Ask A Vet: Which dog can kill a lion?

You have probably wondered at some point in your life what animal can go one on one with a lion, the king of the jungle. And if you’re a dog mom or dad, you’ve wondered if your big boy can take on a lion head to head. What if we told you in this article that there’s a doggo that can not only fight a lion but can kill it too.

You heard correct! There’s a breed of dog that can kill a full-grown lion. And it’s called a Rottweiler! Some of you might already be parents of this specific dog breed.

Characteristics of a Rottweiler:

Rottweilers are highly intelligent, very confident, and have loads of energy. They are fearless, obedient, devoted, courageous, and super alert dogs hence why Rottweilers are considered good guard dogs for houses. 

They also display a fearless expression. It has strong, powerful jaws. This large dog breed is bestowed with great endurance, and it can hold its own if it’s up against other big animals such as lions.

Abilities of a Rottweiler:

A Rottweiler is born to be an innate guard dog. It is a very successful doggo in the military, police, as a protector, and in families. It can even perform custom work. They have a great urgency to protect their owners.

Also, they are very active dogs that need consistent socializing due to their aggressive tendencies. Rottweilers who are bred specially for security purposes can become more courageous and robust when defeating a lion. Their tendency to be full of energy and very quick is what can kill a lion.

Physical characteristics of a Rottweiler:

A full-grown male Rottweiler is around 24 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs about 95 to 140 pounds. On the other hand, a full-grown female Rottweiler is slightly smaller at around 22 to 25 inches tall and weighs about 85 to 115 pounds.

Rottweiler is also one of the dog breeds that has the most powerful and deadliest bite. These boys have a bite force of about 328 pounds, which can kill other dogs and even humans. So a lion can’t be that hard for them either.

Rottweilers as pets:

Rottweilers are great family dogs as they are great companions and loyal pets. If a Rottweiler is trained from birth to socialize, they become a significant part of your family. They are also cautious and good with children, and if you raise your doggo around children, they will become very protective of your children. 

Rottweilers vs. Lions:

Rottweilers have an excellent chance to take down a lion in a fight. But, the probability is somewhat low. However, if multiple Rottweilers fight one lion, they have a higher chance of killing it.

Due to its solid features and territorial instinct, a Rottweiler can take down a lion in a fight. These dogs are highly driven by a fearless determination and loyalty to protect their “pack,” even if it means taking down a full-grown lion.