with 
markings in the traditional pattern.Masking: A minimal mask is accepted.
Coat
Eyes
Nose
Faults
Tan eyelids are a fault.
Disqualifications
None
Varieties
None
Notes
The rottweiler, one of the world's most famous breeds, was originally bred as a cattle herder and was known as the 'butcherdog of Rottweil', a city in Germany. Many believe it to be the purest decendant of the ancient roman herding dogs, which in return originated from even older molossoid dogs.
When it was made illegal to drive cattle on the roads in the 1800's, the rottweiler lost in popularity, and in 1905 only one female was left in the city. In 1910 the rottweiler was declared a police dog, and in 1924 it was recognized. Since then the rottweiler has grown in popularity and now it is found all over the world.
The rottweiler should have a medium length head, with broad skull and marked stop. The muzzle should be as long as the head, with dry lips. The ears are set high and wide apart, rather small and triangular. The neck is powerful, dry and muscular. The body should have a deep chest with straight back and little tuck up. Straight frontlegs, well angulated hind. The tail is short and powerful, either docked or natural. The coat is medium length, thick with coarse topcoat and thick undercoat.
When it was made illegal to drive cattle on the roads in the 1800's, the rottweiler lost in popularity, and in 1905 only one female was left in the city. In 1910 the rottweiler was declared a police dog, and in 1924 it was recognized. Since then the rottweiler has grown in popularity and now it is found all over the world.
The rottweiler should have a medium length head, with broad skull and marked stop. The muzzle should be as long as the head, with dry lips. The ears are set high and wide apart, rather small and triangular. The neck is powerful, dry and muscular. The body should have a deep chest with straight back and little tuck up. Straight frontlegs, well angulated hind. The tail is short and powerful, either docked or natural. The coat is medium length, thick with coarse topcoat and thick undercoat.
Breed Files
Filename: SN Rottweiler
Offset: 0041
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: January 24, 2011
Notes: Version 2 of the Supernova file. Addballz tail (4 carriage variation which can be docked at 2 lengths), optional liplines and nails.
Filename: SN Rottweiler
Offset: 0041
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: September 21, 2007
Notes: Addballz ears and tail (three carriage variations, all of which can be either natural or docked).
Filename: Rottweiler
Offset: CC03
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: April 1, 2006
Notes: Can have natural or docked tail. Both are equally accepted.
Filename: R Rottie
Offset: CD93
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:
Filename: Rottweiler
Offset: CC03
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 25, 2005
Notes: Dogs have optional claws and either a docked tail or one of three undocked addball tails. Might be unsuitable for obedience.
2nd gens may have a straighter topline.
Filename: Rottweiler
Offset: CC03
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 31, 2004
Notes: Version 2 of the Abnormality file.