Correct Movement

Gait
The Rottweiler is a trotter. His movement should be balanced, harmonious, sure powerful and unhindered, with strong forereach and powerful rear drive. The motion is effortless, efficient and ground-covering. Front and rear legs are thrown neither in nor out, as the imprint of the hind feet should touch that of the forefeet.

In a trot, the forequarters and hindquarters are mutually coordinated while the back remains level, firm and relatively motionless. As speed increases the legs will converge under body toward a center line. As a working dog, requiring both agility and endurance, the Rottweiler should move in a straight line, exhibiting a smooth, rhythmical gait. In order to achieve this straight line of travel the dog must have proper balance of fore and rear quarters.

Incorrect Gaits

  ( BUM HIGH)