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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Rottweiler
📊 Side-by-side stats
30-65 lbs
Weight
80-135 lbs
17-21 in
Height
22-27 in
12-16 yrs
Lifespan
9-10 yrs
$500-$2,000
Purchase Price
$1,500-$3,000
$1,000-$1,800
Annual Cost
$1,500-$2,500
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
4 : 4
🧹 Shedding
2 : 3
✂️ Grooming Needs
1 : 1
👶 Kid Friendly
4 : 3
🏢 Apartment Friendly
2 : 1
🛡️ Guard Dog
4 : 5
🎓 Trainability
4 : 4
✅ Choose the American Pit Bull Terrier if...
- 🐾yearly costs matter - it's the cheaper of the two to keep
- 🐾less hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the Rottweiler
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair