› Temperature, pulse and breath.
› Males and Bitches height / weight, main proportions.
› Exterior description and Rottweiler's anatomy.

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rottweiler's body • main characteristics Temperature — 38,5°C / 101,3°F Pulse — 70—100 beats per minute Breath — 10—20 sighs per minute in a state of rest. Height at withers for males is 61—68 cm / 24—27 inches.  61—62 cm / 24—24½ inches is small.  63—64 cm / 24½—25 inches is medium height.  65—66 cm / 25½—26 inches is large — correct height.  67—68 cm / 26—26½ inches is very large. Weight for males — approximately • 50 kg / 110 lbs. Height at withers for bitches is 56—63 cm / 22—25 inches.  56—57 cm / 22—22½ inches is small.  58—59 cm / 23 inches is medium height.  60—61 cm / 23½—24 inches is large — correct height.  62—63 cm / 24½—25 inches is very large. Weight for bitches — approximately • 42 kg / 92 lbs. 1 Rottweiler bitch and rottweiler male • exterior description Rottweiler's head length is middle, cranium is wide between ears, forehead line is moderately convex, inion is well-developed. Muzzle shall seem neither longer, nor shorter than the cranial part. Nose lap is black, wide, with comparatively wide base. Lips are black, adherent, jaws are dark. Jugal bridges are distinct. Teeth are firm, full dental formula (42 teeth), bite is scissors-like. Eyes are middle-sized, almond-like, dark brown. Ears of middle size, hanging, triangle, wide and high set. Neck of middle length, well-muscled, arched a bit in it's top part. Back is straight, strong, firm. Loin is short, wide and strong. Croup is wide, middle length, rounded a bit. Rib cage is wide and deep, chest-bone is well-developed. Belly is tucked up to the inguen. Tail is cut at first-second neck-bone. ADRK standard doesn't allow tail cut; British and Australian standard allows both caudal and acaudate dogs; and American standard requires tail being cut. Forefeet are straight. Shoulders continue the body line. Pastern is flexible, strong, and inclined. Forepaws are rounded, firm, tucked, fingers are bent, pads are firm, nails are black. Hind feet are straight. Hind paws are little bit longer than fore ones. Hair includes top cover and undercoat. Top cover is middle length, harsh, firm, plain. Undercoat is invisible. Legs have longer hair. Color is black, with red-brown burnings located under eyes, on cheeks, muzzle, neck, chest, limbs, and under tail. • proportions of the rottweiler The Rottweiler is a medium to large size, stalwart dog, neither heavy nor light and neither leggy nor weedy. His correctly proportioned, compact and powerful build leads to the conclusion of great strength, agility and endurance. (ADRK Rottweiler Standard) The Rottweiler is neither coarse nor shelly. Depth of chest is approximately fifty percent (50%) of the height of the dog. His bone and muscle mass must be sufficient to balance his frame, giving a compact and very powerful appearance. (AKC Rottweiler Standard) • anatomy of the rottweiler 1 — Nose (Nose-lap); 2 — Stop — Forehead to muzzle transition; 3 — Forehead; 4 — Inion; 5 — Cheek (Cheek-bone); 6 — Top lip; 7 — Underjaw; 8 — Ear; 9 — Neck (7 cervical vertebrae); 10 — Withers (8 dorsal vertebrae); 11 — Back (5 dorsal vertebrae); 12 — Loin (7 lumbar vertebrae); 13 — Croup (3 sacral vertebrae); 14 — Tail; 15 — Sciatic tuber; 16 — Forebreast; 17 — Rib cage; 18 — False ribs; 19 — Belly; 20 — Inguinal plica; 21 — Shoulder Blade; 22 — Shoulder; 23 — Elbow; 24 — Forearm; 25 — Pastern; 26 — Forefoot; 27 — Thigh; 28 — Stifle (Knee); 29 — Shin; 30 — Hock (Ankle); 31 — Metatarsus; 32 — Hindfoot.   Also See | General parameters and proportions |