Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Sarplaninac	Rottweiler
Origins	Serbia Macedonia	Germany
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Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	525	8
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Other Names	Macedonian Shepherd, Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog, Illyrian Shepherd Dog, Jugoslovenski ovcarski pas-sarplaninac	Rottie, Rott
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club
Price	$900-$1000	$1200-$2000

General Appearance - Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler

Size	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler

Coat	Fluffy Waterproof	Dense
Colors	Black Fawn Gray Sable White	Mahogany Tan Rust Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Sarplaninacs shed moderately.	Rottweilers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler

Temperament	Independent Devoted Protective Calm Intelligent Reliable	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Sarplaninac's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Sarplaninacs are quite easy to train.	Rottweilers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed.	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Sarplaninacs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Sarplaninacs are highly affectionate dogs.	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Sarplaninacs need for social interaction is average.	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Sarplaninacs are good watchdogs.	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Sarplaninacs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Sarplaninacs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home.	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Sarplaninacs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Sarplaninacs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Sarplaninacs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler

Stranger Friendly	Sarplaninacs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Sarplaninacs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Sarplaninacs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Sarplaninacs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Sarplaninacs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Sarplaninacs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler

Health Issues	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Life Expectancy	12-13 years	8-11 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Sarplaninacs are high energy dogs.	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Sarplaninacs need a lot of exercises.	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Sarplaninacs don't need too much sleep.	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Sarplaninac vs Rottweiler

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	8-12 puppies
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