A standard of perfection is the
guide by which we evaluate and
judge members of a specific breed of
dog. Based on the accepted
standard from the country of
the breed's origin.
guide by which we evaluate and
judge members of a specific breed of
dog. Based on the accepted
standard from the country of
the breed's origin.
Size: Males, 24" to 27". Females 22"
to 25". Proportion should be
considered rather than
height alone. The length of
the body, from the breast
bone {sternum} to the rear
egde of the pelvis {ischium} is
slightly longer than the
height of the dog at the
withers; the most desirable
proportion being as 10 to 9 .
Depth of chest should be fifty
percent of the height.
to 25". Proportion should be
considered rather than
height alone. The length of
the body, from the breast
bone {sternum} to the rear
egde of the pelvis {ischium} is
slightly longer than the
height of the dog at the
withers; the most desirable
proportion being as 10 to 9 .
Depth of chest should be fifty
percent of the height.
Head: Of medium
length, broad
between the ears,
forehead line seen in
profile is moderatley
arched. Cheekbones
and stop well
developed; length of
the muzzle should
not exceed distance
between stop and
occiput. Skull is
preffered dry;
however, some
wrinkling may
occur when dog is
alert.
length, broad
between the ears,
forehead line seen in
profile is moderatley
arched. Cheekbones
and stop well
developed; length of
the muzzle should
not exceed distance
between stop and
occiput. Skull is
preffered dry;
however, some
wrinkling may
occur when dog is
alert.
Serious Faults: Lack
of proportion,
undersize, oversize.
of proportion,
undersize, oversize.
Lips: Always black;
corners tightly
closed. Inner mouth
pigment is dark. A
pink mouth is to be
penalized.
corners tightly
closed. Inner mouth
pigment is dark. A
pink mouth is to be
penalized.
Muzzle: Bridge is
straight, broad at
base with slight
tapering towards
tip. Nose is broad
rather than round,
with black nostrils.
straight, broad at
base with slight
tapering towards
tip. Nose is broad
rather than round,
with black nostrils.
Eyes oF medium size,
moderatley deep set,
almond shaped with
well fitting lids. Iris
of uniform color ,
from medium to
dark brown, the
darker shade
always preffered.
moderatley deep set,
almond shaped with
well fitting lids. Iris
of uniform color ,
from medium to
dark brown, the
darker shade
always preffered.
Teeth: 42 in number
{20 upper and 22
lower} , strong,
correctly placed,
meeting in a scissor
bite, lower incisors
touching inside of
upper incisors.
{20 upper and 22
lower} , strong,
correctly placed,
meeting in a scissor
bite, lower incisors
touching inside of
upper incisors.
Serious Faults:
Yellow {bird of prey
} eyes; eyes not of the
same color; eyes
unequal in size or
shape. Hairless lids.
Disqualifying faults:
Ectropian,
Entropian, Hairless
eye lids
Yellow {bird of prey
} eyes; eyes not of the
same color; eyes
unequal in size or
shape. Hairless lids.
Disqualifying faults:
Ectropian,
Entropian, Hairless
eye lids
serious faults: Any
missing teeth , level
bite.
Disqualifications :
undershot ,
overshot, four or
more missing teeth.
missing teeth , level
bite.
Disqualifications :
undershot ,
overshot, four or
more missing teeth.
Neck; Powerful, well
muscled, moderatley
long with slight
arch and with-out
loose skin.
muscled, moderatley
long with slight
arch and with-out
loose skin.
Body: top line is firm
and level, extending
in straight line from
withers to croup.
and level, extending
in straight line from
withers to croup.
Brisket: deep
reaching to elbow.
reaching to elbow.
Chest: Roomy, broad
with well
pronounced
forechest.
with well
pronounced
forechest.
Loin: short, deep and
well muscled,
well muscled,
Ribs; well sprung
Croup: Broad ,
Medium length,
slightly sloping.
Medium length,
slightly sloping.
tail: Normally
carried in
horizontal position,
giving an impression
of an elongation of
topline. Carried
slightly above
horizontal when
dog is excited. Some
dogs are born
without a tail, or
very short stub, Tail
is normally docked
short close to the
body. The set of the
tail is more
important than
length.
carried in
horizontal position,
giving an impression
of an elongation of
topline. Carried
slightly above
horizontal when
dog is excited. Some
dogs are born
without a tail, or
very short stub, Tail
is normally docked
short close to the
body. The set of the
tail is more
important than
length.
Forequarters:
Shoulder blade
long, well laid back
at 45 degree angle.
Elbows tight , well
under body.
Distance from the
withers to elbow
and elbow to
ground is equal.
Shoulder blade
long, well laid back
at 45 degree angle.
Elbows tight , well
under body.
Distance from the
withers to elbow
and elbow to
ground is equal.
Legs; Strong
developed with
straight heavy bone.
not set closely
together.
developed with
straight heavy bone.
not set closely
together.
Pasterns; Strong,
springy, and almost
perpendicular to
ground.
springy, and almost
perpendicular to
ground.
Front feet: Round,
compact, well
arched toes ,
turning neither in
nor out. Pads thick
and hard., nails
short strong and
black/ dewclaws
may be removed.
compact, well
arched toes ,
turning neither in
nor out. Pads thick
and hard., nails
short strong and
black/ dewclaws
may be removed.
Hindquarters:
Angulation of
hindquarters
balances that of
forequarters.
Angulation of
hindquarters
balances that of
forequarters.
