Frequently Asked Questions

In short, all Rottweilers originate in Germany, by mixing the mastiff and the Bernese mountain dog. Through the centuries, every country has adopted a type of Rottweiler. 

The true question should be how close to the German standard is your Rottweiler?

The definition of Anatomy German standard. 

Head- snout circumference is 60% head and 40% snout. This will vary from dog to dog; however, the ratio should remain the same. 

Black gums- the rottweiler should have black gums. 

Confirmation- Straight front-facing front paws. Chest robust and muscular

Appearance- balanced, neck thick and powerful.

Ears- Triangular

Eyes- Almond-shaped shaped brown in color balance on the face.

Color- Black + Mahagony (most desired) Black + rust, and black + tan

The presence of white on a Rottweiler is due to how they originated, by mixing the mastiff and the Bernese mountain dog. The older the bloodlines, the greater the chance of white hair appearing on the chest. 

Most will shed out with age. It is only considered a fault in the show if it is an actual marking, not just some hairs on the chest. This does not mean your dog is not purebred, nor that it is poorlybred; it's purely part of their genetic makeup, and is very common. 

Rottweilers are a slow-growing breed. Don't be alarmed if your pups appear slightly smaller than others. They will catch up. In large litters, pups tend to be smaller because they are sharing the womb with many siblings. Like humans, your dog will have different growth spurts. 

Frequently, we find that some of the smaller pups grow to be the biggest adults. Slow growth is healthy as bones and muscles grow to eventually support their adult bodies. 

 A rottweiler is not considered to be full-grown until the 4-5 year mark. Generally, they will get their height first and be at max height by 1-1 1/2 years, but their skeletal and muscular systems haven't reached full growth. 

Absolutely Not! Rottweilers by nature are protective; they love their families and will protect them when they feel their loved ones are threatened or that they're home is being threatened by unwanted guests. 

They're powerful dogs; do not put them in positions where it is inappropriate for them to show their strength. Trust that they will protect you naturally. If that unfortunate situation occurs.

Yes- a poorly bred rottweiler can lead to numerous unwanted issues, which include behavioral, temperament, health, etc. Not to mention what you thought was a rottweiler may end up looking more like a hound dog. 

Unfortunately, AKC will register Rottweiler as long as it's purebred and not inbred; however, that doesn't mean the dog is mentally sound or true to the standard. The A.D.R.K. in Germany has the highest standards of Rottweilers, and it should always be the standard that a reputable breeder should strive for. 

This is where pedigree comes in. A "good" breeder should research the ancestry of their breeding dogs. 

We at Diamond Edge spend countless hours, days, weeks, and months even on research. I want to see what is behind my dogs. From many generationstemperament their accomplishments, their notable abilities, their temperament, life span, confirmation, looks, etc. 

Never should a breeder breed blindly. When we pick who we are going to breed together, it's with careful thought and intentions. To bring out or strengthen the characteristics and complement each other.