Rottsky

55-80 lbs
20-24"
Unknown
Rottweiler
Siberian Husky
Rottweiler Husky

The Rottsky is an intentional hybrid, the combination of a large and muscular guard dog from Germany, the Rottweiler, and the Siberian Husky, an ancient canine that has been an integral part of life for the Chukchi people of Russia since before written history in the area. This is an extremely athletic animal with a great deal of endurance and while they make excellent exercise partners and are typically loyal, dependable, and protective canines, they are far too active for apartment-like settings and can become highly destructive if not given the proper amount of exercise and mental stimulation. 

purpose Purpose
Companion, Guard dog, Sled dog
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Rottweiler and Siberian Husky

Rottsky Health

Average Size
Male Rottsky size stats
Height: 22-26 inches Weight: 75-95 lbs
Female Rottsky size stats
Height: 20-24 inches Weight: 55-80 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
  • Subaortic Stenosis
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat
Minor Concerns
  • Entropion
  • Demodectic Mange
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Histiocytosis
  • Corneal Dystrophy
  • Pancreatitis
  • Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
  • Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Hemophilia
  • Hemivertebra
  • Leukodstrophies
  • Pannus
  • Cushing’s Disease
  • Laryngeal Paralysis
Occasional Tests
  • Skin Evaluation
  • Eye Examinations
  • Bone Biopsy
  • Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
  • Hip and Elbow X-rays

Rottsky Breed History

The Rottsky is a designer dog, the deliberate cross between the Rottweiler, a large German dog known for its guarding ability, and the Siberian Husky, an ancient sled dog developed by Russian nomads at some point in prehistory. Rottweillers have been in use as cattle driving dogs in Germany since the middle ages, and although their complete origins are obscured by history, most believe that they are the descendants of the large Drover dogs that were employed by Roman cattlemen and butchers as early as 700 A.D. to protect cattle and drive them to market, mixed with some local German breeds such as the Appenzeller Sennenhund and the Bernese, Entlebucher, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breeds. The development of the locomotive in the mid-1800s meant that fewer cattle driving dogs were needed and the popularity of these determined and dignified dogs dropped dramatically. It wasn’t until they were rebranded in the 1900s as high-quality canines suitable for police, military, and security work that they regained their popularity and today are also typically regarded as dependable and protective family companions. The Siberian Husky is an even older breed, developed by the Chukchi people, an indigenous native tribe from Russia. The Siberian Huskies were highly valued by the Chukchi people as they were used to pull sleds carrying food, possessions, and sometimes even people, which allowed the tribe to travel farther and faster. When these dogs were not being used for work, they spent their time with the women and children of the tribe, and only non-aggressive and well-tempered animals were tolerated. The combination of these two breeds often result in a strong, loyal, and enduring animal that is typically leaner and less prone to heart conditions than the Rottweiler with more enhanced guarding instincts than the Siberian Husky. Some breeders may mix Rottweiler with the Alaskan Husky instead of the Siberian Husky and call it a Rottsky, but the Alaskan Husky may contribute a different temperament and different structural features than the Siberian Husky, so it is always important to do your research when choosing a breeder. 

Rottsky Breed Appearance

The Rottsky is typically somewhere around two feet tall at the shoulder with a slightly longer body. They are generally powerfully built animals with compact but substantial musculature, although individual dogs may lean more towards either the bulkier structure of the Rottweiler with a broad head and short, wide muzzle or toward the slightly longer and leaner form of the Husky with a more moderately sized head and a medium length, tapered muzzle. They have almond-shaped eyes that are most often a dark brown, although they can inherit blue or heterochromic eyes from the Husky, and although both parent breeds have ears that are triangular in shape, the Rottweiler's ears fold down close to the sides and the Husky’s ears stand erect. Although both the Rottweiler and the Siberian Husky have double-coats, these coats can be quite different from one another, as the coat of the Rottweiler is short, glossy and lays flat against the body and the coat of the Husky is medium in length, well-furred, and stands out from the body.             

