The Rottweiler Springer Spaniel mix is a medium sized dog breed, with a fluffy coat its coat colors are black and tan. They have fluffy ears and a mostly domed head, they have high energy levels along with an urge to hunt/chase.
So early training on not chasing the cat/s and other smaller animals/rodents like pet rats, ferrets, mice. The Springer Rottie mix parent breeds are the Rottweiler and the Springer Spaniel. They are a perfect family dog because they are: playful, eager, protective, and they have high energy levels.
Which makes them perfect for joggers and cross country runners, though please do not start running or jogging long distances while your dog is still growing. You can severely injure or even cause permeant damage to the puppies growing joints and ligaments.
The Springer Spaniel Rottweiler mix is not for beginner dog owners, due to the Rottweilers protective personality. This mixed breed is how ever perfect for intermediate and experienced dog owners who know who to train, exercise, and socialize this breed.
In this article, we will cover the parent breeds both of which are two very popular breeds the Rottweiler and the English Springer Spaniel, and then we will discuss the offspring in this case is the Rottie Springer Spaniel mix. If you want to skip straight to Rottweiler Springer Spaniel mix feel free to do so!
The Rottweiler
- Weight –110 – 130 pounds
- Height – 17 – 22 inches
- Lifespan – 10 – 12 years
- Health Issues – cataracts, hip dysplasia, arthritis, bloat, bone cancer, & VWD
- Grooming – 2x Brush Weekly 4-6x weekly during shedding season
- Colors – Black and tan
- Eye Color – Brown
- Exercise – An hour of running, playing, walking, or fetching daily
- Training – Use positive reinforcement in training
- Socialization – Take he/she everywhere you go
- Temperament – kind, gentle, watchful, funny, playful with family, very protective
- Good in an apartment? – No, the Rottweiler needs a house, and a yard to play around in
The Rottweiler the most infamous guard dog in the world! But did you know that they are also one of the oldest herding dog breeds in the world? The Rottweiler dates back to Roman times. Back in 70 A.D, the Romans took the Rottweilers from Weiler, Germany (now, Rottenberg), hence the name Rottweiler.
The Romans used the Rottweiler for herding cattle, and for protecting the cattle and other herd animals from wolves and other predators. Rottweilers were also used as meat cart pullers as well as personal protection detail.
Did you know that in the mid-1800s the Rottweiler nearly went extinct? Yes, the Rottie nearly went extinct due to the fact that trains were now a much cheaper way of transporting meat. If not for several lovers of the Rottweiler breed in the 1900’s, this breed would be extinct today, as indicated in this article on Rottweiler facts.
The Springer Spaniel
- Weight – 40 – 50 pounds
- Height – 19 – 20 inches
- Lifespan – 12 – 14 years
- Major Health Concerns – Hip dysplasia, PRA, & Retinal Dysplasia
- Grooming – Brush four to five times a day throughout the spring and fall and only several times a week during winter and summer.
- Colors – liver & white, tri-color, black & white, lemon & white, red & white, orange & white
- Eye Color – Brown
- Exercise – They plenty of exercise, long walks and runs and playtime in the yard several times a day.
- Training – They are fantastic to train, since they are so eager to learn new tricks and other commands.
- Socialization – Positive exposure to other people and dogs daily for best socialization.
- Temperament – Loving, caring, watchful, eager to play, eager to please.
- Good in an apartment? – Yes! The Spanador is a perfect apartment dog!
The English Springer Spaniel is a sweet-faced, loyal, loving, bird dog. Springer Spaniels or Springers are built to be intelligent, loyal, and an energy source that never seems to disappear. This breed needs plenty of exercise, which makes them great hunting companions! Hunters love these guys since they can be great family dogs during the week and an exceptional weekend bird hunters!
Their bodies are medium sized and compact, they have a double coat that can come in several different colors and patterns, with long flopping ears. Their soft, large, trusting, and intelligent eyes are the hallmark of the Springer Spaniel.
The Rottweiler Springer Spaniel Mix
- Weight – 55 – 85 pounds
- Height – 19 – 27 inches
- Lifespan – 12 – 15 years
- Major Health Concerns – Hip dysplasia, PRA, Retinal Dysplasia, Allergies, Cancer, & Skin issues
- Grooming – Brush four to five times a day throughout the spring and fall and only several times a week during winter and summer. They have a medium length coat so lots of sticks and leaf debree can and will get tangled into the fur.
- Colors – Black and tan
- Eye Color – Brown
- Exercise – They plenty of exercise, long walks and runs and playtime in the yard several times a day.
- Training – They are fantastic to train, since they are so eager to learn new tricks and other commands.
- Socialization – Positive exposure to other people and dogs daily for best socialization.
- Temperament – Loving, caring, watchful, eager to play, eager to please.
- Good in an apartment? – Yes! The Spanador is a perfect apartment dog!
The Springer Rottie is a powerful in body and mind dog breed, s/he might need multiple reminders on not chasing or hunting your smaller pets around the house. So make sure to not encourage and to quickly nip the inclination to chase in the bud as soon as possible.
