ROTTWEILER BREED STANDARD
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the FCI’s Breed Standard for the rottweiler reads as follows a
Brief Historical Summary
The rottweiler is considered to be one of the oldest dog breeds its origin goes back to Roman times
These dogs were kept us herder or driving dogs
They marched over the alps with the roman legions protecting the humans and driving their cattle in
The region of rot while these dogs met and mix with the native dogs in a natural crossing
the main task of the rottweiler now became the driving and guarding of the herds of cattle and
the defense of their masters and their property
This breed acquired its name from the old free city of Rottweil and was known as the rottweil butchers dog
the Butcher’s bred this type of dog purely for performance and usefulness in Due course a
First-Rate watch and driving dog evolved which could also be used as a drop dog
when at the beginning of the 20th century
Various breeds were needed for police service the rottweiler was amongst those tested
it soon became evident that the breed was highly suitable for the task set by police service and
Therefore they were officially recognized as police dogs in 1910
Rottweiler Breeders Aim at a dog of abundant strength
black coated with clearly defined rich tan markings whose powerful appearance does not lack nobility and
Which is exceptionally well suited to being a companion
service and working dog
General appearance
The rottweiler is a medium to large-sized stalwart dog neither heavy nor light and neither Leggy nor weedy
His correctly proportioned compact and powerful build lead to the conclusion of great strength agility and endurance
important proportions
the length of the Body
Measured from the point of the sternum the breastbone to the asiatic tuberosity should not exceed the height of the withers body at most 15%
Behavior
temperament
Good-natured placid and basic disposition and fond of children very devoted
obedient biddable and eager to work his appearance is natural and rustic his behavior self-assured steady and
fearless
He reacts to his surroundings with Great alertness
Head Cranial region
skull of
Medium Length broad between the Years forehead line moderately arched as seen from the side
Occipital Bone well-developed without being conspicuous
stop
Well defined
Facial region nose well developed more broad than rounds with relatively large nostrils always black
Muzzle the fourth face should appear neither elongated nor shortened in relation to the cranial region
straight Nasal bridge brought at base moderately tapered
Lips black close-fitting corner of the mouth not visible gum as dark as possible
jaws tea
upper and lower Jaw strong and broad
Strong complete dentition 42 teeth with scissor bite the upper incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors
Cheeks zygomatic arches pronounced
eyes of medium-sized Almond Shaped Dark Brown in Color Eyelids close-fitting
Ears
medium-sized pendant
Triangular wide apart set on high with the ears laid forward close to the head the skull appears to be broadened
neck
Strong a fairly well muscled slightly arch
clean free from Flirtiness
without Doula
body
back straight strong and firm
loins short strong and deep
croup
Broad of medium length slightly rounded need a flat nor falling away
chess
Rumi broad and deep
Approximately 50% of the shoulder height with well-developed for chest and well sprung ribs
Belly place not tucked up
Tail in natural condition level an extension of the upper line at ease. Maybe hanging
Limbs for quarters seems from the front the front legs are straight and not placed too closely to each other
The forearm seen from the side stand straight and vertical the slope of the shoulder blade is about 45 degrees to the horizontal
Shoulders well laid back
upper Arm close
fitting to the body
forearm
strongly developed and muscular
pass turn
slightly Springy strong not steep
front feet round tight and well arched
pads hard nails short Black and strong
Hindquarters seen from behind leg straight and not too close together
When standing free obtuse angles are formed between the dog’s upper thigh and the hip bone
The upper thigh on the lower side the lower thigh and the metatarsal
upper thigh
moderately long broad and strongly muscled
lower thigh long
strongly and broadly muscled Siddeley
Hawks Sturdy, well angulated honks not steep
Hind feet slightly longer than the front feet toes strong arched as tight as front feet
gait the
Rottweiler is a trotting dog in the movement the back remains firm and relatively stable
movement harmonious steady full of Energy and unrestricted with good stride
skin
Let’s get on the head
Overall tight fitting when the dog is alert the forehead may be slightly wrinkled
Coat hair the coat of a topcoat and an undercoat the topcoat is of medium length coarse
Dense and flat
The undercoat must not show through the top coat the hair is a little longer on the hind leg
color black with clearly defined markings of a rich tan on the cheeks muzzle throat chest and legs as
Well as over both eyes and under the base of the tail
size, and height pipe at withers for Males is
61 to 62 centimeters is small
65 to 66 centimeters is large
correct Height weight 50 kilograms
61 to 68 centimeters
63 to 64 centimeters medium height
67 – 68 centimeters very large
Height at withers for bitches is 56 to 57 centimeters is small 60 to 61 centimeters is large
correct height weight
approximately 42 kilograms
56 to 60 3 centimeters
58 to 59 centimeters medium height
62 to 63 centimeters very large
False any departure from the foregoing point should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded
Should be an exact proportion to which degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog
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