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Rottweiler vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Rottweiler
Short
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Short
Choose the Rottweiler if you want…
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
Choose the Staffordshire Bull Terrier if you want…
- a family with children
- a flat or small home
- less hair around the house
Side by side
| Trait | Rottweiler | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Medium |
| Weight | 35–60 kg (77–132 lb) | 11–17 kg (24–37 lb) |
| Height | 56–69 cm (22–27 in) | 36–41 cm (14–16 in) |
| Life span | 9–10 years | 12–14 years |
| Origin | Germany | England |
| Energy | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Suits a flat | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Rottweiler or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The Rottweiler — typically about 3.4 times the weight. Rottweiler: 35–60 kg (77–132 lb); Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 11–17 kg (24–37 lb).
Which lives longer, the Rottweiler or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, on average. Rottweiler: 9–10 years; Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 12–14 years.
Is the Rottweiler or the Staffordshire Bull Terrier better with children?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier scores higher in our profiles (4 vs 3 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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