Eye Color Possibilities
blue Rottsky eyes
Blue
brown Rottsky eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Rottsky nose
Black
brown Rottsky nose
Brown
isabella Rottsky nose
Isabella
Coat Color Possibilities
sable Rottsky coat
Sable
white Rottsky coat
White
cream Rottsky coat
Cream
black Rottsky coat
Black
gray Rottsky coat
Gray
brown Rottsky coat
Brown
red Rottsky coat
Red
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Rottsky straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Rottsky Breed Maintenance

Neither parent breed requires much in the way of bathing and bathing the Rottsky too frequently can strip skin of natural oils that are needed to maintain the coat. If your Rottsky has a coat that is somewhat longer and denser like that of the Siberian Husky, it is particularly important to ensure that their undercoat gets completely dry as this breed is known to frequently develop growths of mold and mildew in the undercoat if it is left moist. Both the Rottweiler and the Siberian Husky are heavy shedders and although this can often be controlled with several brushing sessions per week, daily brushing may be required during the spring and fall, when shedding is more intense. 

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Brushes for Rottsky
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Comb
Comb
Deshedder
Deshedder
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Rottsky requires daily brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Rottsky Temperament

This canine is quite active, both mentally and physically, and they require a good deal of exercise, attention, and mental stimulation to prevent problem behaviors. Without these resources the Rottsky may become incredibly destructive; while a bored or restless Siberian Husky is likely to vocalize loudly, physically act out, and engage in destructive digging, the bored or anxious Rottweiler is known to chew on items as varied as their chew toys, your shoes, or even the walls themselves. When given the proper amount of exercise, socialization, and mental stimulation they are generally amicable but reserved with most people, regardless of age, although they can be more demonstrative towards their own family. While Siberian Huskies are generally sociable with other dogs, this crossbreed may on occasion develop aggression towards other dogs due to the Rottweiler heritage, particularly with dogs of the same sex, and they have a high prey drive and may chase cats and other small animals. The trainability of these dogs can vary somewhat, but its not typically an easy task; although they are extremely intelligent and are able to learn quickly, the Rottweiler temperament can be stubborn and the Husky is prone to situational behavior, behaving well in their harness or in the show ring, but ignoring their owners at home.

Rottsky Activity Requirements

This is an extremely athletic and persistent canine and it requires a great deal of physical activity along with mental stimulation to be at their healthiest and most stable. While long walks and vigorous runs are generally appreciated, this canine may also enjoy and excel at alternative activities such as sledding, Schutzhund classes, advanced obedience, or agility training, although it may be more difficult to convince them that swimming or water sports are a good idea. It is also crucial to monitor this crossbreed, particularly when exercising in hot weather as these dogs may be more prone to heat exhaustion than other dogs.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
14 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
90 minutes
activity minutes

Rottsky Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.50 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$39.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Rottsky Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Rottsky size stats at six months
Height: 21.0 inches Weight: 59.5 lbs
Female Rottsky size stats at six months
Height: 19.0 inches Weight: 47.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Rottsky size stats at 12 months
Height: 23.0 inches Weight: 76.5 lbs
Female Rottsky size stats at 12 months
Height: 21.0 inches Weight: 61.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Rottsky size stats at 18 months
Height: 24.0 inches Weight: 85.0 lbs
Female Rottsky size stats at 18 months
Height: 22.0 inches Weight: 67.5 lbs

