Why do German Rottweilers look much better than the average American Rottweiler?

So why do many German Rottweilers look much better than the average American Rottweiler?

Why are so many Rottweilers imported from Germany?

Why do German Rottweilers have thick bones, an impressive body, and blocky heads?

The answer is simple: they are bred better. In Germany, the ADRK, which is the Rottweiler club of Germany, has very strict rules and guidelines when it comes to breeding Rottweilers. Only the best are allowed to breed, and these are those that adhere to the standard, are healthy, obtain good hips scores, are equipped with good nerves, and pass several breed-qualification tests. Pretty impressive, huh? It's no wonder these Rottweilers are so stunning and so often blessed with impressive temperaments!

Key-Note: The ADRK standard puts an emphasis on the fact this breed must be good-natured, placid, and fond of children; a far cry from the vicious Rottweiler portrayed by the media that eat children for lunch!

Roman Rottweilers

So, your Rottweiler loves pizza, lasagna and spaghetti, plays soccer, and listens to Pavarotti music when he has a chance? Is he proud of having accompanied Roman soldiers along with their herds of cows in his past? If your ears prick up upon hearing "Roman Rottweiler," don't get too excited. Unless your Rottweiler was born in Rome, you have most likely been a scam victim.

What About Other Types of Rottweilers?

There are also several other types of Rottweilers. Let's take a critical look at these Rottweilers so we can determine what the real Rottweiler is and how to stay away from unethical breeders trying to make a quick buck.

Tailed Rottweilers

It's common for people to ask "what breed is your dog?" when they see a Rottweiler with a tail. Some people are so accustomed to the docked look that when they see a Rottweiler with a tail, they quickly assume it must be a different breed of dog. Many do not even know that Rottweilers are actually born with a tail (which is—sadly—usually docked when the pup is three days old).

You see more and more Rottweilers with tails lately, as people start realizing how beautiful and stunning this breed looks when they are left as nature intended. A tail is often a sign that a Rottweiler may have come from Germany since there, the practice of tail docking has been banned since 1999. Indeed, the ADRK standard calls for a tail in natural condition—not docked.

Rare Rottweilers

If you hear about a breeder selling "rare Rottweilers," run away! "Rare" often means a far cry from the standard and can often be a sign that the Rottweiler may have even been mixed with other breeds to obtain color and size variances. In this case, you would be spending your money on a mutt! Let's take a looks at some "rare Rottweilers."

• Red Rottweilers: There is no such thing as a "red Rottweiler." According to the breed standard, a Rottweiler must be "black with clearly defined markings of a rich tan." Any other colors are not admitted; it's as simple as that!

• Blue or Albino Rottweilers: The same applies here as above, and this goes for other colors as well.

• Long-Haired Rottweilers: As stunning as these specimens may look, they are not acceptable by the standard. Indeed, according to the American Kennel Club, long hair in a Rottie is considered a disqualification. If you come by a breeder selling a long-haired Rottie, they should not be asking a higher price for them. While a long-haired pup may occasionally pop up in a litter of standard Rotts, an ethical breeder should actually ask considerably less for it since it is not "showable" and doesn't adhere to the breed standard.

Real Rottweilers

So, who are the real Rottweilers and how can you avoid "imitations" and rarities? The real Rottweiler is a specimen that adheres to the standard for perfection created by ADRK. It is upon this standard that all other standards, including the American and British standards, are based, explains Richard G. Beauchamp in the book Rottweilers for Dummies. Some slight differences may be that ADRK calls for slightly higher specimens and natural tails.

Code-of-ethics breeders breed so that the Rottweiler adheres to this standard. Put a Rottweiler obtained by a serious code-of-ethics breeder adhering to the AKC standard in the United States next to a Rottweiler obtained by a German breeder adhering to the ADRK standard. You should hardly be able to tell them apart. Indeed, no matter the country of origin, the best representatives of the Rottweiler breed come from ethical breeders who adhere to the standard.

So, how many types of Rottweiler are ultimately there? The answer is two: the well-bred ones and the badly bred ones. The type you choose is ultimately up to you.

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