Physical Characteristics
The Rottweiler is perhaps one of the most handsomest dogs around. His solid well muscled, well developed, and well toned body has broad chest, and stout legs. A good strong neck and well shaped head that is wide with two dark eyes that express loyalty, intelligence, and warmth. Triangle shaped ears properly spaced and facing forward, docked tail. The coat of the Rottweiler is hard and short, and come in two color patterns…the most common color pattern being black and tan. the other more rare color patter is due to a deficient hair gene where the dog is a red color and has brown markings. The points of the Rottweiler are tan (legs, rump, eyebrows, and bit on the chest) the rest being a jet black or red.
Size
A mature male Rottweiler will stand between 24 and 27 in. tall at the withers. A mature female Rottweiler will stand between 22 and 25 in. tall at the withers. Mature males should weigh between 95 and 135 lbs. Mature females should weigh between 85 and 115 lbs. There is some dispute that there is a German Rottweiler and an American Rottweiler. The German Rottweiler being shorter and much stockier and the American Rottweiler having longer legs and not as big a head. And naturally there are some who believe there is no difference at all.