Why do some Rottweilers have white on their chest?

Answer 1

You can't. It's part of the dog. Accept your dog for who he or she is, don't discriminate him or her because of fur colouring. As they age, darker-fured dogs will experience lightening of the fur in some areas, just like humans getting grey hair. You can't control genetics or nature.

Answer 2

A Rottweilers colouration should be black and tan according to the breed standards. Pups are being born a lot more frequently with a white flash (Patch) on their chest. Many believe it to be a genetic fault and it doesn't necessarily mean that the dog isn't a pure bred rottweiler. It would probably be considered undesirable in the show ring and for breeding, because it doesn't fit the breed standard; Although many believe that the odd few white hairs is considered acceptable, where as a white patch would not be. On saying that, if your dog is just a pet, then you have nothing to worry about as you still have a beautiful breed of dog. In some cases very small patches of white, have been known to grow out.

Answer 3

One user said i means they are not pure Rottweilers . This is far from the truth . It does however mean they have a genetic fault . if you are looking for a show dog this would not be the one to show . if this is just a pet you still have a pure Rottweiler just with a slight fault according to breed standards .

Answer 4

its called a genetic mutation in the "blueprints" for a dogs markings. Its completely normal, its just the same as people with blue eyes vs brown.1

Answer 5

if it purebred its no supposto have white none at all

Answer 6

Well that means that they arent a purebreed rottweilers.All rottweilers have the same coloring

Answer 7

Its nothing wrong with the dog, just a slight pigmentation and frowned upon by breeders.

Answer 8

Genetics.