Rottweiler

Robust and powerful, the Rottweiler is happiest when given a job to perform. His intelligence, endurance and willingness to work make him suitable as a police dog, herder, service dog, therapy dog, obedience competitor and devoted companion. An inherent protector, the Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait-and-see attitude to influences in his environment. He must be medium in size and his coat is black with rust to mahogany markings.

A Look Back
The Rottweiler’s ancestors were the drover’s dogs accompanying the herds the Romans brought with them when invading Europe. The controllable herding and guarding instincts were recognized by the Germans, and dogs were selectively bred for these traits. As need for its services diminished, the Rottweiler almost fell into extinction. In the early 1900′s, a newly formed club established a breed standard. The breed has not appreciably changed since that time.

Rottweilers love their people and may behave in a clownish manner toward family and friends, but they are also protective of their territory and do not welcome strangers until properly introduced. Obedience training and socialization are musts. Rottweilers must be exercised daily, but require minimal grooming maintenance.

THE PIT BULL TERRIER

The Pit Bull immediately strikes one as being a dog of power, passion and undying willingness. The brick-like head, which is especially broad between the cheeks (to house the powerful jaws), is carried upon a thickly muscled, well-defined neck. The neck runs into a deep, thick, well-sprung chest. The American Pit Bull is a very muscular, stocky, yet agile dog that is extremely strong for his size. The ears are generally cropped, though this is optional. Docked tails are not accepted by the UKC or the ADBA. The eyes are round. Both the ADBA and the UKC do not accept blue eyes or the coat color merle. The American Pitbull Registry does accept a merle coat. The teeth should form a scissors bite. Its coat is made up of thick, short, shiny hair. All colors are admissible. The tail tapers to a point.

EL LABRADOR RETRIEVER

El Labrador Retriever es posiblemente la raza de perro más popular que existe en el presente. En los Estados Unidos, durante los últimos catorce años, ha tenido el registro anual de cachorros más alto de todas las razas reconocidas (de acuerdo a las estadísticas del AKC). Al menos en los últimos tres años los registros del Labrador han sido casi tres veces más que los del segundo lugar, el cual le correspondió al Golden Retriever. En Inglaterra y Australia también goza de gran popularidad.

APARIENCIA GENERAL: 
Perro de constitución fuerte, región renal corta y muy activo; tiene un cráneo amplio, pecho y costillas amplias y profundas; la región renal y los miembros posteriores son anchos y fuertes.

TEMPERAMENTO / COMPORTAMIENTO: 
Perro que tiene buen temperamento y es muy ágil. Posee un excelente olfato y cobra con delicadez; es muy aficionado al agua. Es un animal adaptable y devoto compañero. Inteligente, vivaz y dócil, con fuerte voluntad para complacer. De carácter afable, sin ninguna señal de agresividad o timidez impropias.