Furbo 360° Dog Camera Review: Is It Worth It for Rottweiler Owners?

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Smart Eyes, Treat Tossers & Tail-Wag Security: Will the Furbo 360° Make Your Rottie’s Day?

Alright hoomans, get comfy. Thor here, your favourite four-legged product tester, couch thief and snack supervisor. Today, I’m sniffing out the truth about the

Furbo 360° Dog Camera. Is it just another flashy gadget, or actually something that'll keep you and your Rottweiler tight—even when you're off gallivanting without us?

We Rotties are loyal, protective, and let’s face it—just a teensy bit clingy. If you’re my kind of hooman (aka you give nose boops AND keep the treat jar topped), then yeah, separation can be a ruff time. Enter Furbo. But does it live up to the hype?

Camera or Canine Spy Gear?

Let’s start with the obvious: this thing spins. Like, full 360° rotation. If you're looking for a camera that can follow our every flop, zoomie and tail-chasing episode, this does the job. Perfect for when you’re not home but still want to creep on us (you’re obsessed, just admit it).

The lens gives a wide-angle view and comes with 4X HD Zoom. Translation? You can catch us trying to sneak onto the couch in crystal-clear quality. Not that we’d ever do that or anything... *coughs awkwardly*

Subscription Ruff Reality

Now here’s the part that made my ears tilt. You’ll need a paid subscription to access any of the camera’s main features. That means barking alerts, emergency notifs, video saving, even treat tossing. It starts at $9.99 a month with a 3-month minimum. It’s not nothing, but if you think about it like a “security snack budget,” it’s easier to swallow. Kinda like kale-flavoured treats... not my favourite, but if it helps, I’ll allow it.

No One Likes Surprises—Unless They're Treats

Rottweilers aren’t the type to freak out over a doorbell ring, but we do like to keep the pack safe. Furbo’s got alerts for barking, breaking glass, even smoke or CO gas. So even when you’re away, you’ll know if something’s fishy (or if we just knocked over the bin looking for tuna).

And between us, those Selfie Alerts? Hysterical. I once activated it mid-yawn—Mum thought I looked majestic. I thought I looked snack-deprived.

Let’s Talk Tossing Treats

Now THIS is where Furbo shines. Load it up with our favourite bikkies, tap your phone, and boom—a snack missile! Great for training, distracting us from chewing furniture, or rewarding us for not barking at the neighbour’s garden gnome (seriously, it stares at me weird).

Even better? You can choose the treat size and schedule automatic tosses. Yep. A treat-timer. Your Rottie may never ignore you again. We can’t be bribed... oh wait, yes we can. Every time. Easily.

How Easy Is Setup on Your Hooman Brain?

Look, I may not have thumbs but even I understood the setup. You plug it in, connect it to Wi-Fi, then pick your subscription plan. Just make sure your signal is strong near our nap spot. If it buffers while I’m licking the floor, I expect an apology AND chicken jerky.

Bonus points for the security: it uses bank-level encryption and two-factor authentication. So no one’s hacking in and stealing videos of me doing interpretative zoomies to Celine Dion. Other dogs must never see that footage.

The Good Stuff

• 360° camera catches every move—even squirrel-chasing dreams.
• High-quality alerts for barking, smoke and intruders (like the postie).
• Treat tossing = instant tail wags.
• Cloud video recording and Selfie Alerts for the real stars—us dogs.

The Tail-Dragger Bits

• Subscription is required for almost everything.
• No treat? No love. This only works if it’s loaded, hoomans.
• The initial cost plus subscription might scare off budget-conscious pawrents.

Final Verdict: 4.5/5 Paws

Look, nothing beats having you home with belly rubs on demand, but the Furbo 360° Dog Camera doesn’t come close—it comes really darn close. If you've got a Rottweiler who’s a bit of a velcro pup (ahem, like me), it'll give you both peace of mind. And treats. Can’t forget the treats.

If you’re someone who freaks out every time you have to leave us for more than a pawful of hours, this gizmo might just be your new best friend. You know... after me, obviously.

Stay waggy, hoomans. I’ll be here—keeping an eye on the snack drawer with the same dedication you expect from a professional reviewer like myself.

Big licks and bigger naps,

Thor 🐾