Rottweiler vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Rottweiler and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
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Characteristic
Rottweiler
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
56 – 68 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
35 – 60 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Rottweiler
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Giant
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a strong, medium‑large working dog with a short black coat and rust markings. Calm, loyal, and family‑oriented, it tends to be reserved with strangers. It needs kind, consistent training, daily mental and physical exercise, and responsible ownership to thrive.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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