Rottweiler Vaccination Schedule

Personalized Rottweiler puppy vaccination schedule for the US, UK, and EU. Adjust your puppy's age and country below. The schedule updates as you go.

Important: this is a reference. It is not a substitute for your vet. Always confirm the specific schedule for your puppy with the clinic that treats them.

Breed
Rottweiler
Pet's age
weeks

Rottweiler vaccination schedule

8 weeks (≈2 months)United States schedule

Next due: 6 to 8 weeks · DHPP #1, Bordetella #1 (if going to puppy class or daycare)

AgeStatusCoreNon-core
6 to 8 weeksDue now
  • DHPP #1
  • Bordetella #1 (if going to puppy class or daycare)
10 to 12 weeksUpcoming
  • DHPP #2
  • Leptospirosis #1 (regional)
  • Lyme #1 (regional)
14 to 16 weeksUpcoming
  • DHPP #3
  • Leptospirosis #2
  • Lyme #2
  • Bordetella
16 weeks+Required by law in most US states.Upcoming
  • Rabies #1
12 monthsUpcoming
  • DHPP booster
  • Rabies booster
  • Leptospirosis annual
  • Lyme annual
  • Bordetella annual
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Common questions about Rottweiler vaccinations

When should my Rottweiler start vaccinations?

Most Rottweiler puppies start their first DHPP between 6 and 8 weeks in the US, or 6 to 9 weeks in the UK and EU. Use the form above with your puppy's age and country to see the next-due date.

When can my Rottweiler start training and protection work?

After full vaccination at around 16 weeks. For protection or guard work, hold off on bite-and-jump exercises until 12 to 18 months because Rottweilers are prone to hip issues if joints get stressed early.

Are Rottweilers more sensitive to parvovirus?

Historically Rottweilers and Dobermans were noted to have higher parvo susceptibility. The core DHPP schedule still applies; do not delay or skip doses.

Does my Rottweiler need Bordetella for class or daycare?

Most US daycares and UK trainers require it. Yes, plan for it before class.

Same schedule for a Rottweiler mix?

Yes for the core vaccines. DHPP and Rabies are identical for purebreds and mixes. Non-core vaccines depend on lifestyle and region, not breed. The schedule above works for any Rottweiler mix.

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