They are one of the most loyal and playful dog breeds around the family, and can be aloof and or protective of the family to stranger dogs, animals, or humans. They need a lot of positive training, socialization, and lots and lots of exercise.
If you are a hunter then this breed is a perfect fit for you! They have the perfect temperament to be extraordinary bird dog, that excel in hunting and chasing.
Exercise Needs of The Springer Spaniel X Rottweiler Mix
Exercise of this breed is one of the most important needs this breed needs, no matter the weather. They belong to an active family that loves to be out and about on a daily basis. They need an extremely long walk at least an hour or longer while for jog or running 40-50 minutes.
If this breed does not get his or her daily exercise requirements it craves for your cute family dog. Will develop bad habits like destroying the house, yard, plants, they can also develop herding instincts along with a much more pronounced protective nature.
So always make sure to give them regular exercise through out their life time. When exercising please make sure to not over exercise the puppy, you can injure and or damage the puppies ligaments.
Training Needs of The Rottweiler Springer Spaniel Mix
The Springer Rottie is a brilliant puppy, so training him/her will be easy and fun, especially if you consistently train the puppy from the very beginning.
The puppy’s mind is like a sponge, so the more commands you put into that brain, the better trained the Labrador Springer Spaniel Mix is. Plus puppy training time can be a fun bonding time for you and your fur baby.
When training the puppy, do not give up on the commands, but rather keep repeating the same command for the same action. As soon as your puppy does what you ask him/her to do, praise it with a treat (optional) and words of praise.
There are differing opinions on the different training styles. Some use clickers but never treats. Others use treats, but not clickers, and other variations. So read up on different approaches to see what fits you and your dog best.
We prefer to use a combination of several simple methods, and alternate between them. So for instance we don’t use treats all the time so as not to get them food-obsessed versus also just enjoying the praise.
For more on dog training, this might help.
Socialization Needs of The Springer Rottie Mix
Socialization is a must for any dog; whether he/she is big or small. To teach your dog good manners will make your life with your dog much more enjoyable. So take your Rottie Springer mix for puppy training, which is a great way to begin socializing them. Then regular outings to town will help to acclimate them to different sounds, smells, people and animals.
Avoid The Dog Parks
I know this may not be popular advice for some people, but it’s an important one to consider. Avoid taking your puppy to the dog park. The dogs in the dog park can be rude and even aggressive. One bad experience can scare your puppy for life. The dog park can also be a carrier of disease and germs to your puppy.
So if dog parks are your best option for outdoor recreation and socialization for your dog, at least wait until it’s older and well socialized through proper training.
Rottweiler Springer Spaniel Mix Temperament
Their temperament is:
- Loving
- Kind
- Playful
- Trustful
- Protective
- Aloof
- Clownish
- Gentle
- Friendly nature to friends
The Springer Rottie mix is a hunter at heart, so keep a careful eye out if you do allow your pup off the leash in a park.
If given the opportunity, they will run wild and scare up any game up for you to shoot. But other than that, they are one of the greatest family dogs to have!
Grooming Requirements for the Springer Rottweiler Mix
Grooming is important if you don’t want this dog to have knots in its fur. Brushing is best done once a day, but once every two to three days is sufficient. They have dog fur that is medium in length and is a magnet for debree both inside and outside.
During the spring and fall, you will be swamped with loose dog fur! You can thank the Labrador side of the Springador. But during the summer and winter, the loose dog fur will slow down to a more reasonable amount.
While winter is around, your dog may constantly scratch him/herself due to dry skin. The heated winter environment causes itchy, flaking skin.
One way to help stop this constant irritant for the dog is not to bathe your dog every week as it strips their own body oils, thereby causing dry, itching, and flaking dandruff.
Health Issues of the English Springer Spaniel Rottweiler Mix
The Rottie Springer mix has some health problems, but as long as you take him/her to the vet on an annual basis the vet will probably catch what ever health issues that crop up. But over all the breeds health issues are only a couple.
- Bone Cancer – The Rottie is especially prone to getting bone cancer, so annual check-ups are defiantly needed
- Obesity – Obesity can be common for Rottweilers and so be moderate with the food/treat giving
- Hip Dysplasia – Happens to any dog breed that gets overbred without healthy standards.
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) – This is a painless process of gradually going blind.
Conclusion of The Rottweiler Springer Spaniel Mix
The Springer Spaniel Rottie Mix is a great breed for anyone who has had experience with large dog breeds. Springer Rottweilers are an intelligent breed, great temperament, protective, easy to train, the only thing that might be a down side for some is the amount of exercise needed by this breed.
Make sure to always socialize and train your puppy so that he/she will be a fantastic member of the dog community.
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We give the Rottweiler Springer Spaniel Mix a five-star rating! So I hope I have convinced you to get this beautiful Rottweiler Springer Spaniel Mix! If, however, if you think that the Rottweiler Springer Spaniel is a little too much for your taste. We have some other options:
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The Labrottie Nation Team