Rottsky Owner Experiences

Bentley
13 Weeks
6 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
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Energy
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Pastimes
I got him and he has learnt how to sit paw down roll over and wait he is super smart just have to keep it fun
6 years, 8 months ago
avril
7 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug-of-war
My mum saved her and yuh Sometimes she can be a little Bad
6 years, 4 months ago
Dahlia
6 Months
6 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She was found in a parking lot with a rope around her neck and I took her in. She's so loving and sweet!
6 years, 3 months ago
Harley
6 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Road trip
Dog Parks
Tug-of-war
I bought her at 10 weeks old as a pure breed siberian husky. she was born with a short tail and bi colored eye. she is impossible to train and has so much energy
6 years, 2 months ago
Blue
10 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Climbing
Incredibly smart and easy to train. Friendly with people, whilst still being protective of his family. Has a bit of dog aggression despite being socialized from a young age.
5 years, 11 months ago
Gracie May
8 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Walk
Run
Frisbee
Gracie is very stubborn, but she is very smart. She loves playing with other dogs and loves attention from other people. She is very active and requires a lot of play time.
5 years, 11 months ago
Sophie
1 Year
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Tug-of-war
Running
We got Sophie in December of last year. She already knew how to sit, shake hands and lay. Very smart and very lovable dog! Knows no strangers and loves to smile!
5 years, 4 months ago
bobby
3 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
playing ball, including football
football, long country
He's brilliant with our 11 year old son. Came from a rescue home. Taught him many things. Lovely dog!
5 years, 4 months ago
Bonnie Blue
1 Year
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Camping
Hiking
Walks
Obedience classes
Fetch
She's a perfect hiking partner. she has had tummy issues since she was young and does overheat if i don't watch her however i couldn't ask for a better behaved and mannered dog!
5 years, 2 months ago
Rocky
3 Months
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He is a really good boy. Requires alot of attention to train really well are very intelligent dogs
5 years, 2 months ago
Vinny
18 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
chasing
Dog Parks
Hiking
wrestling
He loves living in Montana and getting to hike out in the woods. Definitely acts up, especially with chewing, when understimulated. Eats somewhat sporadically and inconsistently. Loves other dogs, high prey drive, likes people. Sheds a lot in the summer, gets warm easily. Seemingly no guarding instinct - rarely barks, either when other dogs are alarming. Husky kicks in with training - he definitely decides whether following a command is in his best interests.
5 years, 1 month ago
Leo
8 Months
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
Play keep away
Walk
Fetch
Playdate
I love Leo. He’s slow with learning, expect the potty training. He’s aloof at most times but super cuddly. He wants to lay with me anytime I am laying down. Alerts me when someone is at the door, and knows when he’s in trouble. He’ll whine me to; almost like saying sorry. 🤣 my rotskky is amazing. He’s great with my two year old as well!! We live in an apartment he gets a little antsy. He’s great, couldn’t ask for a better dog.
5 years ago
Isabella
11 Weeks
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing outside
Fetch
Very loving and playful
4 years, 6 months ago
simba
3 Months
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Running
he is so hyper and inobedient
4 years, 6 months ago
Muffin
3 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing fetch
Tug-of-war
Guess the hand game
Walk
Got her when she was 7 weeks old... Best thing that happened to our family. An absolute drama queen as well. Love her to bits!
4 years, 5 months ago
Mina San
2 Months
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Go to Park
Walk
Run
Groom
Catch treats
Off-leash
Play
Nap
Chase
Tug-of-war
Bath time
Learn a new trick
Shake
Eating Snacks
Right now she's a puppy I adore her, and she's very active, she ays well with my other two dogs but she bites EVERYTHING, and I'm trying to teach her what she can and what she can't. She's shown she's a fast learner so I have no doubt our journey will be one for the books.
4 years, 5 months ago
Nero
11 Weeks
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Playing at the park
Going on drives
Nero is a beautiful puppy that loves being carried around in your arms. He likes everyone in our family, and we just love him. He has the sweetest, most affectionate personality. We all love spending time playing with him, or just watching him learn.
4 years, 4 months ago
Baboo
2 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
Car rides
Walks
Playing in the snow
Gets along great with other dogs but is weary of new people. Very intelligent and eager to please. Sheds a lot and loves to cuddle.
