

Good for New Pet Owners Low
Good for Apartment Living Low
Sensitivity Level Medium
Tolerates being alone Medium
Cold Tolerance High
Heat Tolerance Low

Rottweiler Chow Temperament

The Rottweiler Chow dogs have an innate guarding instinct that begins to show up at two years. This instinct makes them loyal towards their pet parents. On the other hand, they may also be aggressive and unfriendly, especially to strangers, if unsocialized. These dogs derive an intelligent, independent, and dominant attitude from their parental breeds. For this reason, they cannot be trained with ease.  They have a strong prey drive; hence they should be controlled appropriately when around small animals. They may also begin to bark or growl as early as six to eight months of age. On the contrary, these dogs will acquire a sweet and soft nature that your family will enjoy with appropriate training. Additionally, these dogs are prone to separation anxiety and may get distressed, especially when attached to you.   

Rottweiler Chow Training

Rottweiler Chow dogs can be encouraged to exercise positive behavioral traits through early socialization. To nurture their social skills, you may expose them to different environments and outdoor activities. Additionally, they can be taken to the park or enrolled in dog daycares to nullify their hostility towards humans. Further, these dogs require obedience and house training to make them less rebellious, encourage good behavior, and take orders. Being loyal and courageous, these dogs are dominant, which can be suppressed with firm, consistent and short training schedules that match their attention spans. A reward-based positive reinforcement technique works well on them. Their intelligence, pleasing demeanor, and love for physical challenges can be an advantage if you shower them with praises. They may need training sessions to combat separation anxiety. The right amount of exercise and training will make them loving and affectionate towards you.  

Trainability Overview

Easy to TrainMedium
Intelligence Medium
Prey Drive Medium
Tendency to Chew, Nip & Play-bite Low
Tendency to Bark or Howl Medium
Wanderlust Ability Low
Attention/Social NeedsHigh

Rottweiler Chow Exercise Needs

Due to their high energy levels, the Rottweiler Chow requires ninety minutes of daily exercise along with strenuous activities like extremely long walks and hikes. This way, you can keep their energy level down to avoid destructive behavior. Apart from physical activities, these dogs have to be mentally stimulated even after they reach adulthood.  

Exercise Needs Overview

Energy LevelMedium
Exercise NeedsMedium
PlayfulnessLow to Medium
Intensity Medium

Rottweiler Chow Grooming

Coat:

The Rottweiler Chow may inherit a shorter coat, like his Rottweiler parent or a fluffier coat from his chow parent. A shorter-coated dog will shed more but can be brushed easily. In contrast, the fluffier dog will be a seasonal shedder and requires grooming. You have to groom them at least once a week to avoid much of the shedding. In addition, you can bathe them occasionally to prevent drying their skin.   

Nails:

Their nails have to be trimmed once in a couple of months to prevent overgrowth.

Teeth:

You have to brush your canine’s teeth regularly with dog-formulated toothpaste. This way, you can ensure your pup doesn’t develop periodontal diseases.  

Ears:

 To prevent ear infections, wipe your dog’s ears with a cotton ball dipped in pH-balanced ear cleaner. Additionally, gently clean the outer ear.

Grooming Overview

Amount of Shedding    Medium
Easy to Groom Medium
Tendency to Drool      Low
Tendency to SnoreLow to Medium

Rottweiler Chow Health

Similar to all crossbreed dogs, the Rottweiler Chows are pretty healthier than their purebred parents. However, they may inherit certain genetic conditions which predisposes them to specific health issues that include the following:

  1. Hip dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia is a heritable condition that occurs when the thigh bones don’t fit aptly into the pelvic socket of the hip joint. You may prevent this condition by supplementing your dog’s diet with glucosamine or chondroitin. 

Other Causes of Hip Dysplasia: 

  • Injuries 
  • Excessive weight gain 
  • Wrong exercises 
  • This condition causes defect or injury to the hip bones, joints and worsens without treatment.

Symptoms of hip dysplasia in dogs include:

  • Reduced activity and movements
  • Reluctance to rise, jump, run or climb
  • Lameness in the hind limbs
  • Reducing thigh muscle mass
  • Swaying, “bunny hopping” gait
  • Grating in the joint during movement
  • Enlarging shoulders
  • Pain
  • Stiffness
  1. Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia occurs when the bones of the elbow joint don’t align properly. This misalignment causes abnormal pressure at the joint, leading to chronic rubbing, resulting in severe osteoarthritis. 

Symptoms 

  • Mild to moderate pain  
  • Lameness in the forelimbs  

Although the symptoms begin to show as early as four months of age, some dogs will not show these signs until later in life. Further, this may involve both the elbows, but one of them may be heavily affected.

  1. Obesity:  

Rottweiler Chows are prone to obesity as they are obsessive eaters. They inherit this character from both their parents. 

Symptoms of obesity in dogs:

  • Lethargic and inactive
  • Incapable of movement
  1. Allergies

Rottweilers are prone to react adversely to food allergies. These food allergies occur due to low-quality ingredients in their food. 

Symptoms of an allergy include:

  • Itchiness
  • Hives
  • Swelling of the face, ears, lips, eyelids, or earflaps
  • Red, inflamed skin
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Sneezing
  • Itchy ears
  • Chronic ear infections
  • Itchy, runny eyes
  • Constant licking
  • Frequent paw licking
  • Frequently rubbing their faces.
  1. Cardiomyopathy: 

This condition occurs due to thinning and weakening of the heart muscles. It may cause widening of the heart chambers, an abnormally large heart, and heart failure in dogs.  

