How do you identify rottweiler dog?

Answer 1

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Telling the difference between a purebreed and a mixed breed can sometimes be tough. If you received the dog from a Privately licensed breeder who was able to provide documentation of the dog's pedigree then chances are it is a purebreed. If you received the dog from another source other than a licensed breeder I would suggest going to the AKC.website and looking up the overall standard if your dog meets *most* of the requirements then chances are it is purebreed... *just keep in mind the standards are set to what is acceptable in the show ring, slight variations may occur.. Also keep in mind that unless the dog came from a respectable breeder who is able to provide you with a complete history on the dog you may never be able to prove whether your dog is a pureblood or not.

A DNA test can actually tell you whether the rottie is a mix or a pure bred. This was actually done in the USA to check on an errant breeder who sold a mix for a pure bred and who then was willing to compensate the new owners!!!

Answer 2

There are several ways you can check this. Firstly, does the Dog have Kennel Club papers? These would tell you what breed the Dog is. Secondly, does your Dog look like a Rottweiler? They are a relatively large breed with black-and-tan markings, they are heavy, muscular, have a large head and generally have a docked tail. Lastly, you could have a DNA test done. These cost around £100 but are very accurate in what breed your Dog is and also tell you if your Dog is a crossbred.

Answer 3

Well your breeder should have told you its a Rottweiler or not.

Here is the breed standard. If your dog doesn't match any of these then he isn't full Rottweiler.

General Appearance

Above average size, stalwart dog. Correctly proportioned, compact and powerful form, permitting great strength, manoeuvrability and endurance.

Characteristics

Appearance displays boldness and courage. Self-assured and fearless. Calm gaze should indicate good humour.

Temperament

Good natured, not nervous, aggressive or vicious; courageous, biddable, with natural guarding instincts.

Head and Skull

Head medium length, skull broad between ears. Forehead moderately arched as seen from side. Occipital bone well developed but not conspicuous. Cheeks well boned and muscled but not prominent. Skin on head not loose, although it may form a moderate wrinkle when attentive. Muzzle fairly deep with topline level, and length of muzzle in relation to distance from well defined stop to occiput to be as 2 to 3. Nose well developed with proportionately large nostrils, always black.

Eyes

Medium size, almond-shaped, dark brown in colour, light eye undesirable, eyelids close fitting.

Ears

Pendant, small in proportion rather than large, set high and wide apart, lying flat and close to cheek.

Mouth

Teeth strong, complete dentition with scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Flews black and firm, falling gradually away towards corners of mouth, which do not protrude excessively.

Neck

Of fair length, strong, round and very muscular. Slightly arched, free from throatiness.

Forequarters

Shoulders well laid back, long and sloping, elbows well let down, but not loose. Legs straight, muscular, with plenty of bone and substance. Pasterns sloping slightly forward.

Body

Chest roomy, broad and deep with well sprung ribs. Depth of brisket will not be more, and not much less than 50 per cent of shoulder height. Back straight, strong and not too long, ratio of shoulder height to length of body should be as 9 is to 10, loins short, strong and deep, flanks not tucked up. Croup of proportionate length, and broad, very slightly sloping.

Hindquarters

Upper thigh not too short, broad and strongly muscled. Lower thigh well muscled at top, strong and sinewy below. Stifles fairly well bent. Hocks well angulated without exaggeration, metatarsals not completely vertical. Strength and soundness of hock highly desirable.

Feet

Strong, round and compact with toes well arched. Hindfeet somewhat longer than front. Pads very hard, toenails short, dark and strong.

Tail

Previously customarily docked.

Docked: Docked at first joint. Strong and not set too low. Normally carried horizontally but slightly above horizontal when dog is alert.

Undocked: Strong and not set too low. Normally carried horizontally but slightly above horizontal when dog is alert. May hang when dog is at rest.

Gait/Movement

Conveys an impression of supple strength, endurance and purpose. While back remains firm and stable there is a powerful hindthrust and good stride. First and foremost, movement should be harmonious, positive and unrestricted.

Coat

Consists of top coat and undercoat. Top coat is of medium length, coarse and flat. Undercoat, essential on the neck and thighs, should not show through top coat. Hair may also be a little longer on the back of the forelegs and breechings. Long or excessively wavy coat highly undesirable.

Colour

Black with clearly defined markings as follows: a spot over each eye, on cheeks, as a strip around each side of muzzle, but not on bridge of nose, on throat, two clear triangles on either side of the breast bone, on forelegs from carpus downward to toes, on inside of rear legs from hock to toes, but not completely eliminating black from back of legs, under tail. Colour of markings from rich tan to mahogany and should not exceed 10 per cent of body colour. White marking is highly undesirable. Black pencil markings on toes are desirable. Undercoat is grey, fawn, or black.

Size

Males height at shoulder: between 63-69 cms (25-27 ins); Females between 58-64 cms (23-25 ins). Height should always be considered in relation to general appearance.

Faults

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 and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Answer 4

You can normally tell by the pedigree, and also if it has been registered into a Kennel Club. If they are not available, your vet would be able to tell you more.

Answer 5

Id go and ask a dog specealist are a vertenarian.

Answer 6

Rottweiler's usually have a very distinct pattern/color scheme. The body will be black. The under belly, lower face, and paws will be a brown/tan color.