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The Rottweiler is a race from germany, even though its origins date back to the distant Roman Empire. It is an imposing animal that has been trained for a long time as a shepherd or guardian. He is currently an excellent companion dog.
If you are thinking of adopting an animal of this breed, at some point you will face the controversy that exists about the German and American varieties. Are there different types of Rottweilers or is it just a myth? Keep reading this PeritoAnimal article to know everything about American and German rottweiler, their main differences andcharacteristics of each.
Characteristics of pure rottweiler
The Rottweiler's current appearance comes from the breed's variety that was perfected during the 19th century. Initially it was intended for herding and, during World War I, it served as a police dog.
is a breed of solid, muscular and compact body, which reaches an average weight of 45 kilos. Despite their appearance and weight, they have the typical agility of sheepdogs. These dogs have a lot of energy and love to exercise.
THE coat it is short and in shades that combine black and reddish brown. As for personality, this breed is quite intelligent, which makes it very independent. However, this will not be a problem when training him, as the Rottweiler develops a strong bond with family members. It is also characterized by being protective and loyal.
All this, speaking of general characteristics. For a long time, there has been a controversy about the Rottweiler born and raised outside Germany. To such an extent that varieties such as American and German compete for the position of favorite among fans of this breed. That's why if you want learn to differentiate them, we have gathered below the differences and characteristics of each one.
German Rotweiller - features
The German Rottweiler is not only one born in German territory, but everyone who meets the strict parameters that determine the purity of the breed. Are you wondering who sets these parameters? Since the year 1921 there is the ADRK or Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub, the German club in charge of preserving the purity of this breed.
ADRK is highly strict with respect to rottweiler reproduction. In Germany, it is only allowed to cross country whose Genealogy has been carefully studied to avoid variations in breed characteristics.
According to the standards that establish this association, the male Rottweiler, from the smallest to the giant, must measure between 61 and 68 centimeters, with an ideal weight of 50 kilos; while females must measure between 52 and 62 centimeters, with an ideal weight of 43 kilograms.
The tail is long and the muzzle short, with a robust, compact and massive body, shorter than the American. For a Rottweiler to be considered pure "German", it must have these characteristics. In addition, the ADRK is responsible for carrying out its investigations to grant or not the pedigree certificate, which credits it as an exemplar of Rottweiler without mixing with other breeds.
Find out more about the ADRK rottweiler pattern.
American Rotteiler - Features
At this point, we enter the field of controversy, as many people claim that the American Rottweiler does not really exist as a separate variety, while others say that it is a branch of the breed with clear and definite particulars.
Therefore, the American Rottweiler would surpass the German Rottweiler in size. Not only for its height that can reach 68 or 69 centimeters, but it is also known that many individuals reach up to 80 kilos in weight.
The American is characterized by its short tail and long muzzle. Despite being strong and big, it has a very stylized body. However, does this mean that there really is a Rottweiler sub-race?
In fact, for many experts the difference between German and American lies mainly in the place of birth and in the different controls (or lack thereof) that are implemented at the time of creation. In the United States there is no club in charge of monitoring the reproduction of these dogs, which leads to crossbreeding with other breeds and the propagation of the genes of those individuals that do not meet the characteristics according to the ADRK standard.
Also, the short tail has to do with the mutilation of the same, chosen by many creators. Fortunately, this procedure is not practiced in Germany, as it has been banned in many European countries, considered an unnecessary and cruel act.
Likewise, the gigantic size and weight of the American, which sometimes even doubles the size of the German, is due to the fact that, generally, Americans prefer to pair the largest puppies in their litters, propagating these measurements, distancing themselves from the standards normal.
If you are considering adopting a Rottweiler or if you already have one, remember that it is considered a potentially dangerous dog in different countries, and that its ownership requires one. liability insurance it's the muzzle use in public spaces. Don't forget to check these details before adoption.