I own a Rottweiler and he " trots " like a horse or show dog. My question...

[Terrell W]

...is what dose that indicate ? dose it tell some thing about his breeding and/or blood line any thing ?

[Nekkid Dog ©]

No.. it doesnt indicate anything about his breeding or bloodline.

It just means he's a confident dog.

[OhIDoDoI]

Dogs have the same gaits as a horse does. Walk, trot, canter, gallop and some other varieties. So no a "trot" is a totally normal and perky gait.

[Wanda the Warrior]

I have a little IG/Pug/Chi mix who looks like she's prancing. It's because of how she brings her two front paws up in just the right way when she's walking. I have never seen any other dog do that so I have no clue if your dog trotting has anything to do with breed or bloodline.

Interesting question.

[pinkempyreal]

Dogs tend to trot a lot when they're happy. This may be the reason. If you're really interested, there are places that can trace a dogs blood line, but just be ready to pay a hefty fee for it. And, I'm not really sure where it is you can do that.