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Date of Publication of the original valid standard : 06.04.2000
| Origin: |
Germany |
| Utilization: |
Companion,
Security and Working Dog |
| Classification
FCI: |
Group
2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type and Swiss
Mountain and Cattle dogs) 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 defence 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 point of the sternum (breast-bone)
to the ischiatic tuberosity, should not exceed the height at the
withers by, at most, 15 %.
Behavior And Character:
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 behaviour self-assured, steady and fearless.
He reacts to his surroundings with great alertness.
| Head
/ Cranial Region |
| Skull: |
Of
medium length, the skull 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: |
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. |
| Jaw: |
Upper
and lower jaw strong and broad. |
| Cheeks: |
Zeugmatic
arches pronounced. |
| Teeth: |
Strong
complete dentition (42 teeth) with scissor bite, the upper
incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors. |
| 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
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| Strong,
of fair length, well muscled, slightly arched, clean, free
from throatiness, without dewlap. |
| Body
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| Back: |
Straight, strong,
firm. |
| Loins: |
Short,
strong and deep. |
| Croup: |
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 fore-chest 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. |
| Limbs
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| Forequarters: |
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
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. |
| Pasterns: |
Slightly springy,
strong, not steep. |
| Fore
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 well muscled. |
| Lower
Thigh: |
Long, strongly
and broadly muscled, sinewy. |
| Hind
Feet: |
Slightly longer
than the front feet. Toes strong, arched, as tight as front
feet. |
| Gait
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| 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. |
| Skin
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| Skin
On The Head: |
Overall
tight fitting. When the dog is alert, the forehead may be
slightly wrinkled. |
| Coat
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| Texture
Of Coat: |
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. |
| Colour: |
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. |
| Height
And Weight |
| Males
Shoulder Height: |
Is
61 - 68 CM
61 - 62 CM Is Small
63 - 64 CM Is Medium
65 - 66 CM Is Large = Correct Height
67 - 68 CM Is Very Large |
| Males
Weight: |
Approximately
50 KG |
| Females
Shoulder Height: |
Is
56 - 63 CM
56 - 57 CM Is Small
58 - 59 CM Is Medium
60 - 61 CM Is Large = Correct Height
62 - 63 CM Is Very Large |
| Females
Weight: |
Approximately
42 KG |
| Faults
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| 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,
racy, weedy appearance. Light in bone and muscle. |
| Head: |
Hound-type
head. Narrow, light, too short, too long or coarse head.
Flat forehead. Lack of stop or too little. |
| Foreface: |
Long
or pointed muzzle; split nose; roman nose or dished nose;
aquiline nose; pale or spotted nose (butterfly nose). |
| Lips: |
Pendulous,
pink or patchy; corner of lips visible. |
| Jaws: |
Narrow
lower jaw. |
| Cheeks: |
Strongly
protruding cheeks. |
| Bite: |
Pincer
bite. |
| Ears: |
Set
on too low, heavy, long, slack or turned backwards. Also
flying ears or ears not carried symmetrically. |
| Eyes: |
Light,
showing how, deep set. Also round eyes. |
| 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: |
Croup
too sloping, too short, too flat or too long. |
| Chest: |
Flat
ribbed or barrel shaped. Lack of spring. |
| 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 straight pasterns. Splayed feet. Too flat or
too arched toes. Deformed toes. Light coloured nails. |
| Hindquarters: |
Flat
thighs, hocks too close, cow hocks or open hocked. Joints
with too little or too much angulations. Dewclaws. |
| Skin: |
Wrinkles
on head. |
| Coat: |
Soft,
too short or too long. Wavy coat, lack of undercoat. |
| Colour: |
Mis-marking.
Smudged, not clearly defined markings. Markings which are
too spread out. |
| Disqualifying
Faults |
| General: |
Marked
reversal of sexual type, i.e. feminine dogs or masculine
bitches. |
| Behavior: |
Anxious,
shy, cowardly, gun-shy, vicious, excessively suspicious,
nervous animals. |
| Eyes: |
Entropion,
ectropion, yellow eyes, different coloured eyes. |
| Teeth: |
Overshot
or undershot bite, way mouth; missing one incisive tooth,
one canine, one premolar and one molar. |
| Coat
Texture: |
Very
long or wavy coat. |
| Coat
Colour: |
Dogs
which do not show the typical Rottweiler coloring or black
with tan markings. White markings. |
| N.B.: |
Males
must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended
into the scrotum. |
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