Whats the difference between a German Rottweiler and an American Rottweiler?
In most well bred and correctly structured Rottweilers, the distinction is unnoticeable (with, of course, the exception of the tail). The division is made by the difference in standards between the two countries. In the United States it is legal to breed a dog at an extremely young age of 8 months old (a puppy). Even to have the dog registered as a purebred through the AKC requires only that both parents be registered, the male be at least 7 months old, and the female be at least 8 months old. However, a REPUTABLE breeder will not follow this. They will follow the breeding ethics of a Breed Club. Such as the USRC, ARV, etc. And not breed neither a male or female before a minimum age of 2 years old. Germany has much more stringent requirements. Germany requires that both the male and female pass a breed suitability test known as a ZTP. The test includes; an official hip (HD) and elbow (ED) rating to ensure that the dog is free from dysplasia; an obedience certificate known as a BH; body
