Rottweiler
Americannoun
noun
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a breed of large robustly built dog with a smooth coat of black with dark tan markings on the face, chest, and legs. It was previously a docked breed
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(often not capital) an aggressive, ruthless, and unscrupulous person
Etymology
Origin of Rottweiler
First recorded in 1905–10; from German, after Rottweil city in southwest Germany + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Then this lonely, exhausted man staggered in, looking as beaten as a Jack Russell who’d picked a fight with a Rottweiler.
From Literature
That Rottweiler contended for the Palm Dog at last year’s Cannes, a prize for the festival’s best canine.
From Los Angeles Times
The dog, a Rottweiler, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found near a vehicle at the curb, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
As well as cats, the family also had four small dogs, plus a St Bernard and a Rottweiler.
From BBC
"Some people think we are Rottweilers, and we are trying to stop them getting appointments," she said.
From BBC
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