Rotticorso

The Rottweiler is a medium-large, robust, and powerful dog that projects strength and athleticism in every aspect of its appearance. Males typically stand between 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 95 to 135 pounds, while females are slightly smaller at 22 to 25 inches and 80 to 100 pounds. The breed possesses a compact, substantial build that is slightly longer than it is tall, creating a balanced silhouette that suggests both power and endurance. Their broad chest and well-developed musculature reflect their heritage as working dogs capable of demanding physical tasks including herding, guarding, and draft work throughout history. The Rottweiler's head is distinctively broad between the ears with a well-defined stop and moderately arched forehead. Their medium-sized, almond-shaped eyes are dark brown and convey an alert, intelligent expression that many find both confident and reassuring. The ears are triangular, set wide apart and high on the head, carried forward when alert and folded to bring the inner edge close to the cheeks when relaxed. The muzzle is well-developed with a straight bridge and powerful jaws capable of considerable bite force. The neck is muscular, moderately long, and slightly arched, blending smoothly into well-laid-back shoulders. The coat is distinctive and immediately recognizable, consisting of a straight, coarse, dense, medium-length outer coat that lies flat against the body. An undercoat is present on the neck and thighs, providing insulation in colder weather. The breed standard requires a black base coat with clearly defined rust to mahogany markings that appear over each eye, on the cheeks, on each side of the muzzle, on the chest as two triangular patches, on the legs from carpus to toes, and beneath the tail. These markings are essential breed characteristics and should never exceed ten percent of body color. The tail may be docked or left natural depending on regional regulations.

The Cane Corso Italiano is a large, powerful mastiff-type dog that presents an imposing figure of strength and athleticism. Males typically stand between 25 to 27.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh 100 to 110 pounds, while females measure 23.5 to 26 inches and weigh 88 to 100 pounds. The breed possesses a muscular, well-proportioned body that is slightly longer than it is tall, creating a balanced silhouette that suggests both power and agility unusual for a dog of this size. Despite their massive build, Cane Corsi are surprisingly athletic and capable of considerable speed and endurance. The head is large and imposing, representing approximately one-third of the dog's height at the withers. The skull is broad with a pronounced stop, and the planes of the skull and muzzle converge slightly without being parallel. The muzzle is broad and deep, measuring roughly equal in length and width when viewed from the front. The eyes are medium-sized, almond-shaped, and sit slightly above the muzzle plane, conveying an alert and attentive expression. Eye color varies with coat color, though lighter eyes than the coat are penalized in show settings. The ears are set high and may be cropped or left natural, with natural ears being of medium size and triangular shape, folding forward. The coat is short, stiff, dense, and glossy, with a light undercoat that becomes more pronounced in colder climates. Coat colors include black, various shades of gray, various shades of fawn, and red, with brindle patterns possible in any of these base colors. Black or gray masks that extend to the eyes but not beyond are common and acceptable in fawn and red dogs. Some white markings are permitted on the chest, toes, chin, and nose bridge. The tail is thick at the base and may be docked or left natural, carried level with the back or slightly above when the dog is in action.