German all the way! I had a neighbour who had one who's parents were both imports, and my was she BEAUTIFUL!!! The American bred one in the pic you put is very nice and somewhat like a German. The Rott at the Eukanuba cup last yr., Elvis I found appauling. All small and pug faced (great in pugs, pekes and bulldogs, but just not Rotts!) and his ears were set way up high on his face!