New Rottland

The Newfoundland is a massive, powerfully built working dog that exemplifies strength, endurance, and dignified bearing. Males typically stand around 28 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 130 to 150 pounds, while females average 26 inches in height and weigh 100 to 120 pounds. The breed possesses heavy bone structure and substantial muscle throughout, with a body that is slightly longer than it is tall, presenting a balanced and well-proportioned appearance. The head is massive with a broad skull, slightly arched crown, and strongly developed occiput, while the muzzle is broad, deep, and square-shaped with soft flews. The eyes are relatively small, deep-set, and dark brown, conveying the breed's characteristic benevolence, intelligence, and dignity. The ears are relatively small, triangular with rounded tips, and set well back on the head. The Newfoundland's coat is a defining feature of the breed, consisting of a flat, water-resistant double coat that naturally falls back into place when rubbed against the nap. The outer coat is moderately long, coarse in texture, and lies close to the body, while the dense, soft undercoat provides essential insulation and is particularly prominent around the neck and thighs. Recognized colors include solid black, brown, gray, and the distinctive Landseer pattern featuring a white base coat with black markings typically on the head and saddle area. Solid-colored dogs may display white markings on the chin, chest, toes, and tail tip, which are considered typical and not penalized. Several physical adaptations make this breed exceptional for water work. The feet are proportionate to the body, webbed between the toes, and cat-like in structure, enabling powerful and efficient swimming strokes. The tail is broad at the base, reaching to the hock, and serves as a rudder during swimming activities. The forequarters feature muscular, heavily boned forelegs that are straight and parallel, while the powerful hindquarters provide substantial drive. The dog's gait is smooth and rhythmic, covering maximum ground with minimum steps while giving the impression of effortless power, and a slight roll of the skin while moving is characteristic of the breed.

The Rottweiler is a large, robust, and powerful dog built for strength, endurance, and working athleticism. Males typically stand 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 95 to 135 pounds, while females measure 22 to 25 inches and weigh 80 to 100 pounds. The body is compact and substantial with a broad, deep chest, well-sprung ribs, and powerful hindquarters that provide impressive drive, agility, and endurance. The overall appearance conveys confidence and working capability, with muscles clearly defined beneath the coat without appearing overly bulky. The breed presents a distinctly blocky, powerful silhouette that immediately suggests strength and determination. The head is medium length and broad between the ears with a well-developed, moderately arched forehead and strongly developed cheek muscles that give the skull its characteristic width. The muzzle is square and strong, approximately equal in length to the skull, with tight-fitting lips that may show some looseness at the corners. The stop is well-defined but not overly pronounced. The eyes are medium-sized, almond-shaped, and dark brown in color, conveying an alert, calm, and confident expression. The ears are medium-sized, triangular in shape, set high on the skull, and hang forward close to the head when at rest. The neck is powerful, muscular, and moderately arched, well set and flowing smoothly into well-laid-back shoulders without loose skin or dewlap. The Rottweiler's coat is short, dense, and lies flat against the body, providing weather resistance without excessive length. An undercoat is present primarily on the neck and thighs but should not show through the outer coat. The breed displays only one accepted color pattern: a black base coat with clearly defined rust to mahogany markings appearing on specific areas including above each eye, on the cheeks, as a strip around each side of the muzzle, on the throat, as two triangular marks on the chest, on the forelegs from carpus to toes, inside the rear legs, and beneath the tail. The markings should be clearly delineated from the black portions without excessive spread. The tail may be docked short or left natural, carried level with the back or slightly elevated when the dog is alert. Movement is balanced, ground-covering, powerful, and sure, with strong reach and equally strong rear drive.