Rottweilers are huge, threatening dogs that can be very ferocious if infuriated. However, they are misrepresented at times.

If you like both Rottweilers and cats, keeping them together under one roof might come as a challenge. Many cat owners rear both dogs and cats.

But if you are new to this setup and wish to rear both a cat and a Rottweiler, here are some tips to follow to achieve your purpose. Keep reading!

Rottweilers: A Short History

Rottweilers are intimidating dogs bred mainly to work with cattle by the Romans. The name of the breed comes from a region in Germania- Rottweil.

Early reports show that these dogs were used to protect the travelling traders who tied their money to the puppy’s neck for its security and safety.

They were also popular as crowd control and police dogs. This contributed to their reputation for being aggressive.

The American Kennel Club recognized this breed in the early 1900s. They are misrepresented because they have fearsome looks and personalities.

Rottweilers and Cats 

This has been seen repeatedly that a Rottweiler and a cat shouldn’t be generalised. But, one should note that a Rottweiler has a good chase instinct. Similarly, cats are small felines that can be very agile at times. It depends on your planning as to how you decide to introduce the two animals and integrate them.

• Rottweilers Can Socialise Well 

You should note that well-socialised Rottweilers can get along with cats very quickly and happily.

Many records show that Rotties get along better with cats than dogs of other breeds. This is based on hearsay, but it cannot be completely dismissed.

The Rottweilers compete for dominance with other dogs, and if they see a cat as a part of the family, then they will act accordingly.

This is most likely to happen if the Rottweiler (pup) has been raised with the cat (kitten) from a young age.

Raising the two animals together would prove to be a good decision. Hence, socialisation plays a vital role in the friendship of the two animals.

• Rottweilers Have a Protective Nature

Rottweilers are known for their brutal nature, but it isn’t always true. These dogs are very playful and silly in reality, given the right situation.

Many dog owners are happy to have Rottweilers around their kids because they believe that these dogs are very protective of kids.

The Rottweilers, which grow in a socially active environment from a young age, assume everyone around them to be a part of their families.

As the Rottweilers grow older, they adopt a protective role. They think that they are responsible for protecting their family members. Hence, socialisation is necessary.

How to Introduce a Rottweiler and a Cat? 

The best scenario would be when the Rottweiler and the little feline are introduced to each other at a young age.

As they grow up, they will get accustomed to each other’s presence and will treat it as an everyday thing. They will develop a feeling of belongingness for each other.

Typically, most rottweiler dogs and cats do blend well with each other. One of the biggest house cat in the world like Maine Coon also lives quite comfortably with Rottweilers dogs.

Before you introduce the two animals to each other, there are a lot of factors that you should look at. Some of them are listed below.

• Every Animal Has a Different Personality 

You will not experience any problem or issue between the two animals as they grow and play together. However, every animal is different.

If you know your cat in a good way, then you will be able to anticipate whether your cat will be able to adjust with a Rottweiler. Many factors determine a cat’s nature.

Factors like age, confidence, and most importantly, experience determine whether a cat will be able to adjust with a Rottweiler or not.

Either pet might display aggression or anxiety if they are inclined against each other. Hence, the owner or the rearer should make a judgement honestly.

• Do Not Try to Rush Things 

There is a basic rule that the owner should follow before introducing the animals to each other.

The owner should never leave the two animals alone until they know that the animals are friendly enough and can get along.

If you introduce a Rottweiler pup to a cat, then make sure that a leash is tied around its neck as it could try to react negatively and pounce upon the feline. However, if you are trying to introduce the cat to the grown-up Rottweiler, you will have to be extra careful because the dog believes this house is his area.

Hence, it would be best if you remained more alert and should notice a dog’s reaction to the cat’s entry very meticulously. The cat, too, might not like the presence of a Rottweiler.

• Watch Out for Anxiety

You should make sure that you look for anxiety in a Rottweiler, and the dog might not like the introduction of a new animal in the house. Some signs of stress are:

• Pulling at the leash
• Panting excessively
• Licking its lips excessively
• Barking and howling continuously
• Eyes are wide open
• An aggressive and stiff posture- indicates that the dog wishes to chase or pounce
• Ears pinned back

Final Thoughts 

We see that there are a lot of aspects that we need to study before we introduce a Rottweiler to a cat or vice versa.

It would be best to introduce the two animals at a young age as this will help them to identify each other as a part of their family and will result in a feeling of belongingness.

We hope that we were able to help you and you could befriend your cat with your Rottweiler.