Grading

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Explanation

No Grading

OB

This grading is given when the judge, for whatever reason, cannot examine (or cannot touch) the dog in gait, conformation, teeth, coat, testes, tail, etc. Or when it is apparent that the dog has been treated or operated on in some way to alter or conceal some faulty feature of the dog.

Insufficient

"Nicht Genügend"

NGGD

Is given to a dog that do not correspond to the typical prescribed type. It also clearly shows a behavior that is not typical of the breed. 

Disqualifying faults that will cause the dog to be graded NGGD. 

• An over aggressive dog, Or a dog that bites the judge.Very shy or nervous dogs.

• A dog with a missing testicles  (Cryptorchid or Monorchid).

• A dog with inheritable dentition faults or jaw abnormalities. (Missing teeth) (Overshot or Undershot)

• A dog with a coat abnormality (Long hair, White markings, Total lack of markings wrong coloured dogs).

• Dogs with very light eye colour (Yellow eye colour).(Eyes of different colour) ( Entropian, Ectropian

• Dogs with obvious reversal of sex characteristics (Bitchy dogs or the reverse).

Sufficient

"Genügend"

S

Is given to a dog which sufficiently corresponds to the breed standard without having the generally known characteristics of the breed and its physical condition and conformation leaves much to be desired. 

Very obvious noticeable fault that will cause the dog to be down graded from a G to a GGD are as follows: 

Four or more of the visible faults as mentioned before for a grading of GOOD.

Good

"Gut"

G

Must be awarded to a dog which displayed the main characteristics of the Rottweiler, but which has obvious visible faults to the extent that they cannot be disguised. 

Obvious visible fault that will cause the dog to be down graded from a SG to a G are as follows:

Three or more faults must be visible. 

1. A level bite, age 24 months is not good. Age 4 –5 years not so bad. Or other dentition faults.

2. A pink mouth and gums.

3. A dog lacking clear and well defined markings or one with severe smudges in the markings. Very light colour markings.

4. A dogs who’s back is getting soft whilst running (Dip in the back). Or a roached back., also showing other movement faults. Lack of rich and drive. Cow hocked, Splayed feet, Soft pasterns,

5. A dogs with incorrect ear carriage.

6. A Dog with a lighter eye colour. (light brown )

7. A dog with straight front and hind quarters. (Lacking rear angulation, rich and drive.)

8. A dog with a shallow stop

9. A dog with a lot of dewlap.

10. A dog with loose shoulders or out in elbow.

11. A dog with a light nose colour

12. Too heavy dogs or too thin bitches.

13. Lethargic dogs or timid dogs.

Very Good

"Sehr Gut"

SG

Only awarded to a dog which displays the typical characteristics of the Rottweiler, who is of  well balanced proportions and in good condition. Some minor faults will be accepted or overlooked, however not morphological ones (affecting type ). This grading can only be given to a “classy” dog with very few visible faults. 

Obvious visible fault that will cause the dog to be down graded from a V to a SG are as follows:

1. A level bite, age 24 months is not good. Age 4 –5 years not so bad. Or other slight dentition faults, like a twisted P3.

2. A pink mouth and gums.

3. A dog lacking clear and well defined markings or one with severe smudges in the markings. Very light colour markings.

4. A dogs who’s back is getting soft whilst running (Dip in the back). Or other slight movement faults.

5. A dogs with incorrect ear carriage.

6. A Dog with a lighter eye colour. (medium brown)

7. A dog with straight hind quarters. Lacking rear angulation, rich and drive.

8. A dog with a lot of dewlap.

9. A dog with loose shoulders or out in elbow.

10. A dog with a light nose colour.

Excellent

"Vorzuglich"

V

May only be awarded to a dog that is very close to the latest approved breed standard of the Rottweiler. Being in an outstanding condition and must have a harmonious and well-balanced character and temperament. It must possessed class and an outstanding glowing presence or posture. His superior quality as a breed specimen overshadows any minor imperfections, whilst the typical appearance of his gender is always apparent. Dogs to be Masculine and Bitches to be Feminine. An outstanding dog all round.

Placing

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V1

2

V2

3

V3

Placing

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V1

2

SG2

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SG3