German Spitz vs Roman Rottweiler
Compare the German Spitz to the Roman Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Spitz and Roman Rottweilers.
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
24½-30 Inches
Weight
23-40 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Origin Country
Germany
Italy
Origin Year
-4000 BC
74 AD
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Energy Level
Medium
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
German Spitz
Roman Rottweiler