The German Rottweiler

I can imagine a lot of you have seen; "For Sale: German Rottweilers". We have had A LOT of people message us, loving our "German Rottweilers". Well, I hate to break it to some of you, but most of our dogs are not German. Yes; the Rottweiler originates from Germany (but now a days), they're being bred everywhere in the world and that is the real important part. 

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A German Rottweiler is not just a big bulky head, big bone structure, shorter muzzle. A German Rottweiler is and isn't the "bigger" Rottweiler many may think. The German Rottweiler will look big, medium, or smaller. The German Rottweiler does NOT depend on looks; it depends on where it was bred (Germany). To tell what a German Rottweiler is, look at what kennel it belongs to or originates from. The true German Rottweiler is under the ADRK. 

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That's it? A German Rottweiler is only German if it was born in Germany? Yes! A lot of breeders will advertise a new breeding with a "German Rottweiler puppies" or "German Rottweiler parents". This can be false. Some breeders don't actually know the difference and (to their ignorance), advertise the "German" lines to their kennel.

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Some breeders may ask you (as the consumer/new pet owner), 

"what kind of Rottweiler are you looking for? German or Serbian/Croatian?

Since you now know (it all depends on parents birth of origin), the breeder is referring to what you want the Rottweiler for. To explain the German Rottweiler: most breeders know that the German Rottweiler (ADRK), puts every breeding Rottweiler through a breed suitability and companion dog test(s). These tests have to be passed in order for that desired Rottweiler to produce offspring. These tests are: BH (Begleithundeprufung) companion dog test, IPO trials, ZTP (Zuchttauglichkeitprufung) breed suitability test, dog shows, or workshop for breeders with expertise tests as well as the acceptance of the breeding station through the breed warren. All of these tests are to ensure the the two parents of the litter are bettering the breed through their offspring (not continuing undesirable traits to the puppies). The ADRK is the original kennel club for the Rottweiler, producing great Rottweilers that will work for what they were bred for in the beginning. There is no other kennel club in the world that has these requirements for Rottweilers.

To explain the Serbian/Croatian Rottweiler: As it came across, the breeders in these countries started to breed the Rottweiler with a desired look. This look is what most have the "German look" confused with. The Serbian and Croatian breeders bred Rottweilers with the bigger head, shorter muzzle, and thicker bone structure. Understandably, there is more that they bred for, but that's generally what these breeders bred the Rottweiler for and how they made them look. It is to breed standard (you still need to check with the litter you are looking at), but most reputable breeders in these countries are staying within the breed standard.

 

To shorten those differences; the German Rottweiler is a WORKING dog (generally speaking). If you are asked if you want a German Rottweiler, this should be referring to a working type of Rottweiler with high drive, suited for competing in working sports or other activities requiring a high drive dog. Vom hause Neubrand developed German working dogs that achieved the highest championships in working as well as show, this is the best overall, complete Rottweiler, it is hard to get best of both worlds. The Serbian/Croatian Rottweiler will be your bigger Rottweiler. Temperament will vary, but the looks will be on the bigger side. These types of Rottweilers usually do well in SHOW competitions.

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So there you have it; a very general explanation of the "German Rottweiler". We understand that there is more to be said about distinguishing the differences of Rottweilers, but please don't be misguided into thinking you're buying a German Rottweiler when you are not. We ALWAYS advertise the truth in our litters. We will refer to the most influenced kennel in our breeding, but never the country the Rottweiler is from (unless they're both true German, Serbian, Croatian, etc.). We hope this little article helps you generally understand what to look for and what you are buying.