4 years, 3 months ago
Bailey
18 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Go to Park
Walk
Play
Tug-of-war
Nap
Chase
Laying in the sun
We rescued Bailey about a month ago, and we could tell from the moment we met that we were a great match! It was a little "iffy" at first because she had been turned in by her previous owners as a "discipline issue" involving a fight with another dog. We found out the inside story and realized it was actually a neglect issue, and since Bailey was so sweet we took a chance. We have not regretted it since! She is so full of love, and super smart...almost too smart. She's also very eager to please, and loves to snuggle. She's a wonderful addition to our family!
4 years, 3 months ago
Lyla
2 Years
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
training
Walks
Lyla is very protective over me and way too smart for her own good. She is stubborn but will eventually listen if you ask multiple times. She is very vocal and will talk back sometimes. Not a fan of other female dogs since she got spayed, she only likes them if they are submissive to her. Not a fan of people she does not know very well. She is everything I want in a dog though. She likes attention on her own terms and her favorite thing to do is watch squirrels from my balcony. She has a tiny bit of APBT in her but mainly a Rottsky.
4 years, 2 months ago
Rolo
4 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
teaching new tricks
Going on drives
Running
Walks
Rolo is a big ball of sass. Very vocal. Super high energy which sometimes gets him into trouble. He is sometimes TOO smart, but learns things very quickly. Best cuddler around (unless you get him too excited and he kicks you), very loyal and protective. He will sit at my feet and look out behind me while I’m doing dishes or laundry. He’s very sweet, but he doesn’t get along well with our other male dog. He’s older and tries to show dominance and every once in a while Rolo gets fed up with it. He’s about 80 pounds and it’s seemingly all muscle. Dark brown coat with a white chest and tan eyebrows, beautiful golden eyes and a pink nose. We have to watch what he eats because his digestive system is very sensitive. We love him to bits and we can definitely tell he loves us, too.
3 years, 11 months ago
becky
3 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I like her she play a lot
3 years, 10 months ago
Blade
10 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Speak
Run
Playing in the snow
Lovely dog, very friendly❤️
3 years, 10 months ago
Lucas
12 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Great dog very loyal sheds tonnes every day
3 years, 4 months ago
lola
6 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
going for walks
Playing outside
Chilling out in the house
training
swimming
we’ve had her since she was 6 weeks old and she’s done great with us, she’s eating well and looking healthy, she isn’t too destructive, she’s a bit difficult to train and she was quite aggressive for a while but she’s know getting trained, she still over protective and a bit difficult to walk but with training i know she’ll do well. She’s adorable and has heterocromia. She mostly has black fur but has bright white fur where Rottweilers usually have their lighter brown fur,, she also has the cutest little eyebrows. Rottskys ears are the cutest. Lola doesn’t really like being alone so she’ll always be with someone even if it’s just sitting on the floor while we’re watching tv
3 years, 4 months ago
Apollo
4 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Running
Chewing on his bone
Chasing dad
We got Apollo when he was 5 weeks. He’s been a good puppy. He likes barking at mom and dad when they’re sleeping because they aren’t playing with him. Despite the fact that he plays so much during the day, he loves to tear his beds up. I can’t wait till he grows a little more and stops chewing on everything. He likes chewing on people’s hands and quickly learned that dad doesn’t like it but mom will tolerate it because she feels bad for yelling at him. Overall he’s a very sweet pup and likes attention.
3 years, 4 months ago
kodak
10 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very energetic! Very lovable.
3 years, 1 month ago
Roxie
1 Year
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She is very good and energetic and happy she sometimes dig but on top of that she's a very good dog and she loves everyone.
2 years, 11 months ago
Roxie
1 Year
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Roxie also loves to eat.
2 years, 11 months ago
Penny
5 Months
2 People
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Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very high energy, lots of hair loss, very loving at times. Overall amazing dog.
2 years, 9 months ago
Chief
8 Weeks
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Wonderful dogs very energetic and playful
2 years, 5 months ago
Kira
11 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing in the snow
Great dog. No unnessesery barking. No aggression to peole nor cats
1 year, 10 months ago
Inosuke
5 Months
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Car rides
Dog Parks
chasing squirrels
