General Listing Information
| Breed: | Dog > Rottweiler |
| Breeder: | Kimberly Cardona |
| Location: | Polk City, FL |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, Sep 16,2009 |
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Detailed Listing Information
Welcome to Vom Drakkenfels Rottweiler Kennels of Polk City, Florida. My name is Kimberly Cardona and I have been a Breeder, Show Handler and Trainer of Rottweilers for many years. I am a Member of the United States Rottweiler Club (USRC) and the Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub (ADRK - Germany). This site is dedicated to sharing with you the knowledge that has been gained and useful links to help you learn more about the Rottweiler breed. Vom Drakkenfels is a 5 1/2 acre playground for my Rottweilers in the middle of the Florida green belt, centralized between Orlando and Tampa. Dragons represent the strength, courage, loyalty and intelligence of the Rottweiler Breed. Dogs from my breedings are AKC Registered, OFA Certified, CERF, and all puppies are sold under strict Contractual agreements with continuous Breeder support over the years. www.vomDrakkenfels.com
The breed is black with clearly defined tan markings on the cheeks, muzzle, chest, legs, and eyebrows. The markings on the chest should form two distinct upside-down triangles; a tiny patch of white in between is not acceptable for show dogs. The cheeks should have clearly defined spots that should be separate from the muzzle tan. The muzzle tan should continue over the throat. Each eyebrow should have a spot. Markings on the legs should not be above a third of the leg. On each toe should be a black 'pencil' mark. Underneath the tail should also be tan.
Nails are black. Inside the mouth, the cheeks may have black patches, although the tongue is pink. The skull is typically massive, but without excessive jowls. The forehead is wrinkly when the Rottweiler is alert.
A Rottweilers's eyes are a warm, dark brown—any other color may not be acceptable as part of the "pure breed". The expression should be calm, intelligent, alert, and fearless. The ears are small drop ears that lie flat to the head. 'Flying' ears are considered undesirable by some breeders. The coat is medium length and consists of a waterproof undercoat and a coarse top coat. It is low maintenance, although experiences shedding during certain periods of the year.
Naturally, Rottweilers are a tailed dog. Tails were originally removed to prevent breakage and infection that would occur when the tail became covered in mud and other debris collected from pastures and livestock. Today, many owners in U.S. decide to have the tails removed soon after the puppy's birth for purely cosmetic reasons. The tail is usually docked to the first joint. In the past, this was a commonly accepted practice, however recently many people, organisations and states of the USA have recognised it is cruel and unnecessary - e.g. it has been banned in the European Union.
The chest is deep and should reach the Rottie's elbows, giving tremendous lung capacity. The back should be straight; never sloping. According to FCI standard, the Rottweiler stands 61 to 68 cm (24-27 inches) at the withers for males, and 56 to 63 cm (22-25 inches) for females. Average weight is 50 kg (110 lb) for males and 42 kg (95 lb) for females.
