Rottweiler Challenge Quiz

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According to the AKC, breed standard BASE coat colors for a Rottweiler are black, blue, mahogany and red.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> AKC standard states the Rottweiler is <em>"Always black with rust to mahogany markings."</em> </div>
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Purebred Rottweiler registration is stricter in the United States than in Germany.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The ADRK ( Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub e.V.) in Germany has VERY strict breed and registration standards for the breed. Much stricter than in the U.S. </div>
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Rottweilers originated in
- Germany
- Belgium
- Italy
- England
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The Rottweiler has a greater bite force in PSI than the Cane Corso.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Cane Corso has a bit force of up to 700 psi. The Rottweiler 328 psi. <a href="https://notabully.org/dog-bite-force-chart-list/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the list here.</a> </div>
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It may be difficult to get home insurance coverage if you own a Rottweiler. Most companies, if not all, will NOT write you a policy.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to a Forbes analysis of 42 different homeowners insurance companies and their banned dog breeds lists, Rottweilers are banned on almost every list. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/homeowners-insurance/banned-dog-breed-lists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See the research here.</a> </div>
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According to the book “The Intelligence of Dogs” by Stanley Coren, where do Rottweilers rank in intelligence out of 138 breeds?
- 9
- 20
- 53
- 91
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Rottweiler ranks 9th in working/obedience intelligence out of 138 different dog breeds. Essentially, this means that Rottweilers tend to learn new commands in 5 or fewer repetitions and obey the first command more than 95% of the time. They are in the brightest group of dogs. </div>
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What is the average running speed of Rottweilers (AKC Fast Cat-100 yard race)?
- 17.55 mph
- 20.21 mph
- 23 mph
- 26.10 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The average running speed for Rottweilers is about 23 mph. The fastest speed recorded was by a dog named <em>Giada's Desert Gold</em> at 29 mph! </div>
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Rottweilers are prone to a heart condition that causes partial obstruction to the flow of blood as it leaves the left side of the heart. What is this called?
- Aortic Stenosis
- Von Willebrand disease
- Hip Dysplasia
- Mitral valve disease
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Aortic Stenosis. Some Breeders are heart testing their puppies with a test called the BVA Scheme. Electrodes are placed on the dogs chest and produce a heart reading which the breeder can give to buyers, certifying the heart health of the dog. </div>
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A German Rottweiler CANNOT (by breed standard) have a docked tail.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Germany, tail docking is banned by the breed standard. </div>
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In a landmark Genomic Analyses of over 160 different dog breeds, which of the following breeds was shown to share the MOST COMMON DNA with an ancestor of the Rottweiler?
- Black Russian Terrier
- Doberman Pinscher
- Boxer Dog
- German Shepherd
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Rottweiler has been shown to share the most common DNA with a common ancestor of the Black Russian Terrier - the Leonberger and to a lesser extent, the Great Dane. <a href="https://petrage.net/how-closely-is-your-dog-related-to-other-breeds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More Here.</a> </div>
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According to the C-BARQ study, where does the Rottweiler rank among 124 breeds for easiness to train?
- 19
- 8
- 27
- 33
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ study at the University of Pennsylvania—which has gathered data on over 60,000 dogs and 350 breeds—ranks the Rottweiler 8th out of 124 breeds for easiness to train. That means Rottweilers are generally very willing to take and learn new commands from their owners and follow them most of the time. It's a high ranking that reflects their intelligence and eagerness to work with their people. </div>
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Rottweilers have a reputation as being “leaners” and will often lean against your legs or body if when they can.
- True
- False

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Rottweiler Challenge Quiz

According to the AKC, breed standard BASE coat colors for a Rottweiler are black, blue, mahogany and red.

Purebred Rottweiler registration is stricter in the United States than in Germany.

Rottweilers originated in

The Rottweiler has a greater bite force in PSI than the Cane Corso.

It may be difficult to get home insurance coverage if you own a Rottweiler. Most companies, if not all, will NOT write you a policy.

According to the book “The Intelligence of Dogs” by Stanley Coren, where do Rottweilers rank in intelligence out of 138 breeds?

What is the average running speed of Rottweilers (AKC Fast Cat-100 yard race)?

Rottweilers are prone to a heart condition that causes partial obstruction to the flow of blood as it leaves the left side of the heart. What is this called?

A German Rottweiler CANNOT (by breed standard) have a docked tail.

In a landmark Genomic Analyses of over 160 different dog breeds, which of the following breeds was shown to share the MOST COMMON DNA with an ancestor of the Rottweiler?

According to the C-BARQ study, where does the Rottweiler rank among 124 breeds for easiness to train?

Rottweilers have a reputation as being “leaners” and will often lean against your legs or body if when they can.

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