He’s very sassy but listens very well (at home at least) for being a puppy. He picked up on common commands very quickly. We screwed up by not crate training and he will chew anything he can when we leave, even if only for 5-10 minutes. He also likes jumping in the shower to drink the water whether someone is in there or not. Otherwise he is a wonderful dog. I’m super excited for him to experience his first actual snow.
11 months ago
Chikis
5 Months
3 People
House & Yard
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Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Happy and playful, loves biting but stops when told no.
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Mahana
3 Years
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
service dog tasks
Walk
Hike
Camping
Too intelligent for her own good. Taught herself to roll down windows, open doors, open her crate, naturally did her service dog tasks before she was trained, only chases dogs and cats she doesn't know, rarely barks, eager to please you, extremely loving/affectionate, protective, adores kids, forgiving, super chill, just wants cuddles/ loves, curious, confident, will talk to you, happy, playful, personality mostly like a husky, gets her feelings hurt kind of easy but once you apologize she's okay, she actually understands what you say, will tell you/ show you what she wants, and hugs you. She's 101 lbs slender body/ build of a Siberian Husky.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mahana
3 Years
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
service dog tasks
Walk
Hike
Camping
Too intelligent for her own good. Taught herself to roll down windows, open doors, open her crate, naturally did her service dog tasks before she was trained, only chases dogs and cats she doesn't know, rarely barks, eager to please you, extremely loving/affectionate, protective, adores kids, forgiving, super chill, just wants cuddles/ loves, curious, confident, will talk to you, happy, playful, personality mostly like a husky, gets her feelings hurt kind of easy but once you apologize she's okay, she actually understands what you say, will tell you/ show you what she wants, and hugs you. She's 101 lbs slender body/ build of a Siberian Husky.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mahana
3 Years
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
service dog tasks
Walk
Hike
Camping
Too intelligent for her own good. Taught herself to roll down windows, open doors, open her crate, naturally did her service dog tasks before she was trained, only chases dogs and cats she doesn't know, rarely barks, eager to please you, extremely loving/affectionate, protective, adores kids, forgiving, super chill, just wants cuddles/ loves, curious, confident, will talk to you, happy, playful, personality mostly like a husky, gets her feelings hurt kind of easy but once you apologize she's okay, she actually understands what you say, will tell you/ show you what she wants, and hugs you. She's 101 lbs slender body/ build of a Siberian Husky.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Mahana
3 Years
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
service dog tasks
Walk
Hike
Camping
Too intelligent for her own good. Taught herself to roll down windows, open doors, open her crate, naturally did her service dog tasks before she was trained, only chases dogs and cats she doesn't know, rarely barks, eager to please you, extremely loving/affectionate, protective, adores kids, forgiving, super chill, just wants cuddles/ loves, curious, confident, will talk to you, happy, playful, personality mostly like a husky, gets her feelings hurt kind of easy but once you apologize she's okay, she actually understands what you say, will tell you/ show you what she wants, and hugs you. She's 101 lbs slender body/ build of a Siberian Husky.
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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when is it to cold for a Rottsky

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I’m going to pick up our new member of the Family she’s a rottsky she looks like she Favors her Husky side. I was wanting to know the Major do’s, and don’ts of this breed. Mainly how they do around small children? I have a 5 year old daughter 4 year old son with “temperament problems” and a 2 1/2 month old boy.

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Rottweiler and husky mix , are thEuropean good with children and could they be a good family dog

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Our rottsky just turned 4 months old and is 57 lbs . How big is she gonna get?

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It is difficult to predict as your dog may inherit more genes from either parent. As a rough estimate, I would suggest between 75-80lbs.
3 years, 7 months ago
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Is a Rottweiler husky cross a dangerous breed

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How much food do I feed my male 11 week old puppy per day?

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Hello this depends on what breed you have. There are dodging recommendations in the bag if dog food that you can follow for their weight.
3 years, 4 months ago
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