What is the differences between a Russian rottweiler and an American rotweiler?

Answer 1

While there is only one rottweiler breed, there are different "types" out there. Essentially they are different bloodlines, and tend to be based on region. The "German" type, and essentially European type, tend to be a little stockier in look, with richer color and a blocky head with a more bulldogish snout. To be used for breeding, these dogs not only have to conform in type, but also be certified for working ability. They may be harder indisposition and/or more energetic, which is required for working dogs. With the "American" type, these dogs tend to be larger and/or taller (leggier). Generally they'll have slightly less blocky heads with a longer nose. These dogs tend to be more companion oriented and not work oriented, meaning they may have wonderful, soft dispositions or may be weak of nerve. They generally do no have the working ability of the German type, but are bred to be more flexible, with many becoming service dogs, for example. As German breeders are more organized, they tend to have less health issues than American dogs, of which any back yard breeder can breed. So though only German Rottweilers are those born in Germany, the German type Rottweiler has become very popular in America, being advertised as the better type of dog. Keep in mind there are excellent and poor examples on either side, and you don't necessarily want a 'better' dog, but a dog that suits you and your life style the most. Look for a well known, responsible breeder and do your research.

Answer 2

German shepherd is usually 26-28inches at the withers. weighs about 88lbs up to 100lbs. the old style gsd was 30inches at wither and weighed 120lbs.

Rottweiler is usually 27inches at the withers weighs 90lbs. German shepherds have thicker fur and are more intelligent as far as dog intelligence goes.

both are herding dogs and are large powerful and loyal both make great guard dogs. German shepherds are better with families and animals.

Answer 3

Russian rotties tend to have a stronger temperament than American ones. The Russian ones also are probably more closely-related to the German Rottweiler than the American one, and would thus take on the characteristics of a German rottie: more shorter and stockier with a broader head than the American breed which is has more leg, is taller and less of a blockier head. However most believe that a rottie is a rottie and there's no such thing as any difference between an American, a German nor a Russian Rottweiler.

Answer 4

German Rottweilers are the original breed lines and more powerfully built, and the proper standard whereas the American lines aren't as strongly built and generally more prone to having heart attacks ect

Answer 5

There is no difference, just a German Rotweiler has different lines to an American Rotweiler

Answer 6

Basically Canadian rotts are taller with longer legs, American rotts are shorter and stockier with short legs?

Answer 7

Country of birth! Country of birth!