Rottweilers are perhaps the strongest and most powerful dogs in the world for their size. They are intelligent, hardy and make wonderful companions. Most people are surprised by the affectionate displays of the breed. Rottweilers are calm and self-assured, never nervous or excitable unless they have been handled improperly. They are thought to have been developed from crossbreeding Roman dogs with local German sheepdogs, and early on they were used to herd cattle. Rottweilers usually stand 23 to 27 inches high and weigh 90 to 110 pounds.

One of the most muscular and powerful dogs for its size, Rottweilers reflect a tranquil temperament. Popular as far back as the Roman Empire and later used by Germany to hunt wild boar, Rottweilers worked as cattle dogs until European cattle drives came to an end with the rise of the railroad. Their intelligence and sociability make them one of the most popular dogs in the United States. They are also highly valued as guard dogs and police dogs.

The outercoat is straight, coarse and dense. Rottweilers are always black with markings that range from rust to mahogany.

The tail is docked short. It follows the topline and is carried a little above horizontal.

The head is of medium length and broad between the ears. The eyes are dark brown and almond in shape with a noble, alert expression. The ears are triangular and hang forward. The Rottweiler’s neck is powerful, muscular and of medium length with no loose skin.

The forelegs are strongly developed with straight, heavy bones. The hind legs have long, very broad thighs. The feet are compact with thick, hard pads and well-arched toes and short, strong nails. The rear feet are somewhat longer than the front feet.

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