Rottle

Brushing Routine

Rottles (Rottweiler x Poodle) can have coats ranging from the Rottweiler's short, dense double coat to the Poodle's curly coat, with most developing a medium-length wavy or loosely curly coat. For wavy and curly coats, brush every other day with a slicker brush and steel comb. For shorter, Rottweiler-dominant coats, a bristle brush or rubber curry brush 2-3 times weekly suffices. The chest and leg areas often have longer hair regardless of overall coat type and need extra attention.

Bathing Tips

Bathe every 4-6 weeks with a general-purpose moisturizing shampoo. Rottles with shorter coats can use a deshedding shampoo to manage undercoat. Curlier-coated Rottles need a conditioning shampoo to maintain curl definition and prevent dryness. These are large, muscular dogs -- use a high-velocity dryer for thorough drying, especially on denser coat areas around the chest and neck.

Common Issues

• Shedding variability -- some Rottles shed heavily despite Poodle genetics
• Skin sensitivity and allergies that can manifest as hot spots under the dense coat
• Strong muscular build making grooming challenging without proper handling
• Oily coat tendency inherited from the Rottweiler side
• Nail thickness and hardness requiring professional-grade nail trimmers

Extend Your Grooming Results

For oilier Rottle coats, use a grooming wipe on the coat between baths to keep it fresh and reduce buildup. Regular deshedding sessions at home with an undercoat rake for double-coated Rottles make a significant difference in coat management. Keep nails maintained every 2 weeks as their thick nails can crack if allowed to grow too long. A mid-cycle brush-out appointment for curlier Rottles helps prevent matting between full grooms.

Seasonal Care

Rottles with double coats shed heavily in spring and fall. Daily deshedding with an undercoat rake during these periods is essential. In summer, keep the coat trimmed to a comfortable length but preserve enough for sun protection on any areas with Rottweiler-like dark pigmentation that absorbs heat. Winter coats thicken and need consistent brushing to prevent undercoat matting.

Maintenance Schedule

Professional grooming every 5-7 weeks. Brushing every other day for curly coats, 2-3 times weekly for short coats. Nail trims every 2-3 weeks. Ear cleaning weekly. Skin and allergy checks weekly. Deshedding sessions daily during shedding season.