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OriginOrigin: Germany
Utilization: Companion, service and working dog
Classification FCI:
Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type and Swiss Mountain- and
Cattle Dogs and other breeds)
Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type with working trial
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 as herder or driving dogs. They
marched over the Alps with the Roman legions, protecting the humans and driving
their cattle. In the region of Rottweil, these dogs met and mixed 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 butcher's dog".
The butchers 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 draught dog. When, at the beginning of the twentieth
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 tasks 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 size, stalwart dog, neither heavy nor light
and neither leggy nor weedy. His correctly proportioned, compact and powerful
build leads to the conclusion of great strength, agility and endurance.
Important
Proportions:
The length of the body, measured from the sternum (breast-bone) to the ischiatic
tuberosity, should not exceed the height at the withers by, at most, 15 %.
Behavior /
Temperament:
Good natured, placid in 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.
Of medium length, broad
between the ears. Forehead line moderately arched as seen from the side.
Occipital bone well developed without being conspicuous
Stop:
Well defined
Facial
Region:
Nose:
Nose well developed,
more broad than round with relatively large nostrils, always black
Muzzle:
The foreface should
appear neither elongated nor shortened in relation to the cranial
region. Straight nasal bridge, broad at base, moderately tapered. Lips:
Black, close fitting, corner of the mouth not visible, gum as dark as
possible.
Jaws /
Teeth:
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 size, 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, of fair length,
well muscled, slightly arched, free from throatiness, without dewlap.
Broad, of medium length,
slightly rounded. Neither flat nor falling away.
Chest:
Roomy, broad and deep
(approximately 50 % of the shoulder height) with well developed
forechest and well sprung ribs.
Belly:
Flanks not tucked up.
Tail:
In natural condition,
level in extension of the upper line; at ease may be hanging. USRC
Adopted Exception: Docked at the first or second joint within 7 days of
birth or left in its natural state.
Seen from the front, the
front legs are straight and not placed too closely to each other. The
forearm, seen from the side, stands straight. 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.
Pasterns:
Slightly springy,
strong, not steep.
Front feet:
Round, tight and well
arched; pads hard; nails short, black and strong.
Hindquarters:
Seen from behind, legs
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 and the lower thigh and the metatarsal.
Upper
thigh:
Moderately long, broad
and strongly muscled.
Lower
thigh:
Lower thigh: Long,
strongly and broadly muscled at top, sinewy.
Hocks:
Sturdy well angulated
hocks; 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 movement the back remains firm and relatively stable.
Movement harmonious, steady, full of energy and unrestricted, with good
stride.
The coat consists of a
top coat and an undercoat. The top coat 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 hindlegs.
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.
Any departure from the
foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with
which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its
degree.
General
appearance:
Light, weedy, leggy
appearance. Light in bone and muscle.
Head:
Hound-type head. Narrow,
light, too short, long or coarse head. Flat forehead (lack of stop or
too little stop).
Foreface:
Long or pointed muzzle;
split nose; Roman nose (convex nasal bridge) or dish-faced (concave
nasal bridge); aquiline nose; pale or spotted nose (butterfly nose).
Lips:
Pendulous, pink or
patchy; corner of lips visible.
Jaws:
Narrow lower jaw.
Bite:
Pincer bite. (level
bite)
Cheeks:
Strongly protruding.
Eyes:
Light, deep set. Also
too full and round eyes; loose eye-lids.
Ears:
Set on too low, heavy,
long, slack or turned backwards. Also flying ears or ears not carried
symmetrically.
Neck:
Too long, thin, lacking
muscle. Showing dewlap or throaty.
Body:
Too long, too short or
too narrow.
Back:
Too long, weak;
sway-back or roach back.
Croup:
Too sloping, too short,
too flat or too long.
Chest:
Flat ribbed or barrel
shaped. Too narrow behind.
Tail:
Set on too high or too
low.
Forequarters:
Narrow or crooked front
legs. Steep shoulder placement. Loose or out at elbow. Too long, too
short or too straight in upper arm. Weak or steep pastern. Splayed feet.
Too flat or too arched toes. Deformed toes. Light colored nails.
Hindquarters:
Flat thighs, hocks too
close, cow hocks or barrel hocks. Joints with too little or too much
angulation. Dewclaws.
Skin:
Wrinkles on head.
Coat:
Soft, too short or too
long. Wavy coat; lack of undercoat.
Color:
Markings of incorrect
color, not clearly defined. Markings which are too spread out.
