Is There Really a Mini Rottweiler?

Rottweilers are such excellent dogs and they have created such a good impression on a lot of people. It is no wonder then that in the recent years there has been a lot of new twists and variations to the breed. Some so fantastical that a lot of professional breeders have taken notice and tried to quell them. The mini Rottweiler is just one of the twists that has really ridden on the tailcoats of the ancient breed. 

Before anything else, it should be clear that the different kennel clubs around the world have very similar breed standards for each breed registered with them. The Rottweiler is supposed to be proportioned well with a powerful build that shows agility, endurance great strength. Males are supposed to have a height within 24 – 27 inches while females should stay within 22 – 25 inches. With regards to weight, the ADRK (the German equivalent of the AKC) states that males should be around 50 kgs while females about 42 kgs. Since the breed originated from Germany several decades ago, it is easy to see that the blueprint when it comes to the Rottweiler standard, is loosely based on the ADRK.

Is There Really a Miniature Rottweiler?

Based on the standard for the breed, a female Rottie can be several inches smaller in height than a male one. So, it is possible that what others refer to as a miniature Rottie might simply be a small female dog being compared to a larger male one. It might also be just an immature dog being compared to an adult. Puppies and immature Rotties already bear the distinct markings of the breed which no one will fail to recognize.

Aside from a case of mistaken identity, there are also other more serious possibilities of mix breed dogs being passed off as cute versions of the normal sized Rottweiler. Puppy mill owners and operators know that a lot of people like to have something unique and rare. A cute version of an otherwise imposing and large dog has just enough attraction for a lot of people. It would be so easy to mix a pug and a mini pinscher (two breeds that have individual but striking similarities to some physical characteristics of the Rottweiler) and eventually create what would look like a mini Rottweiler. 

There is also a recent breed of dog that has been introduced but not yet recognized by the more prominent kennel clubs around world. This particular breed does look a lot like a smaller version of the normal sized Rottweiler and may be mistaken for it especially when it sports black and tan markings. Although there are other coats and markings distinctive to the Carlin Pinscher, many people have remarked that those with black and tan coats look like small Rottweilers. There is a vast difference when it comes to personality, temperament and actual needs of the dog. Since the Carlin Pinschers are a product of pinschers and other smaller dogs, their personality is more of a pinscher or a pug. The breed has been described as lively and outgoing with a lot of charm. The Carlin Pinscher is sensitive to cold and although they do not necessarily need a large yard to run around in, they do need to be walked daily or have some exercise.

There are also some very enterprising breeders who are trying to create a mini Rottweiler. The internet has a few sites that sells “purebred” mini Rotties, created through a process that carefully isolates smaller Rottweilers and have them reproduce. The owners of these sites and kennels say that they cater to older people who used to have the normal sized Rotties but cannot accommodate their size anymore. They would like to have a smaller Rottie with the same temperament and personality as the larger ones. The problem with these kind of breeders is that they may try to reassure their clients of the authenticity and the pureness of their dogs but the fact of the matter is that they are trying to alter the breed to their advantage. Isolating specific characteristics in a breed to create smaller dogs can lead to a lineage filled with genetic flaws (dogs that are abnormally small or big usually have genetic defects or are prone to health issues). Many Rottweiler fanciers and professional breeders condemn the effort of creating a smaller version of the breed.

The Rottweiler is already and excellent animal and it does not need to be altered or diversified for financial gain. Decades of perfecting the breed will go to waste and any diversity to the dog might jeopardized the prized characteristics and features that many people love about it.

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