24/08/2025
The transition from a Rottweiler puppy to an adult is fascinating and full of notorious transformations both physical and behavioral. Here's a rundown of the major changes that we have mainly notice!!
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🐾 Physical changes
1. Size and weight
• Puppy (2-6 months): grows very fast, long legs and disproportionate body.
• Adolescence (6-12 months): Begins to widen the chest and bones, but still looks “ripped”.
• Adult (18-24 months): Reaches physical maturity, with muscular body, wide chest, big head and strong jaw.
2. Head and bite
• Puppy: Small head, thinner muzzle, and expressive eyes.
• Adult: broad head, well-marked stop, bite on firm scissors.
3. Fur
• Puppy: Softest, thinner hair.
• Adult: thicker, shinier and with the hard texture
4. Tails and ears
• Since a puppy, they already show their characteristic posture, but as they grow, the proportions are better defined.
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🐾 Temperament changes
1. Puppy stage (0-6 months)
• Very playful, curious, distracted, sometimes clumsy.
• Needs early socialization with people, animals and environments.
2. Teen/Teen Stage (6-18 months)
• Can be stubborn, with excess energy.
• Start showing guarding instinct and distrust towards strangers.
• It requires consistency in obedience.
3. Adult (2-3 years and above)
• He becomes balanced, confident and protective.
• Firm character, loyal and very attached to his family.
• Holds energy, but with more control and maturity.
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🐾 Changes in physical activity
• Puppy: Short plays, gentle walks.
• Teenager: Lots of energy, needs more intense exercise and discipline.
• Adult: stamina, strength and ability for activities such as running, swimming or guard duty.
🐾In summary:
The Rottweiler goes from a friendly and clumsy puppy to a powerful, safe and noble dog, with physical development that is completed around 2 years and a character that reaches full maturity around 3/4
