5 Different Kinds of Rottweilers
explore the world five different kinds of Rottweilers German Rottweiler American Rottweiler Roman Rottweiler and all these labels refer to the same black and tan dog the answer really depends on who you ask while your Rottweiler cannot talk you may notice a German accent when he barks or he may pick up an American accent when living abroad number one American Rottweilers if your Rottweiler has started speaking some slang and adores vanilla ice cream and apple pie most likely you have an American Rottweiler all jokes aside you may have heard that American Rottweilers are tall leggy and lacked the distinct blocky head expected in the Rottweiler breed the truth is that an American Rottweiler is simply a Rottweiler born in the United States according to our CK kennels a non breeding kennel in East Texas unfortunately though indiscriminate breeding in the United States has caused the spread of many Rottweilers who do not conform to the breed standard number two German Rottweiler you may have heard about the German Rottweiler a breed that loves Brad Wurst and beer and most of all boasts thick bones a big blocky head and an imposing stocky body the truth is that German Rottweilers are simply Rottweilers born in Germany just as American Rottweilers are Rottweilers born in the States these Rottweilers may appear to be different from the American Rottweiler for the simple fact that a DRK which is the Rottweiler Club of Germany is very selective about the dogs allowed to reproduce indeed breeding specimens must pass rigorous physical and temperamental requirements before the owners may breed them the Rotti is calm trainable courageous and devoted to their owner and family they have a reliable temperament protective he will defend his family fiercely these are strong fighters that seem immune to pain serious steady and confident firm and careful training is essential for this breed otherwise you may end up with a very powerful and overly aggressive dog yet they can with proper handling also be loyal loving and very rewarding companions they require owners who can handle their massive size the rowdy is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament they are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police military and customs work over many centuries because of their size training should begin fairly young while the dog is still small and great care should be taken to ensure that the dog is not made vicious this breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy they can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places when the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained it will be a good play mate for the children it will accept cats and other household pets as long as the dog has had a positive experience with them while it was young Rottweilers are powerful dog with compact muscular bodies that can move with amazing speed and agility they are typically black in color with mahogany to tan markings on their cheeks paws muzzle and legs most of these dogs have their tails docked at the first joint at an early age the average size of male Rottweilers is 24 27 inches 61 to 69 centimeters tall with a weight of 95 130 pounds 43 to 59 kilograms female Rottweilers are typically 20 to 25 inches 56 to 60 3 centimeters tall with a weight of 85 115 pounds 38 to 52 kilograms females also produce unusually large litters of around 1012 puppies Rottweilers thick medium length outer coats conceal they’re fine under coats by brushing these coats daily with a firm bristle brush you can keep them looking glossy and smooth Rottweilers are mild shedders and should only be bathed when it becomes necessary Germany is the birthplace of the Rottweiler and to this day the best Rottweilers in the world are still bred in Germany or are from imported German Rottweilers number three Roman Rottweiler the Roman Rottweiler looks like most Rottweilers but also resembles a mastiff it’s big broad head with some wrinkles leads to a wide square muzzle small almond shaped eyes are slightly set back in their massive head their large ears like lows to their head and hang down the sides of their face their massive necks are covered in rolls of excess skin their necks lead into a very powerful and very large body the breeds long muscular legs end in huge feet but their tail is normally docked very short coat colors for the breed are the standard black and brown black and varieties of red on occasion red and Dan coats can be found regardless of the color their coats can be smooth or blush the Roman Rottweiler is generally the same as standard Rottweilers only more mastiff like flock Guardian type in appearance and temperament they have a large noble impressive heavy robust massive powerful body the head is broad heavy and strong with some wrinkling the skull is broad and large with a broad back skull that stops deep and is well defined the muzzle should be broad full and square the lips are well-developed thick with moderate folds and pendulous lower lips the muzzle is full with a scissor bite the eyes are almond shaped set deep expressive well apart and dark the ears are pendant triangular carried forward and set well apart the ear leather is thick and the fur is soft the nose is wide and black this breeds 42 teeth are large and strong the neck is powerful well muscled moderately arched and with a dewlap the chest is broad deep and a well pronounced for chest with well sprung oval ribs the hindquarters are powerful muscular the front feet are compact and well arched the tail may be docked leaving one or two vertebrae or left natural if left natural it is curled over the back when excited or moving the dewclaws may be cut back and dewclaws double dewclaws are common at birth the coat is thick and ranges from smooth to blush it may be long but it is not desired a thick plush coat is desired for a rowdy working as a flock Guardian the coat color is black tan black rust black dark rust black mahogany and can also come in red tan blue tan or black other colors are accepted in the Roman rottweiler but not desirable the Roman Rottweiler is a loyal family dog family members are the only people this breed cares about strangers should not get close to this dog or their family because this dog is extremely protective and aggressive children in the family will be fine around this breed but around strange children Roman Rottweilers should not be trusted unfamiliar dogs will often be threatened or even attacked by these dogs training and socialization are absolutely necessary for these often intense guard dogs however with the right training this breed can be sweet and loving Roman Rottweilers are devoted to their family but are most definitely not for everyone family members will receive lots of affection and love from this massive dog being around children in the family is fine but unfamiliar children should not be around this dog aggressive tendencies are obvious with other dogs and strangers because of the breeds overprotective nature intense exercise should be done every day to keep these dogs happy an owner with plenty of time and patience is important for socializing and training the Roman Rottweilers an apartment in the city or a farm in the country is fine for these gentle with the family dogs number four rare Rottweilers every now and then you may stumble on a breeder claiming to so valuable and highly prized Rottweilers red blue or albino Rottweilers may occasionally be advertised as highly desirable specimens as enticing as these dogs may appear to be they are not Rottweilers by standard and are believed to be the outcome of breeding a Rottweiler with a dog of another breed other rare Rottweilers include long-haired Rottweilers which are considered a disqualification according to the American Kennel Club bred standard number five tailed Rottweilers when people see a Rottweiler with a natural tail they often question if this is a different type of a Rottweiler or a different breed altogether Rottweilers with tales are just Rottweilers with tails many German Rottweilers are seen with tails because since 1999 the practice of docking tails has been banned in Germany the ADR case standard therefore calls for a Rottweiler with a tail in natural condition whereas the American Kennel Club standards calls for a tail docked short however the set of the tail is more important than length more and more breeders are starting to show tailed Rottweilers and we’re docking is permitted docked or natural remains purely a personal preference