 Treatments: 

  • Fluid therapy 
  • Oxygen supply 
  • Medication.
  1. Luxating Patella: When your dog’s knee cap falls out of place, it leads to a condition called patellar luxation. 

Signs of the luxating patella in dogs:

  • While your dog runs along, he may suddenly pick up a back leg and hops for some time. 
  • Kicks his leg sideways to get the kneecap back in position and is normal.
  1. Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma is an abnormal production of cells that leads to the breakdown of bones in dogs. They are more prevalent in large breed dogs. 

Signs of osteosarcoma:

  • Lameness or swelling
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Reluctance to walk or play due to pain caused by a tumor on the bone.
  1. Entropion:

This condition is caused due to the facial shape, which is acquired genetically. It is more prevalent in short-nosed, brachycephalic dogs like Chows. This genetic condition builds up tension on the ligaments of the inner eye that causes the eyelids to roll inward. 

Signs of Entropion in Dogs

  • Squinting
  • Excessive tearing
  • Eye discharge
  • Swelling around eyes
  • Frequent rubbing of the eyes
  • Eye redness
  • Excessive blinking
  • Corneal ulcers

Health Overview

  Basic Health     Low
  Weight Gain Possibilities     Medium to High
  Size     Medium to High

Rottweiler Chow Diet and Nutrition

A Rottweiler Chow’s diet relies on each dog’s activity level and weight. Like all dogs, they also require a high protein meal or a raw diet. For example, a dog who weighs 50- to 70-pound and is mildly functional needs at least 800 to 1500 calories per day, making around two to four cups of high-quality dog food. On the other hand, when they are less active, you have to minimize their meal size accordingly to prevent overfeeding. It can aggravate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia. If you think your dog is overweight, ensure to supplement his diet with a combination of fish oil, glucosamine, and chondroitin. In addition, include a physical activity session like taking them on a long walk, running, or even just playing catch outside.  

If you think your dog doesn’t derive his necessary nutrients from his diet or is bored, you may have to consider supplementing him. For this purpose, you can add canine- safe plants, herbs, spices, and a list of foods like the below:

Tuna

• Jasmine Rice

• Durian

• Rice cakes

Guava

Papaya

Rottweiler Chow Living Condition

Like his Rottweiler parent, a short-coated Rottweiler Chow has a low tolerance to cold weather. As a result, you have to keep them indoors during a cool climate or wear a jacket or sweater for chilly walks. In contrast, a Rottweiler Chow with a fluffy coat will tolerate cold weather but may find it challenging to adapt to hot weather. Hence during a hot and humid climate, avoid exercise sessions with your canine when the climatic conditions are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity above 15%. Additionally, these dogs are unsuitable for apartment life, considering their exercise and mental stimulation needs.  

Things to Remember Before Buying a Rottweiler Chow

Since a Rottweiler Chow is a mixed breed, buyers need to ensure if the breeders have obtained the necessary health clearances for the puppies. This way, you can avoid genetic conditions. Additionally, these dogs are pretty headstrong, and they require a strict training schedule even after adulthood. As a result, they are somewhat challenging to handle for novice owners. 

Cost of a Rottweiler Chow Puppy  

The Rottweiler Chow puppy can cost around $1500.

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Other Rottweiler Mixed Breeds:

  • American Bullweiler 
  • Aussierottie 
  • Beagweiler 
  • Bernese Rottie 
  • Bernweiler 
  • Blueweiler 
  • Border Rollie 
  • Boxrott 
  • Boxweiler 
  • Brottweiler 
  • Bull Weiler 
  • Bull Mastweiler 
  • Cockweiler 
  • Chow weiler 
  • Dachsweiler 
  • English Bullweiler 
  • English Mastweiler 
  • French Bullweiler 
  • German Rottie 
  • Greatrott 
  • Greatweiler 
  • Greater Swiss Rottweiler 
  • Golden Rottie Retriever 
  • Italian Mastweiler 
  • Jackweiler 
  • Labrottie 
  • Mastweiler 
  • New Rottland 
  • Peiweiler 
  • Pinweiler 
  • Pitweiler 
  • Pugweiler 
  • Reagle 
  • Rottaf 
  • Rottbull 
  • Rottcollie 
  • Rottcorso 
  • Rotthound 
  • Rotthund 
  • Rotthua 
  • Rottie Bordeaux 
  • Rottie Chow 
  • Rottie Cocker 
  • Rottiecorso 
  • Rottgi 
  • Rottle 
  • Rottman 
  • Rottmation 
  • Rottoodle 
  • Rottpeake 
  • Rott Pei 
  • Rottsky 
  • Rottita 
  • Schnauzweiler 
  • Schnottie 
  • Shepweiler 
  • Shihweiler 
  • Springer Rottie 
  • Staffweiler 
  • Staffie Bullweiler 
  • St. Weiler
  • Weiler Dane
  • Weimarrott

Other Chow Chow Mixed Breeds

  • Akita Chow
  • American Chow Bulldog
  • Chow Pit
  • Chow Hound Basset
  • Berner Chow
  • Boxer Chow
  • Bull Chow Terrier
  • Dutchie Chow Shepherd
  • Chuvasz
  • Golden Chow Retriever
  • Chabrador
  • Peke-A-Chow
  • Chow Pei
  • Chow Shepherd
  • Chusky
  • Great Pyreens Chow

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