rottweilercommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom Rottweil in Wurttemberg, Germany,Definition1. Breed of herding dog, of the molossoid type, originating from Germany, historically used for guarding herds, robust, with a stocky and vigorous appearance, with a black and tan coat.expandSynonymbouvier allemandPluralrottweilersHyperonymscanidéchien domestiquebouvierTranslationsgerman:Rottweilerenglish:rottweilerspanish:rottweileritalian:rottweilerSee alsorottweilers (cn.)