Rottweilers are strong, powerful and fast. The ideal height of an adult male dog is 63-69cm and the weight is 45-55 kg. The ideal height of an adult bitch is 58-63cm and the weight is 40-50kg. The body length is slightly longer than the height, and the ideal height-length ratio is 9: 10.

gross feature

Head: medium length, wide skull, short and thick muzzle, quite high forehead, very large forehead, and wrinkled dog's head. The head is of medium length and wide between the ears; The forehead contour is moderately arched; The cheekbones are round and clear, and the upper and lower jaws are very strong. His forehead is dry, but when he is alert, some wrinkles will appear. Look noble, alert and confident.

Ears: The ears are of medium size, with high roots and lying flat. Pendulous, triangular; The ears are on the same plane as the top of the head when listening warily, which widens the appearance of the head. The ears are relatively open and drooping, with the inner edge of the ears close to the head and the end close to the middle of the cheeks.

Eyes: almond-shaped eyes, medium size, bronze.

Nose: The nose is very developed. It must be black.

Trunk: square physique, strong, broad chest, straight back and oblique waist.

Coat: The coat is short and straight, with thick top and capillaries at the bottom. The coat color is black, and the tan or reddish brown spots on specific parts do not exceed one tenth of the whole body. The undercoat is black, gray and light brown, but it is not good from the outside. Curling is considered unqualified.

Limbs: the forelimbs are straight and muscular, and the hind limbs are bent at an acute angle.

Feet: the feet are firm, the front feet are round, the back feet are slightly slender, the toes are hard, the claws are short and black, and the toes are raised. It is popular to paint a black pencil in front of your toenails. The hind paw must be removed.

Tail: The tail root is high and horizontal, and the tail is usually broken at the first joint.

Height: male: 63-69 cm, female: 58-63 cm.

Gait: The walking speed is fast, and the movements must be balanced, coordinated, confident and full of strength. The forelimbs are malleable and the hind limbs are powerful. The forelimbs are neither varus nor abduction, and the hind limbs and forelimbs move in a straight line. When the speed of travel is accelerated, the landing points of the limbs tend to the center line of the body.