Onyx

Available

1 year old|Rottweiler|Female|Large|Belleville, IL

🐈 Cat Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🐾 Friendly

Onyx

Available

1 year old|Rottweiler|Female|Large|Belleville, IL

🐈 Cat Friendly🤗 Affectionate🎾 Playful🧠 Smart🐾 Friendly

Onyx is a young, spayed female Rottweiler who’s about a year and three months old. She sports a striking black coat and is described as large for her age. Onyx is up to date on vaccinations, and she’s living in Belleville, IL, eager for an active new home.

About Onyx

Onyx is a bold, lively 1-year-old Rottweiler with a sleek black coat and an energetic personality. At around a year old, she brings a blend of athleticism and goofy charm, always eager to chase, wrestle, and go exploring. Onyx has a warm, affectionate side and loves nothing more than joining in the fun with her humans. She’s clever and inquisitive, tackling new sights and smells with enthusiasm. Bonus points if you have cats—Onyx gets along well with them and is happy to share her space. Whether you’re looking for a playful adventurer or a devoted companion, Onyx is ready to bring joy and laughter into your life. Ready to meet your new best friend? Apply now!

Questions about Onyx

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
Onyx, being a Rottweiler, is well-suited to homes with space to move and active owners who enjoy spending time with their dog both indoors and out.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Rottweilers like Onyx need access to a securely fenced yard or ample outdoor space for daily exercise and play.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Rottweilers are often loyal and good-natured, making Onyx potentially a solid fit for homes with respectful children.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Onyx’s intelligence and high energy are best handled by someone confident with large, spirited breeds—she’ll thrive most with owners who have some dog experience.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
Many Rottweilers are selective with other dogs; Onyx's social nature suggests potential, but careful introductions and supervision are important.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Onyx is already noted to get along well with cats, which fits with some Rottweilers’ ability to coexist peacefully when raised with them.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
Rottweilers may have a prey drive, so Onyx should be supervised carefully around small animals she doesn’t know.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
Onyx, like many Rottweilers, can be friendly but often reserved with strangers, warming up with proper introductions.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Rottweilers like Onyx do best with companionship and shouldn’t be left alone for long stretches, as they crave interaction and stimulation.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Onyx will benefit from consistent structure and positive training; Rottweilers are intelligent and need mental engagement and clear boundaries.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
Rottweilers like Onyx are large dogs, usually weighing anywhere between 80-120 pounds at maturity.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
Rottweilers generally live between 8 to 10 years, so Onyx is just getting started on her journey.
How much does this breed typically shed?
Rottweilers have short, dense coats and shed moderately year-round, so expect routine brushing for Onyx.