The Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung (Ztp) and Breed Suitability Test (BST) are an evaluation of a dog's temperament, character and working ability. They are designed to select those Rottweilers that are worthy of being bred. The dog's conformation must be judged of breeding quality and free of disqualifying faults. The dog must have a valid hip certification number and have a tattoo for identification. Once the conformation and soundness qualifications have been met, the dog's temperament is tested. This test includes a gun sureness test, a protection test, and a test to insure that the dog is stable around the public. These tests are vital to maintain the Rottweiler in type and temperament.

The Gekort (also known as Korung) and ABST are advanced breed tests. In addition to the requirements of the Ztp and BST, they require a SchH III, IPO III or VPG III title for a male and a SchH I, IPO I or VPG I title for a female. The minimum age is 36 months for males and 30 months for females. In addition, they require three show critiques with a SG rating or better, HD/ED certificates and an AD title.  After this title is achieved, the dog must wait 2 years before it can attempt a lifetime breeding test (Gekort bis EzA/LBST).