Thinking about adopting a pit bull mixed with a rottweiler, but not sure if it’s the right combination for you?
Below, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the pitweiler!
From temperament to appearance, health to size, we’ll go over pretty much every detail imaginable.
Let’s get going, shall we?
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It is a Pitbull Mix Rottweiler, or Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix?
Before we continue, let’s clear this up. Pitbull is a guy. A rapper, I think.
A pit bull is a dog.
Ergo, it should be a “pit bull rottweiler mix,” if we’re being grammatically correct.
However, since Google keeps saying, did you mean “pitbull mix rottweiler,” it seems that it’s not as common knowledge as I thought.
Either that, or there’s a mix out there by Pitbull called “rottweiler.”
I’m a punk rock girl, so I have no idea what mainstream artists sing, but it’s totally possible!
Honestly, it doesn’t matter what you call them as long as you love them.
Moving forward in today’s post, though, I’ll stick with “pit bull rottweiler mix” or the cute designer dog name, pitweiler, for the sake of keeping it simple.
FYI, while Pitweiler is the most popular name for these designer dogs, they also go by MANY others. These include: RottenPit, Prott, Bullrott, Rottbull and Pittweiler (with 2 ts).
I gotta say, I definitely prefer Pitweiler to most of those! I also think something like “Prottie” would be kind of cute, but that’s nowhere on the list of alternative names, so I guess I’m the only one.
Pitweiler Fast Facts
Just want the basics on the pit bull rottweiler mix?
Take a look at the table below for some fast facts.
| Average Weight | 60 to 100 pounds |
| Average Height | 18 to 26 inches |
| Hypoallergenic? | NO |
| Coat | Single or double layer, short |
| Shedding | Light, with moderate shedding 2x a year |
| Grooming | Weekly brushing, regular baths |
| Barking | Deep and throaty, occasional barker |
| Good with kids? | Yes |
| Good with cats? | Can be with proper training |
| Good with other dogs? | Can be with proper training |
| Tolerates being alone | Not well |
| Tolerates apartment life | Not well |
| Training | Relatively easy with reward training |
| People pleaser? | YES |
| Exercise Needs | High, they’re active dogs |
| Health Concerns | Hip dysplasia, allergies, heart disease |
| Life Span | 10-12 years |
| Average cost | $100-800 |
Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix Appearance
With all designer dog breeds, there’s little to no guarantee of what you’ll get when you mix a rottie with a pit.
It really all depends on which genes come through the strongest. However, we can get a basic idea of what to expect, at the very least.
Let’s look at each breed on its own, then we’ll put them together for a general idea of the pitweiler’s appearance.
Pit Bull Appearance
Part of the problem with figuring out what a pitweiler will look like is the fact that pit bulls don’t really have a breed standard.
Remember, unless we’re talking specifically about the American Staffordshire Terrier, “pit bull” isn’t a recognized breed by the AKC (although the American Pit Bull Terrier is recognized by UKC and the American Dog Breeders Association).
Pits can stand at over two feet tall or hover at just around 14″. They’re typically built like a MAC truck- muscular and stocky…but even that varies depending on what they’re mixed with (remember, no breed standard means that less-than-ethical breeders can create all sorts of hybrid dogs designed to look like our idea of a “pit bull”).
The pit’s single-layered coat also comes in all different colors. Black, white, brown…even blue (grayish blue, actually).
One thing that most pits have in common, though, is that big beautiful smile! Oh, the poetry I could write about that grin (if I could actually write poetry. I’m dreadful at it.)!
Pits also have those sweet little ears that always look like they’re up to something.
Rottweiler Appearance
Rotties are a bit easier to describe, as their is a “breed standard” for them.
They stand between 22-27″, with males falling on the taller end than females.
The average weight ranges between 95-135 pounds for boys and 80-100 pounds for girls.
As the AKC says, they have a double-layered “glistening, short black coat with smart rust markings.”
Like the pit, Rotties have a perpetual grin on their darling chocolate-colored faces, along with a curious expression that always seems to say, “Whatcha doing?”
