How Do Rottweilers Show Affection?

Dog owners certainly love to show their dogs some affection! We willingly give belly rubs, ear scratches, couch cuddles, exhausting play sessions, and everything in between.

With Rottweilers being such a big, bold dog breed, you’ve probably wondered…How do Rottweilers Show Affection?

Find out just how many different ways Rottweilers show affection…

Leaning Up Against You

It’s common for Rottweilers to lean up against you (or even sit on you!) to show you their love and affection. They want to be close to you, so they may force the snuggle factor even when it may be inconvenient for you.

If your Rottweiler does this frequently, make sure they’re actually doing it to show love, and not just as a way to push you around.

Nudging Your Hand with Their Nose

There you are, sitting on the couch, immersed in your favorite movie when a cold, wet nose burrows in and starts nudging your hand. That would be your Rottweiler, wanting some attention. If your Rottweiler pokes you with their nose, they most likely want a head scratch or some cuddles. And since you’re their person, they trust you to give it to them.

They’re also making sure there’s no confusion in terms of what they want! They’re basically saying, “Hey, I see your hand. Here’s my hand. Figure it out!”

Licking

Your dog may lick you as a sign of respect or as a way of telling you that you are special to them. When you come home at the end of the day, there’s a good chance your Rottweiler is licking you to say hello and to welcome you home.

Wagging Their Tail

Although this one isn’t necessarily unique to Rottweilers, they definitely do it too! Tail wagging is a sign of happiness, friendliness, and willingness to interact, especially when they’re in a relaxed body posture.

Showing You A Smile!

Even without any experience in canine body language, most folks can easily recognize the loose posture and happy face of an affectionate Rottweiler!

While it’s not exactly a smile, it’s clear to just about anyone when your dog is happy and giving their favorite person a happy face is one of the many ways will show their love.

Affectionate Jumping

Often, your Rottweiler will joyfully jump at you in an attempt to get closer to your face to give you a big “I love you!” lick. Your face is incredibly important to your Rottweiler!

He is always attuned to your facial expressions, as well as your body language, and he already knows both better than you know his! If you don’t enjoy his affectionate jumping, you can easily train him to exhibit a different greeting ritual.

Rumbling and Purring

People who are unfamiliar with Rottweilers could mistake this low, deep-throated sound as a growl. In fact, it is anything but! Rottweilers make this low rumbling noise (also referred to as “purring” or “grumbling”) when they’re exceptionally content or happy.