Upper thigh: Fairly
long, broad and
well muscled.
long, broad and
well muscled.
Stifle Joint:
Moderately
angulated.
Moderately
angulated.
Lower Thigh: Long, powerful, extensively
muscled leading into a strong hock
joint; metatarsus nearly perpendicular
to ground. Viewed from rear, hind legs
are straight and wide enough apart to
fit in with a properly built body.
muscled leading into a strong hock
joint; metatarsus nearly perpendicular
to ground. Viewed from rear, hind legs
are straight and wide enough apart to
fit in with a properly built body.
Back feet; Somewhat
longer than front
feet, well arched
toes turning neither
in nor out. Declaws
must be removed if
present.
longer than front
feet, well arched
toes turning neither
in nor out. Declaws
must be removed if
present.
Coat: Outer coat is straight coarse,
dense, medium length, lying flat.
Undercoat must be present on neck
and thighs , but should not show
through the outer coat. The
rottweiler should be exhibited in a
natural condition without trimming ,
except to remove whiskers if desired.
dense, medium length, lying flat.
Undercoat must be present on neck
and thighs , but should not show
through the outer coat. The
rottweiler should be exhibited in a
natural condition without trimming ,
except to remove whiskers if desired.
Fault: Wavy Coat.
Disqualification:
Long Coat
Disqualification:
Long Coat
Color: Always Black with rust to mahagony
markings. The borderline between black and rust
should be clearly defined. the markings should be
located as follows: a spot over each eye; on cheek; as
a strip around each side of the muzzle, but not on
the bridge of nose or throat;triangular mark on
either side of breatbone ; on forelegs from carpus
downward to toes; on inside of rear legs showing
down the front of stifle and broadening out in
front of rear legs from hock to toes, but not
completely eliminating black from back of legs;
under tail. black penciling markings on toes. the
undercoat is gray or black.Quantity and location
of rust markings is important and should not
exceed ten percent of body color. insufficient or
excessive markings should be penalized.
markings. The borderline between black and rust
should be clearly defined. the markings should be
located as follows: a spot over each eye; on cheek; as
a strip around each side of the muzzle, but not on
the bridge of nose or throat;triangular mark on
either side of breatbone ; on forelegs from carpus
downward to toes; on inside of rear legs showing
down the front of stifle and broadening out in
front of rear legs from hock to toes, but not
completely eliminating black from back of legs;
under tail. black penciling markings on toes. the
undercoat is gray or black.Quantity and location
of rust markings is important and should not
exceed ten percent of body color. insufficient or
excessive markings should be penalized.
Serious Faults: excessive Markings;
white markings any place on dog {
a few hairs do not constitute a
marking} light colored markings.
Disqualifications: any base color
other than black; total absence
of markings.
white markings any place on dog {
a few hairs do not constitute a
marking} light colored markings.
Disqualifications: any base color
other than black; total absence
of markings.
Gait: The Rottweiler is a trotter. The motion
is harmonious , sure, powerful and
unhindered, with a strong forereach and
a powerful rear drive. Front and rear are
thrown neither in nor out, as the imprint
of hindfeet should touch that of forefeet.
In a trot, the forequarters and
hindquarters are mutually coordinated
while the back remains firm; as speed is
increased legs will converge under body
towards a center line.
is harmonious , sure, powerful and
unhindered, with a strong forereach and
a powerful rear drive. Front and rear are
thrown neither in nor out, as the imprint
of hindfeet should touch that of forefeet.
In a trot, the forequarters and
hindquarters are mutually coordinated
while the back remains firm; as speed is
increased legs will converge under body
towards a center line.
Character: The Rottweiler should possess a
fearless expression with a self assured
aloofness that does not lend itself to
immediate and indiscriminate friendships. He
has an inherent desire to protect home and
family , and is an intelligent dog of extreme
hardness and adaptability with a strong
willingness to work. Judge shall dismiss
from the ring any shy or vicious Rottweiler.
Shyness: A dog shall be judged
fundamentally shy if , refusing to stand for
examination it shrinks away from the judge ;
if it fears an approach from the rear; if it
shies at sudden or unusual noises to a
marked degree.
Viciousness: A dog that attacks or attempts
to attack either the judge or the handler is
definitley vicious. an aggressive or
belligerent attitude towards other dogs
shall not be deemed viciousness.
fearless expression with a self assured
aloofness that does not lend itself to
immediate and indiscriminate friendships. He
has an inherent desire to protect home and
family , and is an intelligent dog of extreme
hardness and adaptability with a strong
willingness to work. Judge shall dismiss
from the ring any shy or vicious Rottweiler.
Shyness: A dog shall be judged
fundamentally shy if , refusing to stand for
examination it shrinks away from the judge ;
if it fears an approach from the rear; if it
shies at sudden or unusual noises to a
marked degree.
Viciousness: A dog that attacks or attempts
to attack either the judge or the handler is
definitley vicious. an aggressive or
belligerent attitude towards other dogs
shall not be deemed viciousness.
Faults: The foregoing is a description of the
ideal Rottweiler. Any structural fault that
detracts from the above described working
dog must be penalized to the extent of the
deviation.
Disqualifications: Under shot, four or more
missing teeth . Long Coat . Any base color
other than black. Total absence of markings.
ideal Rottweiler. Any structural fault that
detracts from the above described working
dog must be penalized to the extent of the
deviation.
Disqualifications: Under shot, four or more
missing teeth . Long Coat . Any base color
other than black. Total absence of markings.
