Many Rottweiler owners that
do not show their Rotts tend to over, or even
under indulge their dogs when it comes to
feeding time. This can lead to a multitude of
health problems. Take a long, hard moment to
study your dog/s and compare their appearance
to the illustrations below. If you find that
your pet does not meet the "Ideal"
weight for his breed, please, please consider taking
the necessary steps to correcting this issue. Remember,
that you're not making your Pet any happier by
continuing the current regiment.
Ribs: Easily felt
with no fat cover.
Tail Base: Bones are raised with no tissue
between the skin and bone.
Side View: Severe abdominal tuck.
Overhead View: Accentuated hourglass shape.
Ribs: Easily
felt with little fat cover.
Tail Base: Bones are raised with minimal
tissue between the skin and bone.
Side View: Abdominal tuck.
Overhead View: Marked hourglass shape.
Ribs: Easily
felt with slight fat cover.
Tail Base: Smooth contour, but bones can be
felt under a thin layer of fat.
Side View: Abdominal tuck.
Overhead View: Well-proportioned lumbar waist.
Ribs: Difficult
to feel with moderate fat cover. Tail Base: Some thickening, but
bones can be felt under a moderate layer of fat.
Side View: No abdominal tuck or waist.
Overhead View: Back is slightly broadened.
Ribs: Difficult
to feel under thick fat cover.
Tail Base: Thickened and difficult to feel
under a prominent layer of fat.
Side View: Fat hangs from the abdomen and there is
no waist.
